Dear Hayek,My mother is a U.S. Navy veteran and we can use some caregiving assistance in her home. Can you tell me a little more about the VA’s Homemaker Home Health Aide Care program? Thanks for your help!Karen … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Can I Get a Free At-Home COVID-19 Test if I’m on Medicare?
January 21, 2022 by
Dear Hayek,My daughter was convinced that she had the omicron variant of COVID-19 last month but couldn’t get a test at any of the local pharmacies because they were sold out everywhere. It turns out she had to wait a few days … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Are Cats a Good Idea for Families with Children Who Have Autism? And Is It Good for the Cat?
January 14, 2022 by
Dear Angel,My son has an Autism Spectrum Disorder, and we are thinking of getting a family pet. I read somewhere that adding a cat to the family might be good for a child with autism. This is making us think of adopting a cat … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: SAGE Test Helps Families Test Senior Cognitive Ability
December 10, 2021 by
Dear Oakley,I heard that there is a test where you can identify early signs of dementia at home. Can you tell me more about it?Thanks for your help!Tess Tatthome---Dear Tess,The SAGE test (Self-Administered … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What Changed With the Social Security Statement?
October 8, 2021 by
Dear Hayek,I heard that the Social Security Benefits Statement has undergone a visual overhaul. What can I expect to see on the newly designed statement? Will the new format be mailed to current and former beneficiaries or … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Long-Term Care Planning Month — Can the Terms “Long-Term Care” and “Nursing Home Care” Be Used Synonymously?
October 1, 2021 by
Dear Oakley,I read somewhere that October is Long-Term Care (LTC) planning month. I heard that 70% of seniors will need long-term care in their lifetimes. I’m a little confused though. Is “long-term care” another way of saying … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: When Dad is a Risk Taker
September 17, 2021 by
Dear Oakley,My dad has Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s dementia (very mild right now) and we care for him in our home. Recently, after a nap, he forgot that he can no longer walk and tried to escape from his bed. He has also tried … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Why Would You Revoke a Revocable Trust?
September 10, 2021 by
Dear Hayek,This question is more for curiosity than anything. I know that revocable living trusts can be revoked. How would someone go about doing so and why would they ever want to?Thanks!Reva Cabull---Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Helping Mamma Get Rid of Stuff
September 3, 2021 by
Dear Oakley,When my mom was doing her estate planning, she realized how much stuff she has that has no monetary value, but lots of sentimental value to her. Upon speaking with her children and grandchildren, she realized that … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Could Canine Life-Extension Research Lead to Breakthroughs for Pets and Humans?
August 6, 2021 by
Dear Hayek,There is a lot of research out there about longevity in humans. Unfortunately, pets don’t live long enough. Is there any research being conducted about longevity and pets? I’d love for my best friend, Kirby the … [Read more...]
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