Q. We are looking for the right nursing home for my mother, but I’m having trouble knowing whether to trust the ratings I see online on the federal government’s Nursing Home Compare website. For instance, there’s a nursing home … [Read more...]
Print This PageEdible Water to Combat Dehydration in Dementia
August 21, 2018 by
It’s the end of August and it’s almost Labor Day weekend. Many of us celebrate the holiday with barbecues, pool parties, and picnics in the park, enjoying the last hurrah of 90-degree weather. Unfortunately, for people with … [Read more...]
Print This PageSocial Security is 83! How to Get the Most Out of the Program
August 17, 2018 by
Q. My husband and I are approaching 62 years old, the year when we both first qualify for Social Security. Now that we’ve reached this point, I have a few questions about the program. I was wondering what the advantages are of … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Resource Will Help Consumers Connect With LTC Insurers
August 16, 2018 by
Since 1990, nearly 10 million Americans have purchased a long-term care insurance policy. Unfortunately, when the policies were needed 15-20 years later, many of these people (or their adult children) couldn't find the copies of … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow to Prepare for Retirement When a Recession is Looming
August 14, 2018 by
The current bull market is the second longest in history. However, the excitement over tax reform is beginning to fade somewhat. Someday our long run of economic growth could end in a damaging recession, and the way things are … [Read more...]
Print This PageShould Doctors Ask Older People If They Have Guns at Home?
August 10, 2018 by
Q. I took my father for his routine physical appointment last week. The doctor asked him all kinds of questions, but didn't inquire about whether he owns a gun. He actually owns three guns, and I'm … [Read more...]
Print This PageAdult Children Seek Guardianship of Their Astronaut Dad, Buzz Aldrin
August 1, 2018 by
In July 1969, the first person to set foot on the moon's surface was Neil Armstrong. Nine minutes later, Edwin Eugene "Buzz" Aldrin Jr. touched down. History was made!On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 next year, astronaut … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Biggest Misconceptions About A Power of Attorney
July 27, 2018 by
Q. My lifelong friend, Peter, has an aunt who was never married and never had children of her own. Peter was the closest family member she had, but she was not a very trusting person, and didn't trust Peter or anyone, especially … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes High Blood Pressure Cause Dementia?
July 24, 2018 by
Each day, Dr. Walter Koroshetz, 65, takes a pill as part of his effort to help keep his brain healthy and sharp. The medicine isn't some miracle drug or a vitamin to stave off memory loss. The pill is his blood pressure … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Caregiving Lead to PTSD?
July 20, 2018 by
Q. I was a caregiver for my father-in-law two decades ago, and I experienced a terrible scare. I took him into my home when he developed fronto-temporal dementia and he lived with my family. He would get angry at me a lot and … [Read more...]
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