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Bob DeMarco

Bob DeMarco

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posted 12/04/2008, comments (2)

Boston Legal goes to Supreme Court over Alzheimer's issue

I am a fan of the show Boston Legal. For years the show has alluded to the mild cognitive impairment of Denny Crane (William Shatner) by referring to it as "mad cow". Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a transition stage between the cognitive decline of normal aging and the more serious problems caused by Alzheimer's disease. The show is going to... Read moreChevron
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posted 02/01/2008, comments (4)

Petitioning for Guardianship

We are often asked for advice about legal issues, in particular why a person would need to petition the court for guardianship of a loved one who has dementia and what to expect during that court process.  A guardianship proceeding is generally brought on by an interested party who desires to make decisions for a person who he or she feels... Read moreChevron
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