Image from USNews.com Gay marriage is currently legal in 36 states, mostly because of the decision in the 2013 case of Windsor v. United States, in which the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated the federal Defense of Marriage Act. Two … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Diagnosis is Rarely Disclosed to Patients
April 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Q. My mother, Lorraine , is in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's. We think it began ten years ago when she started showing signs, but no one knows for sure. She went to a doctor for physicals every year, and seemed to be in good … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: What Happens When Seniors Can No Longer Care for Their Pets?
April 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Dear Angel,My miniature poodle, Moose, and my cat, Scooter, have been my constant companions since my husband died six years ago. They are the only warm blooded creatures that really depend on me. My dog and I usually take a … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Local High School Student Invents App to Identify Signs of Parkinson’s
April 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Dear Baxter,My mother was taking pictures at my daughter's birthday party, and felt shaky holding the camera. This has happened in other instances, also. Recently, she's complained that her muscles are stiff, and her balance … [Read more...]
Alternative Ways to Stave Off Parkinson’s
April 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Fred Ransdell, who has had Parkinson's since 1996, is an avid runner. (Source: The Dallas Morning News) Parkinson's disease, a degenerative movement disorder of the central nervous system, was discovered nearly 200 years ago. … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Do I need to file taxes for a deceased relative?
April 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Dear Commander Bun Bun,My mother passed away in 2014, and I am the executor for her estate. I typically wait until the last minute to file my taxes. Even though she is no longer with us, do I need to file taxes for her, as … [Read more...]
Informal Home Care Could Result in Medicaid Ineligibility
April 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Betty Jensen was an elderly woman with dementia, who resided in her home in Muskegon, Michigan. In May 2011, when she needed assistance, her concerned grandson, Jason, acted on her behalf and hired a non-relative, Teresa … [Read more...]
