Q. My father, Daniel, is a techie and an environmentalist. In other words, any type of banking, including bill payments, he does online (no paper statements for him!) He also invests online and is an avid user of Facebook, where … [Read more...]
Five Steps to Plan for Digital Assets, such as Online Passwords
Posted on May 17, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Critter Corner: How to Make a Smart Phone Easier to Read for a Senior
Posted on May 17, 2019 · Leave a Comment
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...]
Doctors Discover a New Type of Dementia
Posted on May 14, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Dementia is an umbrella term used to refer to many types of neurodegenerative diseases—one of which is Alzheimer’s. And while the majority of dementias are diagnosed as Alzheimer’s, a recent study showed that thousands of people … [Read more...]
When Caregiving Turns into Self Neglect
Posted on May 10, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Q. I am concerned about my mother, Sharon. She is a caregiver for my 92-year-old grandmother, who lives with her and my father, who is not in the best of health himself. I saw my mother the other day when I stopped by for a visit. … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Do Caregivers Have a Higher Life-Expectancy?
Posted on May 10, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Dear Magic, I read somewhere that caregivers have a higher life-expectancy than non-caregivers. With all of the stress that goes into caregiving, how can this be true? Thanks for your help! Liv Longer --- Dear … [Read more...]
How Could Something Used to Treat Autism Also Be Used to Treat Dementia?
Posted on May 7, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Kevin’s mother, Lydia, takes him for Interactive Metronome therapy twice a week to improve his focus. She decided to give this therapy a try, with hopes that he could better sit still in class and attend to learning. Kevin has an … [Read more...]
Why Medicaid Planning is 100% Ethical
Posted on May 3, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Q. My close friend, Paula, invited me to lunch the other day. We got to talking, and I asked her about her father who she told me was in a nursing home. She asked about my parents, and I explained how my mother’s dementia is … [Read more...]
