Dear Ernie and Jannette, I am a recent divorcee who is getting ready to drop my last kid off at college next year, which, in essence, means that I am retired. The thing is, as a lifelong homemaker who raised five children, I never … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Can the Dangerous Consequences of Hearing Loss be Lessened by OTC Hearing Aids?
January 10, 2019 by
Dear Magic, My daughters and I suspect that my wife is experiencing hearing loss, but hearing aids are so expensive. I heard something about legislation that passed making them available over the counter. Is this true, and if so, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Having a Dementia-Friendly Holiday
December 21, 2018 by
Dear Magic,You look so cute in your Christmas tree headband that I thought I would ask you this question. My mom is coming for Christmas and will be at my home for several days. I haven’t seen her for a while, and my brother, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How to Protect Yourself from Medicare Fraud
December 14, 2018 by
Dear Magic,Our neighbor was a victim of Medicare Fraud. I would hate for the same thing to happen to me or a loved one. What should I look out for and how can I protect myself?Pratekt Yorselff --- Dear Pratekt,Even … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: End-of-Life Conversation Resources
December 7, 2018 by
Dear Angel,I was hoping to talk about end-of-life wishes with my parents over the holidays. Do you know of any resources that would be helpful to guide me in starting the conversation?Thanks for your help!Weir … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Should new Virginia residents Update their Out-of-State Estate Planning Documents?
November 29, 2018 by
Dear Ernie and Janette,I recently moved to Northern Virginia from Florida to be near my children and grandchildren. Although I really miss the warmer weather, I adore having family close by. I went to an estate planning … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Taxes in the DMV Area For Retirees
November 16, 2018 by
Dear Bebe,My husband and I live in our family home in Northern Virginia, and are both recently retired. What state exemptions and deductions are available for retirees? Could you also tell me about Maryland and DC, since we … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Resources for Veteran’s with Dementia
November 9, 2018 by
Dear Magic,My mother is a veteran who has dementia and I will be her main caregiver. Do you know of any resources that can help me better understand veterans and dementia and provide tips for me in my new caregiver role? … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What Should I do with my Valuable Collectibles?
November 2, 2018 by
Dear Ernie and Jannette,I have a huge collection of clown dolls that I haven't had appraised, but I know are worth a lot based on Internet research. My adult children don't want them because my grandchildren think they look … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Ted Turner has Lewy Body Dementia. What is it?
October 26, 2018 by
Dear Bebe,I recently read that Ted Turner announced that he has been diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. I’ve never heard of this. Can you tell me something about it and how common it is?Thanks!Louie … [Read more...]
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