Last October, the President signed HR 2167 – “The Reverse Mortgage Stabilization Act of 2013”. As a result, changes have been made to make it harder to qualify for a reverse mortgage.To be eligible for a reverse mortgage you … [Read more...]
Print This PageA Successful Easter Dinner for Someone with Alzheimer’s
April 17, 2014 by
Q. This year, Grandma Pearl will be joining us for Easter dinner. She has Alzheimer’s and her caregiver will be joining us, as well. We are concerned that the dinner could present challenges for her, since she is on a regimented … [Read more...]
Print This PageTax Day: Seven Unusual Deductions
April 15, 2014 by
If you are one of those people who waited until the very last minute to complete and send in your taxes, you want to make sure you take all of the deductions you’re entitled to. Last month, I wrote a blog post with some often … [Read more...]
Print This PageAre IRAs Considered Countable Assets for Medicaid?
April 10, 2014 by
Q. My next door neighbor is a retired financial planner. We walk every morning to stay in shape and maintain good health. This morning, I brought up the topic of whether my father’s IRA would be countable if he applies for … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Support for Caregivers of Veterans
April 3, 2014 by
Q. My sister, Peggy, recently became a full-time caregiver for our 72-year old father, Joe. Since he served during the Vietnam War, he has had flashbacks that still affect him and keep him up at night. He suffered at least one … [Read more...]
Print This PageTax Scam Alert
April 2, 2014 by
Over the past several weeks, hundreds of Fairfax County residents have received phone calls from scammers who tell them “Your driver’s license has been suspended. You will be arrested. You will be deported. We are on our way to … [Read more...]
Print This PageMind Reading 101
April 1, 2014 by
John’s mother, Elizabeth, was always close with John’s 10-year old daughter, Anna. Before she Elizabeth diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she lived in John’s home and watched Anna for years while John was at work. As Elizabeth’s disease … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Village People (Don’t Worry – It’s Not the Disco Dudes)
March 27, 2014 by
Mt. Vernon at Home Village Residents Playing PoolQ. I grew up in Northern Virginia and raised three children here. Now, they’re spread out across the world – one in Florida, one in Oregon, and one in Texas. All three children … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat if You Had a Do-Over?
March 21, 2014 by
Q. My mother, Sheila, and my father, Tim, always lived in the moment and steered clear of discussions about getting older, retirement, and planning for the future. They lived in a rural part of Virginia and were convinced that … [Read more...]
Print This PageEveryone is at Risk for Alzheimer’s
March 19, 2014 by
Did you know that every 67 seconds someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s and that more than 5 million Americans are currently living with the disease? The “2014 Alzheimer’s Facts and Figures” report, released recently by the … [Read more...]
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