Dear Oakley,My husband will soon be retiring and is curious about Social Security and Medicare and how the two programs work together. Can you help explain this to him? Thanks for your help! Tu Gether --- Dear Tu, Social … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How is it Possible for People with Alzheimer’s to Remember Their Past So Well?
October 30, 2020 by
Dear Magic, My grandpa, Steve, is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Recently a friend that he grew up with came to visit. They told stories and shared memories of when my grandpa was a teenager. He remembered some of them … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What New Technology Can Help My Mother Age-in-Place Safely?
October 9, 2020 by
Dear Magic,In the past, you’ve published lots of articles on aging-in-place technology. My mother is aging-in-place and I worry about her, since we try not to visit her due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Are there any new … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Does COVID-19 Have Any Connection to Parkinson’s Disease?
September 25, 2020 by
Dear Hayek,My uncle, Ronnie, died of complications from Parkinson’s Disease last year. He suffered for a long time with deteriorating mobility, speech issues, and inability to swallow. Eventually, he was diagnosed with … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Social Security Strategies for Solo Agers
September 18, 2020 by
Dear Angel, I am 61 and considering whether to take my Social Security benefits next year or to wait. I am single and don’t have any children. Do you have any tips for someone in my situation? Thanks for your help! Earl … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Can You Inherit Debt from your Parents?
September 4, 2020 by
Dear Oakley,My mother recently told me that she charges everything and has lots of credit card debt and other debt. I’m an only child and she is widowed. If something happens to her, would I inherit her debt? Also, she lives … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Became a Caregiver
August 28, 2020 by
Dear Hayek,My mother, who has dementia, is moving in with me. Is there anything I should know before I embark upon this new role? Thanks for your help!Thanks! Juana Knowe —- Dear Juana,It is very kind of you to care … [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 PageCritter Corner: Protecting Our Daughter’s Inheritance If She Gets Divorced
July 31, 2020 by
Dear Magic,Our daughter got married a couple years ago, but she doesn’t seem happy. Her husband goes out a lot, drinks too much, and gambles regularly. He also spends nearly every dollar he brings in. We have a sizable … [Read more...]
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