Dear Angel,With the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and the danger it poses to residents, some things need to change now and for the future. What changes are being implemented and/or … [Read more...]
Print This PageHelping Veterans with PTSD During COVID-19
May 22, 2020 by
Q. I’m a new caregiver for my father, Ted. Since I began a few months ago, most of my caregiving has been at a distance, due to the coronavirus. Dad has Post-traumatic Stress Disorder from his time in the Vietnam War. What can I … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Resources for Veterans (and others) with PTSD During the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 22, 2020 by
Dear Hayek,My father is a veteran with PTSD who is being cared for at home by my mother. I know the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been easy on them, having to stay at home all time and not being able to see their grandchildren in … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: New Fairfax County Grocery Shopping and Pharmacy Pick-up Service for Older Adults
May 15, 2020 by
Dear Magic,My 85-year-old neighbor, Ruth, goes to the supermarket, but not often. Even with her facemask and rubber gloves, she doesn’t want to risk anything. She is not technologically savvy, so she cannot order online. I’ve … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow the CARES Act Helps Older Adults
May 8, 2020 by
Q. My husband owns a small business and recently the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) established by the CARES Act helped provide his business with funds to pay 10 weeks of payroll costs. This act pretty much saved his … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Helps Feed Seniors in Need
May 8, 2020 by
Dear Angel,I heard about the CARES Act and how it helps seniors, as well as small businesses, and others during the coronavirus pandemic. Are there any other laws to help seniors with nutrition services? They are needed now … [Read more...]
Print This PageIf You Needed a Ventilator, Would You Really Want One?
May 1, 2020 by
Q. My niece, Rebecca, was hospitalized with coronavirus last month and was placed on a ventilator. When her temperature was quite high and her oxygen levels were low and she needed life-saving measures, she didn’t have an advance … [Read more...]
Print This PageWill the Coronavirus Pandemic Affect Social Security?
April 28, 2020 by
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...]
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