Help reform capacity and decision-making laws
As my father-in-law aged, and when he developed dementia, my husband became his primary caregiver and power of attorney. I’m a lawyer who has devoted a significant part of her career to research and public policy work on issues related to disability, aging and caregiving. There’s no doubt that my professional background was useful as my family tried to understand what everyone’s rights and responsibilities were at each step of the way, find the necessary services and resources, be good…
