Q. My husband and I have been working for nearly 35 years each and are due to retire in the next few years, but things seem uncertain for everyone now. My understanding is that the pandemic has added new challenges to the … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Nursing Homes are Planning for a Third Surge of COVID-19
November 3, 2020 by
When it comes to COVID-19, the news from around the country isn’t encouraging. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN, said he is concerned that the United States is facing “exponential growth” of … [Read more...]
Print This PageBoo! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2020 (A Very Scary Year!)
October 27, 2020 by
2020 has been a scary year! Since we’re so close to Halloween, it’s a perfect time to catch up on some of the scariest elder law, estate planning, and special needs planning articles until now. Exposing everything from dementia at … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Virginia, Maryland, and DC are Using Strike Teams to Combat COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
September 1, 2020 by
As of August 31, 2020, there are over 6 million cases of COVID-19 in the US and 183,000 people have died. There are many horrific tragedies that have occurred over the past six months, but one of the worst is how coronavirus … [Read more...]
Print This PageMore Caregivers are Experiencing Increased Burnout During Coronavirus Pandemic
August 28, 2020 by
Q. I have been the primary caregiver for my father with dementia for three years now. It was stressful before, but now even more so because of the pandemic.My new emotions deal with fear and anxiety over the virus and guilt … [Read more...]
Print This PageChoosing a Nursing Home for a Loved One During the Coronavirus Pandemic
August 14, 2020 by
Q. My mother has dementia and seems to be declining rapidly. Her needs are becoming more than my father and I, and a nurse’s aide, can handle at home. We’ve decided the time has come to consider nursing home care. All of the news … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Virginia’s Nursing Homes Prepare for New Testing Requirement
August 14, 2020 by
Dear Angel,My father is in a nursing home in Spotsylvania County. I am concerned about his safety during the coronavirus pandemic. One concern is staff coming to work sick or asymptomatic, which happened in a nursing home … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Extra Financial Assistance for Caregivers at This Time
August 7, 2020 by
Dear Oakley,I am a caregiver for my aunt who has dementia, and who is also a veteran. I used to work part-time in addition to caregiving, but lost my job during the COVID-19 pandemic. Do you know of any extra financial … [Read more...]
Print This PageNow May Be a Good Time to withdraw $100K from Your Retirement Accounts, Penalty-Free!
August 7, 2020 by
Q. My wife, Patty, and I are in our late 50’s and have been hit hard by COVID-19. Luckily, neither of us got the virus, but financially, we have been struggling. I got furloughed from my job and Patty teaches yoga, and the yoga … [Read more...]
Print This PageVirginia Allocates $246 million to Help Long-term Care Facilities After COVID-19 Pandemic
June 30, 2020 by
At a retirement community in Springfield, the last scheduled event that Lea (88) attended was a Valentine’s Day dance in February. Since then, there have been no more potluck dinners, card games, special outings, or other social … [Read more...]
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