Louise and Mark were married 50 years when Mark fell and broke his hip. Following hip surgery, Mark went to a nursing home for routine therapy. A previous stroke a few years before this had significantly weakened his body; thus, … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat is the Difference Between a NORC and a NOSS?
April 28, 2017 by
Q. My parents are deciding whether to stay in their home or to downsize to an apartment. Currently, they live in a single-family home in an established neighborhood, where most of their neighbors are original owners who have lived … [Read more...]
Print This PageReverse Mortgages: Yes or No?
April 21, 2017 by
Q. I retired last year at the age of 64, and my wife has been a homemaker for quite a while. We are glad that I am retired and we are free to do what we want (we have quite a lengthy bucket list!), but we came to realize that, … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat’s Your Secret, Michael J. Fox?
April 18, 2017 by
Michael J. Fox has had Parkinson’s Disease for 26 years. Yet, he is still smiling. At 55, the father of four is happily married to actress Tracy Pollan, and his mind is still as sharp as a tack. Against all odds, he has continued … [Read more...]
Print This PageOvercoming the Fear of Death
April 13, 2017 by
Q. My mother always said that there are two topics to avoid in conversation, whenever possible: religion and politics. Unlike some of my Facebook friends and others I have known, I took this advice to heart and don’t have many … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Technology for Better Aging
April 12, 2017 by
GPS SmartSoleMany of us want to age-in-place as we get older. Unfortunately, in most cases, safety, health issues, and social isolation can interfere with that plan. This is why a growing number of seniors and their … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow to Minimize Family Conflict Over Your Estate Planning Wishes
April 7, 2017 by
Q. My children are very different, and sadly they don’t get along. My son, John, has been a PhD student for more than 10 years now. He insists that his research is going well and that he will be done soon. At the age of 45, he … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: I Don’t Want Your Vacation Home, Mom!
April 7, 2017 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun,My mother just did her estate planning and she told me she will be leaving us her vacation home. My father is deceased, and I am an only child. Despite her generosity, my family doesn’t want the home, … [Read more...]
Print This PagePart 2 of 2: Natural Remedies for Dementia
April 5, 2017 by
Dementia is a devastating disease. Most of us have seen or experienced the toll on families that comes with caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Currently, there are an estimated 8.5 million … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhen They Ask if You Can Hear Them, Say “No!”
March 31, 2017 by
Q. I think my mother was the victim of a scam. She had some suspect charges on her credit card last month for more than $500 and was quite upset when the bank called and told her that her bank card was compromised, as well. I … [Read more...]
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