Dear Ribbit,Welcome to the Critter Corner writing staff!My sister asked me to be her healthcare agent when she completed her Incapacity Planning documents years ago. She recently had a stroke, and I felt ill prepared if my … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Does a Doctor Test for Alzheimer’s Disease?
January 27, 2017 by
Dear Angel,My husband is becoming quite forgetful lately, and wants to get tested for Alzheimer’s Disease since he has a history of it in his family. He is becoming anxious about the testing, because he isn’t sure what’s … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Social Security Ends Annual Mailings
January 20, 2017 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun, I heard that Social Security will no longer be sending statements in the mail? Is that true, and if so, how can we find out about our benefits? Thanks! Nomar Statemenz----Dear Nomar,As … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: New Technology for Seniors Who Are Aging-in-Place
January 13, 2017 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun,My mother insists on staying in her home as long as she can. I live 100 miles away, and can’t be there as often as I would like, and I worry about her safety and security. Is there any new technology out … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet
January 5, 2017 by
Dear Baxter,I am getting older, and so is my dog, Brutus. In his old age, he is overweight and very lazy. What are some resolutions I can make that will help make me a better pet owner, and to make my pet … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Gift and Estate Tax Exclusion Amounts for 2017
December 30, 2016 by
Dear Angel,I noticed you sent out the new key elder law numbers last week, but I did not see anything about gift and estate tax exclusion amounts for 2017. What are the new gift and estate tax exclusion numbers for 2017, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What Are Some Holiday Gifts That My Grandparents Would Enjoy?
December 8, 2016 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun,Every year, I find it hard to find gifts for my grandparents. I used to buy books for them, but their eyesight is declining. Do you have any suggestions you can share?Thanks!Chris … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Can Dogs Get Dementia?
December 1, 2016 by
Dear Baxter,My Shih Tzu, Morty, is getting up there in age. I recently saw him exhibiting some rather odd behaviors. For instance, he spins in circles, performs repetitive behaviors, and often appears completely lost or … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Driver Cessation and the Advance Driving Directive
November 11, 2016 by
Dear Angel,My mother has had Parkinson’s for 5 years and is a little shaky, but her doctor says she can still drive for the time being. Unfortunately, when the time comes for her to give up the car keys, I see it being a very … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Medicaid and Prepaid Funerals
October 28, 2016 by
Dear Angel,We are considering whether to prepay for my husband’s funeral to lock in prices, to relieve the burden of family members during what will surely be a stressful time, and to ensure his personal wishes are carried … [Read more...]
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