TORRANCE TRIBUNE June 11, 2015 Page 3 Legal Aid for Elders Early Planning Before Alzheimer’s Strikes By R. Christine Brown, southbayelderlaw.com Medical research confirms one of the first things people have trouble with in the very early stages of dementia is managing personal finances. This means people can make very expensive financial mistakes, often before anyone notices there is a problem. I have seen this happen, and it is heartbreaking. You never know what the future holds, so early planning for late-in-life health issues is essential. For instance, you may notice that a loved one seems more disorganized than usual. Bills may pile up. The loved one may have difficulty remembering names and fumble for the right words. See a doctor if there are concerns. Alzheimer’s and most forms of dementia are progressive. This means it will get worse over a few years. Even before a diagnosis, it is important for people to discuss with their families how they would like to be helped. This includes who will be the primary caregiver and who will help with finances. According to a recent USA TODAY article titled “Financial Planning for Dementia,” a person with dementia often feels insecure that he or she will lose control and everyone else will tell him what to do, but conversations can help a person feel more independent and help families avoid misunderstandings. Everyone should have a will, power of attorney and medical directive, and some find it helpful to have revocable living trust. Without these documents, a court may be required to appoint someone. This can be expensive, frustrating, and time-consuming. In the course of the disease, a person may need help with a few acts of daily living and may have trouble communicating. At this point, someone else should take care of all financial matters, and it might be time to look at assisted living as the next step. Healthcare costs for dementia patients can be substantial. It is very important to provide for the financial security of a healthy spouse. That is why it is a good idea to speak to an elder law attorney—he or she may be able to help a family protect some (or even most) assets and income for the healthy spouse. You should also consider the financial challenges associated with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, which can be substantial. Also, the choices for care can be overwhelming. An elder law attorney is a helpful resource to help you and your families manage costs and find the right care for your parent or relative. Please visit our website for information on elder law and estate planning issues, and sign up for our free monthly e-newsletter. The archive on our website contains numerous blog posts on these legal areas as well. You can also “friend” us on Facebook (R Christine Brown) to receive periodic posts on elder law issues. • Police Reports Community Briefs Counseling4Kids Holds Soccer Outreach Event In honor of National Foster Care Awareness Month of May, Counseling4Kids (C4K) held its first Annual Sports4Kids outreach event at LA Galaxy Soccer Center in Torrance on May, 30 Saturday. Counseling4Kids’ children clients in foster care and their caregivers participated in soccer, basketball, and dodgeball activities with assigned coaches. They also enjoyed pizza and drinks after the event, as well as various gifts donated by the community which were distributed to children by volunteers. In order to show their support for foster youth in need, LA Galaxy sent their Star Squad team and mascot Cozmo who played with the kids. For more information visit: www.counseling4kids.org You are invited! DESTINATION: ART ARTWALK AND RECEPTION Saturday, June 27, 2015 | 6-9 p.m. THE ARTWALK INCLUDES DESTINATION: ART ASSOCIATE ARTISTS SHOWCASE RECEPTION Come see this diverse group of artists in their annual exhibition. Live music, appetizers and wine. 1815 W. 213th St., #135, Torrance DESTINATION: ART GALLERY & STUDIO ARTISTS With a live band on the Plaza by Buffalo Fire Department, 1261 Cabrillo Ave., Torrance THE NEW APC FINE ARTS GALLERY RE-OPENING Come see the re-designed space and new artwork by Ron Libbrecht and company. 1621 Cabrillo Ave., Torrance FOR MORE INFORMATION | (310) 742-3192 WWW.DESTINATION-ART.NET LA Galaxy Star Squad cheerleaders with Leilani Kimmel Dagastino from Torrance Commission on Aging. Photo by Todd Quan. LA Galaxy team mascot Cozmo playing with C4K kids. Photo by Todd Quan. Theft 5/31/2015 8:00:00 AM 21700 BLOCK WESTERN AVE Suspect(s) takes property from exterior of business/ lock key box Theft 5/30/2015 4:36:34 PM 21500 BLOCK WESTERN AVE Suspect(s) takes property from charger on counter/ cell phone Auto Theft 5/30/2015 10:49 AM 22000 BLOCK ANZA AVE Stolen vehicle: ‘04 Ford van Theft 5/30/2015 3:30:00 AM 3700 BLOCK TORRANCE BLVD Suspect(s) takes property from premises without permission while there with permission Burglary-Auto 5/30/2015 7:45:00 AM 3800 BLOCK BLUFF ST Suspect(s) enters vehicle by unknown means and takes property/ registration, insurance Vandalism 5/29/2015 9:15 PM 3500 BLOCK CARSON ST Suspect(s) pushes glass barrier at fast food restaurant counter, causing it to break Theft 6/1/2015 7:00:00 AM 4700 BLOCK DEELANE ST Suspect(s) takes victim’s vehicle’s catalytic converter Battery-Simple 5/29/2015 5:35:00 PM 24200 BLOCK OCEAN AVE Suspect pushes victim in the chest and cuts his vehicle’s tires Battery-Simple 5/29/2015 4:26:01 PM 4000 BLOCK 179TH ST Suspect grabs victim’s arm, pushes her against a mailbox and slaps her Theft 5/30/2015 12:00:00 PM 17100 BLOCK FALDA AVE Suspect(s) takes victim’s vehicle’s catalytic converter Theft 5/29/2015 4:30:00 PM 24000 BLOCK HAWTHORNE BLVD Suspect(s) uses victim’s debit card left in ATM Theft 5/30/2015 12:00:00 PM 4100 BLOCK TORRANCE BLVD Suspect(s) takes property from victim’s hospital room/purse Theft 5/30/2015 7:25:00 AM 4100 BLOCK PACIFIC COAST HWY Suspect(s) cuts lock and takes property from rack/ bicycle Auto Theft 5/29/2015 12:30:00 PM 23000 BLOCK NADINE CIR Stolen vehicle: ‘06 Honda CRV Burglary-Residential 5/29/2015 5:20:00 PM 4900 BLOCK HALISON ST Suspect(s) smashes window for entry, ransacks and takes property/ autographed baseball See Police Reports, page 10 Sears Home Appliance Showroom in Hawthorne to hold its One Day Only Family and Friends Sale Sears, America’s leading retailer of home appliances, is proud to present its Family and Friends Sale to local residents. This one day only event will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2015, from 9am to 9pm at Sears Home Appliance Showroom located at 2851 W. 120th St., Hawthorne, 90250. Sears boasts more top brands of home appliances than any other retailer, with a 100+ year history of serving customers. The Friends and Family sale is a one day only event exclusive to the Sears Home Appliance Showroom, offering discounts not found anywhere else, including regular Sears locations. Join us on Sunday, June 14 to enjoy exclusive savings, a play area for your children, flexible financing, our price match guarantee, as well as complimentary cookies, juice, and water. For more information Sears Home Appliance Showroom, 2851 W. 120th St, Hawthorne, 90250, 323.777.2975. Se habla Espanol. •
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