Dear Baxter,My sister meditates daily. She told me that, among other benefits, it helps prevent Alzheimer’s. Is this true? Do you know of any research about this?Thanks for your help!Maddy Tayshun --- Dear … [Read more...]
How Can I Reduce My Risk of Alzheimer’s?
August 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Q. Several of my relatives on my mother’s side of the family have had Alzheimer’s, including my aunt, my uncle, and both my grandparents. My father’s sister currently has it too. I am concerned for myself and my own children, and … [Read more...]
One Typo Could Cost You Your Computer
August 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Q. My sister-in-law Janet is always on Facebook. She loves seeing what her children and grandchildren are up to, catching up with old friends, and playing Scrabble. She is a quick typist, and one day, in her haste, she recalls … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Scams to Watch Out For
August 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dear Angel,As my father is getting older and his dementia is getting worse, I am concerned that he is more susceptible to getting taken advantage of by scammers and con artists. Can you tell me about some of the more recent … [Read more...]
What if Everyone in Your Town Had Dementia?
August 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Grocery store in Hogeweyk, Amsterdam Imagine this . . . you have a friend named Sally who is in the advanced stages of dementia. She getsup in the morning, and wanders out to the supermarket in her nightgown. She passes others … [Read more...]
Huge Rate Hike for Federal Government Long-Term Care Insurance Policies
August 5, 2016 by 3 Comments
Q. My husband and I are both retired Federal employees and recently received letters in the mail from Long-Term Care Partners about our Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program. It referenced a rate increase, and asked that we … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: The Lapsing of Long-Term Care Insurance Policies and Dementia
August 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dear Commander Bun Bun,My grandmother had a long-term care insurance policy, which I know she was paying a lot for. However, she has dementia, and let it lapse. I’m sure this happens all the time, and it’s scary because now is … [Read more...]
