Dementia and the Law

Dementia and the Law

From Law You Should Know by 90.3 WHPC

May 13, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

Ken Landau discusses dementia and legal considerations with Lisa Paglia, who shares her experiences and insights on supporting families facing Alzheimer's and dementia.

Ken Landau talks with Lisa Paglia, the author of “Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost: Stories of Hope for Families Facing Alzheimer’s and Dementia.” She had eight loved ones with dementia. She runs a support group at an assisted living facility for family members of people who live in memory care units, and a placement service that helps people find appropriate facilities for their loved ones. She explores how to recognize dementia in others. She also discusses the vital documents to have in place and best practices if someone is exhibiting the early signs of Alzheimer's or dementia.

People in this episode

Host: Ken Landau

Guest: Lisa Paglia

Topics covered

  • dementia
  • Alzheimer's
  • legal documents
  • support groups
  • family care

Keywords

  • dementia
  • Alzheimer's
  • legal advice
  • support groups
  • memory care

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost: Stories of Hope for Families Facing Alzheimer’s and Dementia

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