Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can the Presence of Belly Fat Predict the Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease?
As our knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease grows, medical researchers have tried to find more ways to predict the onset of Alzheimer’s in patients. Alzheimer’s is a condition that slowly erodes the brain’s function leading to memory loss, mood disturbances, and behavior changes. Recent research indicates that a physical precursor of the disease might manifest… Read More »
Can Learning a Second Language Help Slow the Progression of Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline and damaged cognitive abilities. Biologically, it can be seen through the buildup of harmful proteins and brain atrophy. However, a recent study published in the journal Bilingualism: Language and Cognition revealed a factor that may inhibit the decline brought about by Alzheimer’s disease and… Read More »
Study: Older Adults in Poor Physical and Mental Health are More Apt to Feel Lonely
JAMA Network Open recently published a study indicating that there were high rates of loneliness and social isolation among older adults, especially those who reported that they had poor physical and mental health. Adults between the ages of 50 and 80 often report social isolation and loneliness. In 2018, 33.9% of the survey’s respondents… Read More »
Five Advantages of Establishing a Living Trust in Virginia Beach
Living trusts are an estate planning tool that provide several advantages over wills. In this article, the Law Office of Angela N. Manz will discuss the top five advantages of living trusts and how they work to protect your assets and safeguard your legacy. #1. Avoiding probate When you die with a will, your… Read More »
Year-End Estate Planning: Your Guide to 2025
Now that 2024 is over and a new year has begun, it’s the perfect time to take a look at your current estate plan to ensure everything is in order. The end of the year is an ideal time to prioritize your estate planning. In this article, the Law Office of Angela N. Manz… Read More »
What Legal Steps Should I Take Before a Major Surgery?
Here at the Law Office of Angela N. Manz, we help older Virginia Beach residents prepare their estates for possible long-term care needs or even death. Before you go in for a major procedure, you should have your affairs in order in case the worst happens. You don’t want to find yourself in a… Read More »
Cholesterol Shifts May Indicate Cognitive Decline or Dementia
According to preliminary data to be presented at an American Heart Association meeting in late November, significant year-to-year fluctuations in cholesterol levels without changes in medication may indicate that older adults have a higher risk of cognitive decline or dementia. This could be crucial to diagnosing cognitive decline and dementia early. “Older people with… Read More »
Protecting Your Assets from Nursing Homes with Irrevocable Living Trusts
The out-of-pocket costs of nursing homes can quickly deplete your savings. While Medicaid can cover the costs of some or all of your nursing home expenses, the federal program is restricted to those of very limited financial means. In other words, there’s a good chance you have too much money to qualify for Medicaid…. Read More »
New Study Discusses Molecular Mechanism in Alzheimer’s Disease
The Institute of Neurosciences at the University of Barcelona has conducted a new study that has led to the discovery of a new molecular mechanism that affects RNA processing and alters the process of protein synthesis in the brains of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. The study was conducted using post-mortem samples of patients… Read More »
Study Reveals that Alzheimer’s Disease Harms the Brain in Two Phases
A recent study indicates that Alzheimer’s disease injures the brain in two distinct phases. An analysis of genetic activity of brain cells in individuals who have died with Alzheimer’s disease revealed the condition progresses in two stages; a slow increase in inflammation, followed by a more rapid degeneration. According to the study, the first… Read More »