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...]
Getting Remarried: Avoiding Estate Planning Mistakes
August 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
After Lori’s first marriage ended in divorce, she told her three adult children that she would never remarry. That was until she met Chris. After dating him for five years, and realizing that they were meant to be, Chris proposed … [Read more...]
What Medicare Won’t Cover
July 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Q. When my mom turns 65, she will enroll in Medicare, as most seniors do. My understanding about Medicare is that Part A is hospital insurance andMedicare Part B helps pay for doctors’ services and other medical services and … [Read more...]
