Dear Baxter,I read something about a Bill that was just introduced to provide tax credit for caregiving. I am a part-time caregiver for my father and work 20 hours a week at my job. Iwould be interested in learning more about … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Provide Tax Credit for Caregiving Expenses
March 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Enough is Enough! I Quit.
March 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Every day, Rebecca goes to her mother’s house in Oakton, gets her out of bed, gives her breakfast, and dresses her. She spends the day with her, as she is working from her mother’s home. Sometimes, when Rebecca arrives, her … [Read more...]
I’m Not Dead Yet!
March 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Q. When my Aunt Barbara died in 2002, my cousins had to rely on the legal system to help negotiate with their half-brother over her estate. To sell her personal possessions, the family had a large auction. They all … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Should I Prepay for My Funeral?
March 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dear Angel,My family recently sat down to discuss the difficult topic of death and dying. Thinking about it brought to mind our funerals. During a time of grief, I would hate to put my family through funeral planning and have … [Read more...]
On Pins and Needles: Caring for Those with Mental Illness
March 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
As many as 8.4 million Americans are providing care to an adult with an emotional or mental health issue. Often, these family caregivers feel the impact of the disease as they struggle to care for their loved ones and to bridge … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: A New Scam Targeting Victims of Scams
February 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dear Commander Bun Bun,On Tuesday, I read Mr. Farr's article about the marriage scam, and was upset to see this is happening. I wanted to tell you about another instance in which my grandmother was scammed out of her money, … [Read more...]
Her Hospital Bracelet Said She Was “Admitted.” But We Found Out After Her Discharge That She Wasn’t.
February 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This question was sent in by J.R., in response to my article about observation status in the March 2016 Golden Gazette. See also our recent blog posting on this topic: … [Read more...]
