When many people think of estate planning, they assume that a person’s heirs are his or her children. But what happens when a couple has no children? Do they need to plan too? The answer is yes. At the very least, they should … [Read more...]
Print This PageDid I Read That Right? Rates for Long-Term Care Insurance Rose 9% This Year!
February 27, 2015 by
Q. My wife and I like to plan ahead. Unfortunately, both of her parents and three of her aunts died of Alzheimer's, and we want to make sure we are prepared should one of us need long-term care in the future. We are aware of the … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What is Partnership Qualified Long-Term Care Insurance?
February 26, 2015 by
Dear Saki and Alley,I heard about Virginia's Partnership Qualified Long-Term Care Insurance. Can you tell me more about it as part of a Medicaid Asset Protection Plan? Thanks! L.T. Cayre ----- Dear L.T., Virginia’s Long-Term Care … [Read more...]
Print This PageGovernment Raises the Bar on Nursing Home Ratings
February 20, 2015 by
Q. My father has dementia and will need skilled nursing care in the near future. There are so many nursing homes in this area to consider, and I have heard differing opinions from friends and family. How can we really know which … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Meditation has Many Benefits for Seniors
February 20, 2015 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun, My neighbor, Shirley, meditates every day. She says it helps with several aspects of her health, including retaining memories. Do you know anything about this? Anita Relax --- Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Someone Recover from Autism?
February 17, 2015 by
When Tyler was one, his parents began to notice certain behaviors that seemed atypical. He didn't make eye contact or wave hello or goodbye, and he often seemed to be in his own world. As a toddler, he began lining up his toys, … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert: Can You Deduct a Toupee from Taxes?
February 13, 2015 by
Q. My boyfriend, Richard, became self-conscious about his baldness last year and went out one day and purchased a toupee. We also took in a foster cat, landscaped our property, and installed an in-ground pool to help us stay fit. … [Read more...]
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