Jim McNutt/Observer-Reporter ¬ Johnna takes a moment to be alone with her mother before leaving for the day. ¬ Virginia Lama Pro has been a resident of the Washington County Health Center Alzheimer's unit for several years. Her daughter, Johnna Pro visits several times a a week even though her mother doesn't recognize her.

Jim McNutt/Observer-Reporter ¬ Virginia loves her ensure her daughter feeds her during lunch. ¬ Virginia Lama Pro has been a resident of the Washington County Health Center Alzheimer's unit for several years. Her daughter, Johnna Pro visits several times a a week even though her mother doesn't recognize her.

Scott Beveridge/Observer-Reporter ¬ Partners David Posner, left, Lynn DeHaven and Mary Lyn Drewitz say preparation is the key to minimizing legal impacts related to Alzheimer's care.

Jim McNutt/Observer-Reporter ¬ Johnna files her mother's nails. ¬ Virginia Lama Pro has been a resident of the Washington County Health Center Alzheimer's unit for several years. Her daughter, Johnna Pro visits several times a a week even though her mother doesn't recognize her.

Jim McNutt/Observer-Reporter ¬ Dr. Heidi Weinhold in her office located in Peters Township on Friday, April 18, 2014.

Jim McNutt/Observer-Reporter ¬ Jonna walks her mother around the common area after lunch. ¬ Virginia Lama Pro has been a resident of the Washington County Health Center Alzheimer's unit for several years. Her daughter, Johnna Pro visits several times a a week even though her mother doesn't recognize her.

Jim McNutt/Observer-Reporter ¬ In her room napping. ¬ Virginia Lama Pro has been a resident of the Washington County Health Center Alzheimer's unit for several years. Her daughter, Johnna Pro visits several times a a week even though her mother doesn't recognize her.

Jim McNutt/Observer-Reporter ¬ Dr. Andrea Synowiec, looks at a section of the brain while at Outpatient Care Center in Peters Township Tuesday, April 22, 2014.

Jim McNutt/Observer-Reporter ¬ ¬ Virginia Lama Pro has been a resident of the Washington County Health Center Alzheimer's unit for several years. Her daughter, Johnna Pro visits several times a a week even though her mother doesn't recognize her. Johnna works with her mother's hands to keep them from curling.

Jim McNutt/Observer-Reporter ¬ Katie Fehl, Anna's granddaughter, gives Anna one of her many pills before lunch.

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Jim McNutt/Observer-Reporter ¬ Johnna stands in the doorway just before leaving her mother as she naps in her room. ¬ Virginia Lama Pro has been a resident of the Washington County Health Center Alzheimer's unit for several years. Her daughter, Johnna Pro visits several times a a week even though her mother doesn't recognize her.

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Suzanne Weessies of the Alzheimer's Association advises consumers to prepare for possible legal and financial ramifications related to patient care.

Jim McNutt/Observer-Reporter ¬ Johanna stays for a moment with her mother, Virginia, before leaving as she naps. ¬ Virginia Lama Pro has been a resident of the Washington County Health Center Alzheimer's unit for several years. Her daughter, Johnna Pro visits several times a a week even though her mother doesn't recognize her.