Dear Kiwi and Mango, We are filing our taxes this weekend. Are there any special tax deductions we should be aware of for seniors for the 2023 tax year? Thanks for your help! Dee Duxshuns --- Dear Dee, Many seniors … [Read more...]
Print This PageJay Leno Files for Conservatorship Over His Wife’s Estate
January 30, 2024 by
TV icon Jay Leno and his wife, Mavis Leno, have been married for 43 years — and by all accounts they are still in love. Mavis, 77, suffers from dementia, and according to a recent court filing, she has been “progressively losing … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Darker Side of Medicare Advantage Plans
January 26, 2024 by
Q. Last year, during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, my wife and I saw a commercial on television for a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan that sounded almost too good to be true. The company seemed reputable, so we took the claims … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: More than Half of Adults are Unprepared, Confused, and Anxious about Long-Term Care
January 26, 2024 by
Dear Angel, I follow Mr. Farr’s newsletter and understand the need to plan in advance for long-term care, since it’s only getting more expensive. Others I know do not see this as a priority. Is the lack of preparation in … [Read more...]
Print This PageCoping with the “Transfer Trauma” of Moving a Loved One
January 23, 2024 by
Rachel, a caregiver for her mother who is in the early to mid-stages of dementia, is on the emotional roller coaster of moving her mom to an assisted living facility. It’s taking quite a toll on her and her mother, because … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Does Tai Chi Boost Your Memory?
January 19, 2024 by
Dear Hayek, A friend of mine does tai chi once a week because she says that it is good for boosting memory. If this is the case, I will sign up myself! Do you know of any research to corroborate her claim? Thanks for your … [Read more...]
Print This PageCould Forgetfulness and Disorganization in Seniors Be ADHD, and Not Mild Cognitive Impairment?
January 19, 2024 by
Q. Lately, I’ve become quite forgetful and have been struggling with paying attention to things, impulsivity, and an inability to plan as well as I used to. When I think of cognitive impairment, I think of short-term memory loss, … [Read more...]
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