Dear Ribbit, I understand that discussing estate planning with adult children can be an emotionally charged conversation. However, I know it’s a critical topic to address with family members. In my situation, my daughter is … [Read more...]
Print This PageHer Parents Were Kidnapped by a Professional Guardian
October 4, 2017 by
Rudy North was an avid reader, who had a sharp mind and liked to write down quotes from his favorite books. Rennie, his wife of fifty-seven years, was recovering from lymphoma and suffered from neuropathy so severe that her legs … [Read more...]
Print This PageFind Out Why Only 1.5% Of Social Security Recipients Use This Program!
September 29, 2017 by
Q. My mother, Louise, was diagnosed with dementia when she was 60 years old. Her dementia has progressively gotten worse since then, and I am helping a lot these days with some caregiving tasks, and money matters. My mother is … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: When Will I Receive My Replacement Medicare Card Without my Social Security Number?
September 29, 2017 by
Dear Bebe, I heard Medicare will be replacing our current cards with cards that don't have our Social Security number on them. Do you know the timeframe for getting a replacement card? Thanks, Ann Nucard --- Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageIt’s Alzheimer’s, Not the Plague!
September 27, 2017 by
Lindsay was at a family gathering with her mother, who she was visiting in Virginia Beach. Her favorite uncle, Fred, who she recently found out was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, was there helping out in the kitchen. When she saw him … [Read more...]
Print This PageUnderestimating the Cost of Long-Term Care
September 22, 2017 by
Q. My husband has Alzheimer’s, and needs more care than I can provide. It's getting harder and harder to take care of him at home, but I’m not sure we can afford long-term care. I recently read something saying that nursing homes … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Is Nursing Home Compare a Reliable Tool?
September 22, 2017 by
Dear Magic, My father’s Alzheimer’s is getting worse and he will likely need skilled nursing home care in the near future. I found Nursing Home Compare in a Google search. Can I rely on this resource to help me find the right … [Read more...]
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