Dear Hayek,My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's a few years ago. I know that loss of mobility is one of the unfortunate symptoms of the debilitating disease, which often results in falls. Do you have any tips and … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Making Your Legacy Letter Meaningful
June 28, 2019 by
Dear Magic,I hope to pass down my values and beliefs to future generations as part of my Estate Planning documents. I heard about a Legacy Letter as a way to do so. I want to be prepared before I embark on my planning and I … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What is a POLST Form and Does it Replace an Advance Directive?
June 21, 2019 by
Dear Hayek,When reading about Advance Medical Directives, I saw something about a POLST form. What exactly is that, and if we have one, do we need an Advance Directive also?Thanks! Paul Stuh--- Dear Paul,A POLST … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: New Virginia Law Helps Seniors Who are Victims of Financial Exploitation
June 14, 2019 by
Dear Magic,I have heard about many instances of financial exploitation of aged or incapacitated adults, including my uncle who suffers from mild cognitive impairment and doesn’t always make the best financial decisions. Are … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Much Should an Agent Under a Power of Attorney Be Paid?
June 7, 2019 by
Dear Ernie and Jannette,Both my parents signed Power of Attorney documents naming my sister as their financial agent. They now both have dementia and live in an assisted living facility. My sister wants to pay herself to do … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What Can Go Wrong if You Handwrite Your Own Will?
May 31, 2019 by
Dear Angel,My husband insists on us writing our own Wills. He said that handwritten Wills are legal in Virginia and that we don’t need help from an attorney. Is this correct, and if so, can you tell me some of the things that … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Choosing a Guardian for Our Children
May 24, 2019 by
Dear Hayek,We have young children and are considering doing a Child Protection Plan for each of them. We know we need to name guardians for our children, should we die or become incapacitated. The problem is that I cannot … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How to Make a Smart Phone Easier to Read for a Senior
May 17, 2019 by
Dear Bebe, I recently bought my mother a smart phone for her birthday. I figured it would be a great way for her to communicate with the grandchildren, and to have in case of an emergency. There are also some great … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Do Caregivers Have a Higher Life-Expectancy?
May 10, 2019 by
Dear Magic,I read somewhere that caregivers have a higher life-expectancy than non-caregivers. With all of the stress that goes into caregiving, how can this be true?Thanks for your help!Liv Longer ---Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Dispelling Myths About Medicaid
May 3, 2019 by
Dear Angel,I have heard several things about Medicaid, and I wanted to see if they are true. One thing that I've been told is that Medicare will cover my health care costs, including long-term care. Another is that you need to … [Read more...]
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