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 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 PageCritter Corner: How Docubank is Protecting Our Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 3, 2020 by
Dear Magic,I read Mr. Farr's recent article about the importance of estate planning and incapacity planning during the Coronavirus pandemic. I’m convinced that it’s certainly wise to do my planning now. One thing I’m concerned … [Read more...]
Print This PageSome Uplifting Nursing Home Stories Amid Coronavirus
March 27, 2020 by
Dear Hayek,My grandmother is in a nursing home and I am worried about her. I write her letters and talk with her via phone and FaceTime, but I can tell she is still lonely. Are there any uplifting stories you can share about … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Steer Clear of these Coronavirus Scams
March 20, 2020 by
Dear Angel,My mom is home alone during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. She gets lots of calls that seem suspect. For instance, someone called her trying to sell her face masks and someone else called asking for donations, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: New VA Training Effort Launched for Providers and Caregivers of Veterans
March 13, 2020 by
Dear Ernie and Jannette,I am a caregiver for my husband, an army veteran named Steve. He gets regular treatment for a mild traumatic brain injury and for persistent migraines. He has countless appointments through our local … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How to Assess if Your Senior Loved One Is Being Well Cared for in Assisted Living
February 28, 2020 by
Dear Oakley,My mother has been in assisted living for a few months. I don’t hear much about how she is doing and due to my hectic work schedule, I don’t visit as much as I would like. I am planning on going with the family … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Medicare Care Planning Benefit for People with Alzheimer’s
February 21, 2020 by
Dear Magic,My mother, Ingrid, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. We know that there is no cure and that it only gets worse as time progresses. We’d like to plan in advance to make sure she gets the support services and … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Should a Loved One with a Dementia Diagnosis Have a Pet?
February 14, 2020 by
Dear Hayek,My grandmother Ruth has a small black mixed-breed pup named Angus. She is very fond of Angus and takes him everywhere. Ruth was diagnosed with dementia a couple of years ago. She still takes good care of Angus, but … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Wearables Contribute to the Well Being of Older Adults
January 31, 2020 by
Dear Rune,I have read in many places the benefits of exercise, including staving off dementia and living longer. I decided to dust off my sneakers and get back out there. My son and his wife both have Apple watches and my … [Read more...]
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