Q. My neighbor, Sam, is a ninety-year-old widower who has lived alone in his home for several years. His health has deteriorated over the past few months and he frequently comments about how much he misses his wife. His daughter … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: A Friendship Line for Lonely Seniors
Posted on September 13, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Dear Ernie and Janette, My father died earlier this year and my mom lives alone. She has friends she sees sometimes, but I can tell she is lonely. I talk to her as much as my schedule allows, but unfortunately, that’s not … [Read more...]
Open Enrollment is Now Much Easier
Posted on September 10, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Nancy had been counting down the days to her retirement for a couple of years now. As the day got closer, she turned in her retirement paperwork to human resources, enjoyed the party her co-workers threw for her, and … [Read more...]
Saying Goodbye to the Family Home: Helping Your Aging Loved One Grieve a Move
Posted on September 6, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Q. My mother, Wendy, has lived in the same home for over 50 years. She and my father stretched their budget and bought the home together in the 60’s and have made quite a few memories there. They watched four of us … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Tips for Seniors Who are Downsizing
Posted on September 6, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Dear Magic, My parents are downsizing and don’t know where to begin. You seem like a neat bunny without a lot of stuff. What advice can you give seniors who are downsizing? Dawn Sizing --- Dear Dawn, World-renowned … [Read more...]
Do You Know Your Rights as a Caregiver?
Posted on September 3, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Meryl cares for her mother, who is suffering from dementia. She works part-time in her home as a medical transcriptionist and also cares for her three children. With all that she has to do on a daily basis, Meryl rarely, if ever, … [Read more...]
When Safe Deposit Boxes Aren’t Even Safe
Posted on August 30, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Q. I read an interesting article about safe deposit boxes in the New York Times recently. It is focused on a man who had a valuable watch collection stored in a safe deposit box managed by Wells Fargo, possibly worth millions, who … [Read more...]
