Q. I live in Northern Virginia, 700 miles away from my parents, who are in Florida. My father has Parkinson’s and insists on staying in our family home. His mobility has diminished, and I worry about him falling nearly every day. … [Read more...]
Print This PageSix Myths About Falls
October 3, 2014 by
Q. I recently visited my parents, who are in their 70’s, and have been worried ever since. My father, Sam, fell three times during the two days I was there. Often, my mother, Elaine, has lunch out and quilts with her friends, … [Read more...]
Print This PageFilial Responsibility: Elderly Couple May Be Responsible For Son’s Medical Bills
October 1, 2014 by
Filial responsibility laws obligate adult children to pay for their indigent parents’ food, clothing, shelter and medical needs. When the children fail to do so, nursing homes, hospitals, and other creditors can file lawsuits … [Read more...]
Print This PageSpecial Programs for Special Needs
September 16, 2014 by
Earlier this year, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) announced an alarming statistic regarding the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), stating that is now affects 1 in 68 children (a 30% increase from 1 … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew PBS Documentary — “The Genius of Marian” — Explores How Alzheimer’s Runs in Families
September 9, 2014 by
Pam White and her son, Banker, by Marian Williams Steele.Many people fear that Alzheimer's disease in the family may be passed on to children and grandchildren. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, research has shown that … [Read more...]
Print This PageSandwich Generation: How to Survive Financially
September 4, 2014 by
Q. My husband and I are in our mid 40s and caught between raising our 10 and 14 year old children, working full-time, and caring for my father, who has Parkinson’s. We are particularly concerned about saving for college for our … [Read more...]
Print This Page“Hide” is a Four-Letter Word
August 22, 2014 by
Q. I read in USA Today about an 83-year-old man who hid $1.1 million in offshore accounts to avoid paying taxes. I have also read about others who attempt to hide their assets to qualify for Medicaid, as a way to pay for long-term … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Status of Medicare on it’s 49th Birthday
July 30, 2014 by
Medicare, the federal health insurance program for 53 million people ages 65 and better and those with permanent disabilities, helps to pay for hospital and physician visits, prescription drugs, and other services. Last year, … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Alzheimer’s in Your Future?
July 23, 2014 by
An estimated 44 million people live with Alzheimer's disease worldwide, and the global economic costs total $604 billion, according to Alzheimer’s Disease International. It is estimated that by 2050, the number of people living … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Being Cynical Cause Dementia?
June 12, 2014 by
Q. I am in my mid 60’s and I admit that I am generally quite negative-thinking and cynical. I have constant nagging back pain even though the doctors say there’s nothing wrong with my back. My grandchildren live 1,000 miles away … [Read more...]
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