Legal Expertise Meets Compassionate Dementia Care

Care For Your Loved One.
Clarity For You.

Dementia impacts entire families, not just your loved one, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. Our partnership with Marcia Futterman Brodie, a Certified Independent Trainer in Positive Approach to Care™, is specifically designed for families navigating dementia. It blends our decades of elder law expertise with Marcia’s certified caregiving strategies to offer families legal clarity and compassion and a personalized, step-by-step approach to dementia care.

Meet the Experts

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Marcia Futterman Brodie

Certified Independent Trainer

Marcia is a Certified Independent Trainer in Positive Approach to Care™ (PAC), a globally recognized dementia care philosophy. With over a decade of experience, she brings unmatched compassion and insight to families navigating dementia—from early diagnosis to advanced care. Marcia is known for helping families answer the question: “What do we do next?”

Marcia also teaches families how to “meet their loved one where they are,” offering tools to pivot, redirect and communicate more effectively as relationships evolve. Her compassionate, practical approach helps caregivers adjust to new dynamics and create smoother, more meaningful interactions.

Emily A. Martin

Elder Law Attorney, Shareholder

Emily is a Shareholder at Hook Law focused on elder law, estate planning and long-term care. As both an attorney and a daughter, Emily understands the emotional weight of caregiving, and brings both legal expertise and personal empathy to every client conversation. Licensed in both Virginia and North Carolina, Emily is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA).

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We're here for you. Every step of the way.

Workshops

Educational sessions for families, caregivers and professionals help bring clarity and understanding, with topics ranging from early diagnosis to long-term care planning. Workshops are held quarterly in a safe space to learn, ask questions, and connect with others.

One-on-One Consultations

We understand schedules are busy, and we’re proud to offer in-office or in-home family meetings. These joint sessions bring together an attorney and dementia consultant who can help with the tough questions, such as “Is it safe to stay at home?” and “What are our options?”

Resource Navigation

Our partnership offers trusted referrals to care providers, home health, and other support services to open new lines of support and guidance for your family, with printed and digital materials provided to bring that support with you everywhere you go.

Upcoming Events

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The Right Choice For Families

We help families discover a rare and valuable blend of legal clarity and compassionate care, connecting you with a trusted network of care providers across the region to offer seamless, holistic support. Our guidance is grounded, realistic and never generic, offering a personalized, step-by-step approach to help families facing complex decisions for their loved ones.

Take the Next Step with Confidence.

Whether you're just beginning to navigate a dementia diagnosis or facing urgent care decisions, you don’t have to do it alone. Our partnership brings together compassionate care and trusted legal guidance—so your next step is a confident one.