Q. We are considering assisted living for my father in the not so distant future. He doesn’t quite need a nursing home yet, but he certainly needs more help than we can provide in the home. Although assisted living is not as … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Are NORCs the Future of Successful Aging?
Posted on January 24, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Dear Magic, I saw in our community newsletter that our neighborhood is considering becoming a NORC. We have a large population of seniors and various resources to help with transportation, meals, home care and more. What is … [Read more...]
Turning 98: Betty White’s Secrets to Longevity and Lifelong Happiness
Posted on January 21, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Happy 98th birthday to Betty White, Emmy-award winning actress and American icon! The lone surviving member of “The Golden Girls,” White was the oldest of the four leading characters; and many don’t know this, but she was … [Read more...]
The Five Biggest Things to Know About Medicare
Posted on January 17, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Q. I am turning 65 this year and will qualify for Medicare. I want to make sure I do things properly when it comes to applying. For instance, do I have to wait until I'm actually 65 to start the process, or can I start ahead of … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Can I Delay Enrollment of Medicare if I Have Not Yet Claimed Social Security?
Posted on January 17, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Dear Oakley, I’m turning 65 and I have not yet claimed my Social Security benefits because I thought it would make good financial sense to wait. Can I choose to wait to enroll in Medicare as well? Thanks! Juana … [Read more...]
When the Inheritance You Left Isn’t Wanted
Posted on January 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Janet Reno, the nation's first-ever female attorney general, died a little over three years ago (on November 7, 2016) following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Ms. Reno was born and raised in a small cottage home her … [Read more...]
Getting Loved Ones the End-of-life Care They Deserve
Posted on January 10, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Q. My mother is in her 80’s and has been in the hospital several times this year with pneumonia and urinary tract infections and has been suffering with Parkinson’s for decades. There have been times when I’ve visited her and a … [Read more...]
