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Imagine getting that awful phone call from a hospital saying your loved one is in the ER following a car accident or some other type of traumatic event. You rush to the hospital only to find your loved one is on life support and you are asked the question, do you want them to stay on life support or not?…
The law of assault in Minnesota is very complex, and contains many provisions which can enhance the degree of seriousness of a given offense based on factors outside of what happens in a particular case or encounter. It is important to recognize that any assault charge can be serious, and you should always consult with an attorney about your case…
The lakes region of northern Minnesota is a beautiful area both in which to live permanently and also to own a second home. Thousands of permanent residents and vacation home owners alike own property in Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clay, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, Otter Tail and Wadena Counties. We all strive to live in harmony with our neighbors. However, a source…
According to a New York Times article written by Jane E. Brody, “Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among older people. Every 19 minutes in this country, an older person dies from a fall.” In our part of the country we spend many months dealing with ice and snow. That alone is causing more slips and…
There’s a growing number of retirees and elderly in the Park Rapids area, and with that, a need for services. Along with providing legal services, Thomason, Swanson & Zahn of Park Rapids now offers something new in geriatric care management. Geriatric care management includes an initial assessment by Geriatric Care Manager Laurel Hed, a licensed social worker. From there she…
So many times in our lives we experience many forms of loss which then can often become some form of grief: moving away from home, children growing up and leaving home, loss of a job, loss of friendships, the death of a loved one, loss of what was and never will be again All of these losses cause grief and…
Jolene Brackey tells a story that helps us learn some ways to better approach a person living with Dementia. The book, “Creating Moments of Joy “is a story reminding us to be more like the sun: “There was a sun and a cloud in the sky, and they were fighting over who was the most powerful and the strongest. There…
According to an article from the National Care Planning Council, April 2, 2019, “Dehydration, failure to consume adequate fluids to replace those that are lost, is a major problem for the elderly. About 10 percent of all hospitalizations are directly attributable to dehydration. Seniors are particularly susceptible to becoming dehydrated. It can even result in death if severe enough.” As…
According to a Geriatric Care Manager, there are certain things to be aware of when going home to visit Mom and Dad. Are the proper medications being taken from the medication dispenser? Are there grab bars in the bathroom by the stool and in the shower. Are the smoke alarms functioning properly? Are there throw rugs out and potentially a…
Johnathan Vespa from the United States Census Bureau reports that; “older adults are projected to outnumber kids for the first time in United States history.” The article goes on to say the middle-aged out number children, but the country will reach a new milestone in 2035. People age 65 and over are expected to number 78.0 million, while children under…
