No matter how old we are, most of us have had the fantasy of winding back the clock on our personal aging process. Whether it's having less wrinkles or grey hair, or even feeling like we did 20 years ago, most of us wish we could … [Read more...]
Print This PageDementia and the Right to Die
January 19, 2018 by
Q. During her last two years of agony, my mother would look at me and her doctors and nurses often and say, "Can't you just give me a little black pill?" It was obvious to all of us what she meant and, of course, all we could say … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Should You Get a DNR Tattoo?
January 19, 2018 by
Dear Ribbit,I read something about people in Florida getting tattoos that tell doctors that they do not want to be resuscitated. Is this something more people should consider? If someone doesn't have a tattoo, how do medical … [Read more...]
Print This PageLong-Distance Caregivers: Making the Most of Your Role
January 17, 2018 by
Kate is concerned about her mother, a recent widow who lives alone in Kate’s childhood home in Fairfax County. Although Kate lives in Massachusetts, she grew up in Northern Virginia and it’s where her mother feels most … [Read more...]
Print This PageFasting to Live Longer
January 12, 2018 by
Q. I am so blessed and have so much to live for: an amazing wife, two successful adult children, five grandchildren, and a home on the beach in Florida that we visit frequently. I am aware that people are living longer these … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Secret to Well-Being for Seniors?
January 10, 2018 by
Ellie has become increasingly lonely since her husband passed away, and it was beginning to take a toll on her well-being. She began questioning the meaning of life and became depressed. She also found herself to be increasingly … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow is the Virginia ABLE Act Affected by the Tax Overhaul?
January 5, 2018 by
Q. My sister Sophie is intellectually disabled, but has a knack for baking. She recently enrolled in cooking school to work towards her dream of becoming a pastry chef. My family has been assisting Sophie with her educational … [Read more...]
Print This PageTop 17 Articles of 2017
December 29, 2017 by
From the passing of the RAISE Family Caregivers Act to offer much-needed support to caregivers, to Trump’s tax overhaul, we covered a lot of ground in 2017. It was a year that included a massive data breach, the ACA almost being … [Read more...]
Print This PageTax Overhaul: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly for Seniors
December 27, 2017 by
Congress has ushered through the first major tax overhaul since Ronald Reagan was president. The measure, which President Trump signed into law last Friday, is about to change the lives of millions of Americans, including seniors. … [Read more...]
Print This PagePrograms Affecting Veterans and Progress this Year
December 20, 2017 by
There are currently more than 25 million veterans who served our country during wartime and may be eligible for some form of veteran’s benefits. Many of these veterans and their caregivers, who need assistance, don't realize that … [Read more...]
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