It’s the holiday season and with Black Friday and Cyber Monday and the rest of the shopping season approaching, many of us are shopping for that perfect gift for our friends and loved ones. Some of us shop online at Amazon to … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Making Thanksgiving Memorable with Grandchildren
Dear Kiwi and Mango,Happy Thanksgiving! My grandmother is joining us for dinner this year, as she does every year, but this year is different. She was diagnosed with dementia and it’s gotten progressively worse. I’d really … [Read more...]
Print This PageWine, Women, and Dementia Offers a Window into the Lives of Dementia Caregivers
“Nobody wants to be a dementia caregiver when they grow up,” says Kitty Norton in her new feature length documentary, Wine, Women, and Dementia, airing now on PBS. Many of us are thrust into the role of dementia caregiver, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What to Do When You Can No Longer Care for an Elderly Parent
Dear Hayek,I am a caregiver for my mother, and I’m beginning to realize that I don’t think I can do it anymore and that she may need more help than I can provide. I feel guilty for having these thoughts and wanting to find … [Read more...]
Print This Page$1.3 Billion is Being Spent for Medicare Advantage Health Plans that Provide No Care to Veterans
This week, we observed Veterans’ Day, honoring Veterans for their incredible strength, resilience, and commitment to our country. As we are also in the midst of Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7), now is an … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Virginia Department of Veterans Services Releases New Online Resource to Support Veterans and Military Families
Dear Angel,I am a veteran who resides in Northern Virginia. I know there are lots of resources available in our state, but I’m not sure how to find them all. Is there one place that I can look online to find all of the … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat are the Legal and Financial Considerations Associated with Multi-Generational Living Arrangements?
Most of us know someone whose adult child moved back in with them after college, a job loss, or a divorce. In other situations, seniors who have lost their spouse or who no longer can or want to live on their own may also opt to … [Read more...]
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