Q. My mother has dementia and seems to be declining rapidly. Her needs are becoming more than my father and I, and a nurse’s aide, can handle at home. We’ve decided the time has come to consider nursing home care. All of the news … [Read more...]
Choosing a Nursing Home for a Loved One During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Posted on August 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Critter Corner: Virginia’s Nursing Homes Prepare for New Testing Requirement
Posted on August 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Dear Angel, My father is in a nursing home in Spotsylvania County. I am concerned about his safety during the coronavirus pandemic. One concern is staff coming to work sick or asymptomatic, which happened in a nursing home … [Read more...]
Will Medicare Cover Alzheimer’s Brain Scans?
Posted on August 11, 2020 · Leave a Comment
In the past few months, Julia has noticed that her mother, Betsy, has become increasingly forgetful. Betsy’s memory loss started out mild, including losing her keys and forgetting the day of the week, but is beginning to disrupt … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Extra Financial Assistance for Caregivers at This Time
Posted on August 7, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Dear Oakley, I am a caregiver for my aunt who has dementia, and who is also a veteran. I used to work part-time in addition to caregiving, but lost my job during the COVID-19 pandemic. Do you know of any extra financial … [Read more...]
Now May Be a Good Time to withdraw $100K from Your Retirement Accounts, Penalty-Free!
Posted on August 7, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Q. My wife, Patty, and I are in our late 50’s and have been hit hard by COVID-19. Luckily, neither of us got the virus, but financially, we have been struggling. I got furloughed from my job and Patty teaches yoga, and the yoga … [Read more...]
The Six Characteristics of Reaching Age 100
Posted on August 4, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Catherine is a 98 year old grandmother of six and great grandmother of 10. She hopes to live for another couple of decades to see her great grandchildren graduate from college, get married, and have children of their own. No one … [Read more...]
Do Middle Class People Set Up Trust Funds?
Posted on July 31, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Q. My mother is considering setting up trust funds for her grandchildren, hoping to give them a solid head start on adulthood when the time comes. She would like to provide them with guaranteed financial security later in life and … [Read more...]
