Q. My friend Kate’s 93-year-old mother, Sue, was recently in palliative care. Sue had her Advance Medical Directive in place and the doctor had access to them. The documents clearly conveyed that she didn’t want aggressive … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Does Medicare Cover Diabetes Screenings and Treatments?
September 1, 2017 by
Dear Magic, My mother is pre-diabetic, and we’re worried that she could develop diabetes. Does Medicare cover diabetes screenings and treatments? Di Abeeties ----- Dear Di, Unfortunately, a large number of Americans … [Read more...]
Print This PageFamily Caregiving is NOT Cheaper Than Professional Care. Here’s Why!
August 30, 2017 by
Five years ago, Karen got her PhD to teach at the college level. Upon graduating, she began her dream job, but she only was able to teach for about a year, when her mother’s Alzheimer’s began getting worse. Karen quit her job and … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhen Caregiving Makes You Crazy
August 25, 2017 by
Q. My mother passed away six months ago, and my father is living alone in our family home, about a mile away from me. He is in the early stages of dementia, and has gotten quite forgetful lately. I have been a caregiver for him … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Virtual Caregiver Support Groups
August 25, 2017 by
Dear Magic, I am a new caregiver for my mother who has Alzheimer’s. I would love to chat with some people who are going through the same thing as me. I am interested in finding a virtual support group. Since you’re in the know … [Read more...]
Print This PageOscar the Cat and Other Incredible Therapy Animals
August 23, 2017 by
Oscar is a cat who was adopted as a kitten from an animal hospital. Sounds pretty typical, huh? Well, when it comes to cats, Oscar is anything BUT typical. What makes Oscar so extraordinary is that he is a cat with a … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Happens When a Long-Term Care Insurer Goes Belly Up?
August 18, 2017 by
Q. My husband and I are seriously considering long-term care insurance. I read recently, however, that Penn Treaty is facing liquidation, and health insurers across the country are on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars … [Read more...]
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