Q. I was reading the news online, as I do every morning, and saw the headline, "Medicare to go broke three years earlier than expected, trustees say". This is alarming to me. Is it true? A. Earlier this month, the Medicare … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: What Does the 2018 Medicare Trustees Report Say About Social Security?
Posted on June 22, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Dear Magic, I read that the 2018 Medicare Trustees Report was recently released. There have been some alarming headlines about the future of Medicare, but I haven't seen anything about Social Security. Based on the findings in … [Read more...]
Not Alone: A Daughter and Her Dad Battle Parkinson’s Together
Posted on June 19, 2018 · Leave a Comment
When Kelly's dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 20 years ago, she researched the disease and the best treatment options for him. Little did she know that she too would be diagnosed with the same devastating disease four … [Read more...]
Am I a Helicopter Child, and If So, Why is That a Bad Thing?
Posted on June 15, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Q. I heard my sister and brother talking about my mother's care the other day when they thought I couldn't hear them. I distinctly remember them mentioning the term "helicopter child," and they were referring to me! I have … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Mistakes Adult Siblings Make When Caregiving for a Parent
Posted on June 15, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Dear Bebe, When I was growing up, I was the organized one who was responsible and did what he was told, and my sister was also pretty on-top of things. My brother--not so much. Now, we are at a point where we need to work … [Read more...]
Evan Farr Speaks at NARFE Luncheon
Posted on June 12, 2018 · Leave a Comment
This was excerpted from the June 2018 National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association, Dulles Chapter 1241, newsletter: "Evan Farr, nationally known expert on estate planning gave an interesting and informative … [Read more...]
Depression and Suicide Prevention: What to Do When a Loved One is Depressed
Posted on June 12, 2018 · Leave a Comment
The suicides of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade last week left most people in shock. Two exceptionally creative talents, who shared their passions with the world and seemed to have it all, took their own lives. Their untimely … [Read more...]
