All of us can be lulled into believing we’ve got plenty of time, until something unexpected happens. Whether it’s a car accident, a heart attack, a fire, or a stroke, those who procrastinated and didn’t plan in advance often kick … [Read more...]
Print This PageLaser Shoes, Magic Carpets, & More: Technology to Combat Falls
April 29, 2016 by
Q. My parents are snowbirds. Every spring, I pick them up at the Lorton Auto Train and drop them off at their home, and in November, they go back to Florida for the winter. My father has had Parkinson’s for almost 20 years now, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Home Modifications for Fall Prevention
April 29, 2016 by
Dear Angel,We just found out that my father will be moving in with us. He is in his 70’s, has Parkinson’s, arthritis, and is in a wheelchair a lot of the time. We don’t have much money to renovate, but we want to make sure … [Read more...]
Print This PageMilitary Caregivers: Challenges and Strategies
April 22, 2016 by
Q. My father, Steve, is a retired Marine who is recently widowed. My mother used to provide care for him full-time until she passed away suddenly. My brothers and sister live far away, and my father needs assistance now. He has … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Most Important Awareness Day of the Year (and only 20- 30% realize it!)
April 19, 2016 by
Anne is 71 years old, and her health is rapidly declining. When her time comes, she is confident that she wants to donate her organs to help someone else live a longer and healthier life. She also wants to be buried next to her … [Read more...]
Print This PageApril 29 Marks the End of a Major Social Security Loophole
April 15, 2016 by
Q. I remember reading an article that you published last fall about The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, where you mentioned that the end of file-and-suspend would be happening in six months. I am concerned about the impending … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Can My Sister Retire on Social Security Alone?
April 15, 2016 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun,My sister seems to think that she can live on Social Security alone. Do you think that is possible, and if so, do you have any tips I can share with her?Thanks,Nada Nuffmunney---Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs it Dementia or Adult ADHD?
April 5, 2016 by
Ginny is a 58-year-old widow who struggles each day with where she puts her keys, her cell phone, her purse, and even sometimes her coffee cup after she fills it with coffee. She often has trouble following conversations, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageNow You Can Clone Grandma — April Fool’s Joke . . . or Not?
April 1, 2016 by
Q. I am very close with my 100-year-old grandmother, Emily. She is a remarkable, accomplished woman who went to college (which was rare in her time) and became a successful brain surgeon. She is also a very talented artist. I … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Can a $6,000 Stuffed Seal Replace Caregivers?
April 1, 2016 by
Dear Baxter,I heard from my cousin, who told me that his mother recently leased a $6,000 stuffed seal to assist with stress relief, relaxation, and motivation. Supposedly when it came out, production of it was stalled at … [Read more...]
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