Dear Hayek,My husband doesn’t always make the best decisions about money. He has come close to being scammed in the recent past. Do you know of any training he (and I) could take to protect us from financial exploitation? … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Benefit Programs for Eligible Retirees
February 3, 2023 by
Dear Hayek,My wife and I recently retired and are finding it hard to keep up with day-to-day living costs. Are there any benefits that we may be eligible for that can help?Thanks so much!Ben A. Fitz---Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: It’s International Fraud Awareness Week— Things to Know!
November 18, 2022 by
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 PageWhat Can You Learn from 3,000 Years of Collective Life Experience?
October 19, 2021 by
Emmy Cleaves, 86, is a yoga teacher who discovered Bikram Yoga after suffering a brain hemorrhage at age 35. Emmy continues to teach at a studio, inspiring students of all ages to heal their bodies and improve their lives with … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Spending Memorial Day with Senior Loved Ones
May 28, 2021 by
Dear Hayek,My dad, an Army veteran, comes from a long line of US military veterans from all branches. He is in the early stages of dementia, but Memorial Day has always been important to him. Since we’re all vaccinated, we can … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Help for Depression in Seniors During Mental Health Awareness Month
May 7, 2021 by
Dear Angel, I have been home since the Coronavirus pandemic began and still haven’t ventured out. Recently, I’ve been feeling sad and withdrawn. Things that used to interest me don’t anymore and I can’t sleep at night. Is this a … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How to Reclaim Your Independence After a Health Crisis
January 8, 2021 by
Dear Oakley,In October, my mother (80) was hospitalized for a week as a result of a urinary tract infection, but she doesn’t seem to be recovering from her hospital visit. She came home from the hospital feeling a level of … [Read more...]
Print This PageThere is So Much That Seniors Need to Know About the New Coronavirus Relief Package
January 8, 2021 by
Q. You recently published an article about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for businesses. You mentioned that there is a second stimulus check and some new benefits for seniors, but mostly elaborated on benefits for small … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Grandparents Are Experiencing Better Emotional Well-Being Than Others During The Pandemic
September 11, 2020 by
Dear Magic,My grandmother lives alone in a rural part of Virginia. We are concerned about her emotional well-being during the coronavirus pandemic, but don’t want to visit in fear of bringing germs to her home. I hear that … [Read more...]
Print This PageShould Nursing Homes Reopen to Visitors?
May 15, 2020 by
Q. My mother, Betty, is in a nursing home in Richmond. Although she has advanced dementia, I could tell that she always enjoyed our family’s visits. Her face always brightened when she saw me, my wife, and her grandchildren. She … [Read more...]
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