Dear Raider, My mom has Parkinson’s disease. We live a half hour away and try to see her as much as we can. I think having a pet will help her to stay active and feel loved. We always had miniature poodles growing up. Do you … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Do Marriage and Children Reduce Your Risk of Dementia?
Dear Raider, I heard somewhere that marriage and children can help lower your risk of dementia. I hope this is true. I’ve been married to my husband for 50 years this year, and we have children, grandchildren, and even a … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Making your Own Luck this St. Patrick’s Day!
Dear Hayek,Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I’m feeling very lucky this year. I met the love of my life and I feel like the third time is the charm. We are getting married and blending our families. I do believe in luck, but I also … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Are You Celebrating Life This January?
Dear Raider,As we embark on the first few weeks of the New Year, I decided that 2023 will be my year to make a change and add more positivity and gratitude to my life. I heard that January was Celebration of Life Month. What … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Are Your Retirement Savings Are on Track?
Dear Oakley,My husband and I are hoping to retire in the next five years, but we’re not sure if our retirement savings are on track. Are there any useful benchmarks we can take a look at to give us a sense of how we are doing? … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Making the Holidays Comfortable for Loved Ones with Disabilities
Dear Oakley,My teenager with ASD and my child with Down Syndrome will be experiencing the holidays with our extended family — cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. We are expecting 25 people this year, for the first time … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: A Urine Test for Alzheimer’s?
Dear Angel,I heard somewhere that there is a urine test for Alzheimer’s that is being tested? What do you know about this?Thanks for your help!Pete Tesst---Dear Pete,It’s true. There is a urine test being … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: It’s International Fraud Awareness Week— Things to Know!
Dear Oakley,Senior fraud seems to be on the rise. I have had several friends who have been affected by it, unfortunately. I understand that it is International Fraud Awareness Week. What are some common types of fraud I should … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Does Medicare Advantage Compare to Traditional Medicare?
Dear Oakley,It is Medicare Open Enrollment season, and I’m deciding whether I need a Medicare Advantage plan or if I want to stick with Traditional Medicare. Do you have any research you can share on the subject to help me … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: New Research Shows How Having Pets Helps Promote Healthy Aging and Prevent Cognitive Decline
Dear Angel,I’ve been living alone for the past five years and I’m thinking of getting a pet to keep me company. I’ve heard about benefits of having a pet, but didn’t realize that there were cognitive benefits as well. What are … [Read more...]
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