Q. My husband owns a small business and recently the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) established by the CARES Act helped provide his business with funds to pay 10 weeks of payroll costs. This act pretty much saved his … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhen a Pandemic Makes You Feel Like an Inmate
March 17, 2020 by
Mark, 82, moved into assisted living a month ago, just before the coronavirus pandemic. He needed more help than could be provided in his home by his daughter. He also wanted his daughter to have the opportunity to go back to work … [Read more...]
Print This PageWill Getting a REAL ID be a REAL problem for Seniors Who Can’t Make it to the DMV?
October 18, 2019 by
Q. My mother is 73, lives in Virginia and doesn’t have any immediate travel plans, but her driver’s license has expired. She is housebound for the most part due to physical ailments and doesn’t drive. I have been hearing a lot … [Read more...]
Print This PageImportant Laws that Help Seniors May Soon Be Expiring
June 14, 2019 by
Q. I recently moved to the DC area to be closer to my children and grandchildren. I figured since I was in DC, I would follow government and public policy a little closer, mostly focusing on issues that affect seniors. I began … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How to Make a Smart Phone Easier to Read for a Senior
May 17, 2019 by
Dear Bebe, I recently bought my mother a smart phone for her birthday. I figured it would be a great way for her to communicate with the grandchildren, and to have in case of an emergency. There are also some great … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat the ACA Verdict Means for Seniors
December 21, 2018 by
Q. I recently read that a federal court ruled to strike down the Affordable Care Act? Sounds kind of scary if you ask me. How is this going to affect seniors and people with disabilities?A.You are correct. US District Court … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs the Charitable Tax Deduction Gone for 2018?
November 16, 2018 by
Q. I give to charities every year during the holiday season. However, I’m concerned about the ramifications of doing so this year with the new tax law. Can I give as I usually do and take tax deductions, or is there something … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Older Voters are Focusing on in the Midterm Elections
October 19, 2018 by
Q. I've been voting since I was able to do so, which is more decades ago than I'd like to mention. After all, voting is a responsibility! I know that seniors like me care about a broad range of issues, not just those commonly … [Read more...]
Print This PageInternet Scams Targeting the Elderly
April 6, 2018 by
Q. My Aunt Julie was recently the victim of tax-related fraud. She explained what happened and I knew right away that it was a scam targeting the elderly. Someone claiming to be from the IRS called her and told her that she owed … [Read more...]
Print This PageThese are Responsible for 40% of All Injury Deaths
July 7, 2017 by
Q. Recently, we got a call from the emergency room that my husband’s grandmother fell outside of a store and fractured her wrist. It was a rainy night and she slipped on the ramp walking out of the store.Typically, when you … [Read more...]
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