Dear Baxter,I read that the Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility (NOTICE) Act passed the US Senate earlier this week. Can you explain what observation care means, and what this new law would … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Why Do Women Get Alzheimer’s More than Men?
July 23, 2015 by
Dear Angel,I read that women get Alzheimer’s more often than men. Do you know of any scientific reasons why this happens?Thanks in advance,Alice Heimersen-Wemmen----Dear Alice,Among people who are 71 and … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow to Transport Cremains
July 10, 2015 by
Dear Angel,My grandmother, who lives in California, indicated in her Advance Medical Directive that when she dies, she wants to be cremated and scattered with my grandfather at their favorite spot in Virginia. Is it possible … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Celebrating July 4th With a Loved One Who Has Dementia
July 3, 2015 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun,Every year, our neighborhood has a big July 4th celebration, with a fireworks display and a picnic. This year, my mother moved into our home and she has dementia. Do you have any recommendations for … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What are some of the free preventative health services provided under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
June 26, 2015 by
Dear Angel,I heard the good news about yesterday's ruling that the ACA is here to stay. Can you tell me about some of the preventative health services I am eligible for under the ACA?Thanks,Anita Call … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: 8 Things You Can Do to Prevent Elder Abuse
June 18, 2015 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun,I heard that elder abuse can include physical, financial, emotional, or psychological abuse, or abandonment and neglect, and am alarmed at how common it is. What are some ways to prevent elder abuse in … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What are a Trustee’s Responsibilities?
June 11, 2015 by
Dear Angel,My mother, Alice, asked me to be the successor trustee for her Revocable Living Trust. Before I accept the responsibility, I want to know more about what it entails. Do you know about the duties of a trustee and can … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Want to lower your risk for Alzheimer’s? Babysit your grandkids!
May 29, 2015 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun,I take care of my 3 year old grandson, Jake, every day, and boy does he keep me moving. I read somewhere that spending time with grandchildren can help stave off Alzheimer's. Have you heard anything … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Services for Family Caregivers of Post 9/11 Veterans
May 22, 2015 by
Dear Baxter,I am a caregiver for my mother, who is a post-9/11 veteran and sustained a traumatic brain injury in the line of duty. Do you know of any benefits for caregivers in my situation?Thanks,Karen … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert: VA to Offer One-Stop Website for Veteran’s Benefits
May 15, 2015 by
Q. My father, Joe, is a Vietnam veteran. He gets frustrated and confused when he tries to navigate all the veteran's benefits websites and figure out what he may be eligible for. Even the VA Website doesn't have everything he … [Read more...]
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