Alzheimer`s Disease/money

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Expert: - 8/1/2008


Question
hi my mother-laws money, What do we about all of her bank accounts etc. now she has dementia, and the bills need
paying

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Hi Sandra,

My apologies in the tardiness of my response.  I had thought i sent you a reply and it appears it did not "go through" with the website.

My suggestion would be to contact a local attorney to start a process for Power of Attorney to be able to access your mother-in-laws accounts.

Typically, this also involves her primary care physician if she is needing a "formal" diagnoses of dementia.

Best Regards,

Michalene Peticca, MA

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Michalene Peticca

Expertise

I'd be happy to help with any questions about Alzheimer's or Dementia diseases. I can also help with Medicare, Long term care & other insurance questions.

Experience

I have my Masters degree in Geriatrics and am credentialed through the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Pennstate Milton Hershey hospital and the American Geriatrics Society. I've been in healthcare for over 20 years and worked directly with Alzheimer's and Dementia individuals for most of that time. I am also a licensed insurance agent in PA and MD. Currently i train healthcare professionals to care for Alzheimer and Dementia individuals and i have been a care manager for guardianship services in PA

Organizations
American Geriatrics Society

Education/Credentials
Masters degree in Geriatrics Licensed insurance agent in PA & MD.

Past/Present Clients
PHI Homes in Pennsylvania York, Dauphin & Adams County Area on Aging The Jewish Home of Harrisburg

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