Mike is 58 and hopes to retire from the government in seven years. His wife Diane will be 56 in the spring and plans to retire when Mike does. Similar to most people these days, they are staying at home and have had some time to … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Should I Update My Incapacity Planning Preferences Because of the Coronavirus Pandemic?
April 24, 2020 by
Dear Ernie and Jannette,I have seen friends and family fall ill with coronavirus. Luckily, they all survived. It got me to thinking that I need to review and update my advance directives at this time to make sure what I wanted … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow a 104-year-old Survived Coronavirus
April 21, 2020 by
William "Bill" Lapschies, a 104-year-old World War II veteran, has recovered from coronavirus, making him the oldest survivor of the pandemic in the United States. Two others in their 100’s also survived--one in Italy and one in … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How to Relieve Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 17, 2020 by
Dear Oakley,We’ve been home for a month now and every day is the same. I honestly don’t know what day it is anymore, and I’ve lost that excitement that usually came with Fridays or the anxiety when Monday comes again. It feels … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhy Special Needs Planning Is Even More Important During a Pandemic (Part 4 of a 4-part Series)
April 14, 2020 by
In what was originally a three-part series, I have decided to add one more essential part about special needs planning and why it’s especially important during a pandemic. In part one of this series, I discussed why estate … [Read more...]
Print This PageAre They Moving Coronavirus Patients into Nursing Homes?
April 10, 2020 by
Q. My mother, Phyllis, is in a nursing home in Northern Virginia. I heard that across the country, they are moving coronavirus patients into nursing homes. I understand that my mom is quarantined to her room, but I still think … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Can Coronavirus Affect Pets?
April 10, 2020 by
Dear Angel,I am the proud mom of three dogs, who are getting lots of attention with my husband and I working from home, and with the kids here too. They mostly stay in the house but enjoy long exercise walks around dinner … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhy Retirement Planning Is Even More Important During a Pandemic (Part 3 of a 3-part Series)
April 7, 2020 by
Randy Smythe, 60, took an early retirement last September after a career in e-commerce sales and soon took off to spend a year visiting the national parks while renting out his home. Now, similar to most Americans, he’s stuck at … [Read more...]
Print This PageGroundbreaking Decision Made on Observation Status Appeals
April 3, 2020 by
Q. My mother, Ellen, spent a week in the hospital and ended up having surgery. She was seen by doctors and nurses, given several tests, had the surgery, and then got sent to a nursing home for two weeks of rehabilitation. She is … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhy Long-Term Care Planning is Even More Important During a Pandemic (Part 2 of a 3-part Series)
March 31, 2020 by
Suzanne is a family caregiver for her 75-year-old mother who has dementia and for her two young children. She is most concerned about her mother, who has a weakened immune system, and her infant son, being only 2 months old. With … [Read more...]
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