Emmy Cleaves, 86, is a yoga teacher who discovered Bikram Yoga after suffering a brain hemorrhage at age 35. Emmy continues to teach at a studio, inspiring students of all ages to heal their bodies and improve their lives with Bikram … [Continue reading]
Navigating Medicare? We Can Help!
Medicare Open Enrollment started this past Friday, October 15, and goes until December 7, 2021. Whether you're turning 65 or renewing your plan, we can now help you with the cumbersome and challenging Medicare process and Open Enrollment! At the … [Continue reading]
Medicaid-Covered Home Health Care in Maryland — Reality or Illusion?
Q. For years, my Aunt Linda, 80, who lives in Rockville, Maryland, has had trouble walking or standing for long periods and trouble getting in and out of her favorite chair. She also needs help dressing and bathing, and she has frequent incontinence. … [Continue reading]
AARP’s Health Benefits Navigator: A New Tool for Veterans and Caregivers
Dear Oakley, My father is a veteran and I am his caregiver. All of the benefit options seem really confusing. Is there an easy place to review and obtain all the available healthcare benefits without all the confusion and headache? Thanks for … [Continue reading]
Compassionate Deception: Is Therapeutic Fibbing Okay to Do When a Loved One Has Dementia?
People living with dementia commonly experience different realities and beliefs from those around them. Barton Bernstein, an emeritus professor of history at Stanford University, has experienced this firsthand with his 79-year-old wife, Donna, who … [Continue reading]
Avoiding the Most Common Retirement Mistakes
Q. My wife and I are on target to retire in five years. We want to make sure we don’t make any major mistakes along the way. What, in your opinion, are some of the most common retirement mistakes and how can we avoid them? Thanks for your help! A. … [Continue reading]
What Changed With the Social Security Statement?
Dear Hayek, I heard that the Social Security Benefits Statement has undergone a visual overhaul. What can I expect to see on the newly designed statement? Will the new format be mailed to current and former beneficiaries or only available … [Continue reading]
Tony Bennett: When Musical Memory Triumphs Over Alzheimer’s
This past Sunday on “60 Minutes,” Tony Bennett’s wife, Susan, revealed that Tony (95) was diagnosed with Alzheimer's five years ago. The entire country may now know that Tony has Alzheimer’s, but Tony himself doesn’t know of his diagnosis, and if he … [Continue reading]
How to Be a Patient Advocate for a Loved One
Q. My father, Rick, has FTD (frontotemporal dementia — the kind that causes him to have behavioral problems such as aggression and lack of respect for the personal space of others) and also suffers from recurring urinary tract infections. On one … [Continue reading]
Long-Term Care Planning Month — Can the Terms “Long-Term Care” and “Nursing Home Care” Be Used Synonymously?
Dear Oakley, I read somewhere that October is Long-Term Care (LTC) planning month. I heard that 70% of seniors will need long-term care in their lifetimes. I’m a little confused though. Is “long-term care” another way of saying “nursing home … [Continue reading]
Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek Actress and NASA Volunteer, Is Embroiled in Complicated Conservatorship Situation
Earlier this year, Nichelle Nichols, 88, who played Lt. Uhura on the original “Star Trek,” starred in a highly acclaimed documentary, “Woman in Motion.” “Woman in Motion” told the story of Nichols' role in diversifying the American space program, a … [Continue reading]
Top 7 Apps for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
Dear Angel, My father, Bill, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I was wondering if you knew of any apps that would be beneficial and/or enjoyable for him to use. Thanks so much in advance! Al Zimerapps --- Dear Al, Caregivers and … [Continue reading]
World Alzheimer’s Day — Is Hope Really on the Horizon for a Cure for Alzheimer’s?
Q. I recently participated in an Alzheimer’s Association race to raise money for research in memory of my father and aunt and in honor of my husband. I remember last year that Bill Gates and others donated millions to Alzheimer’s research. With World … [Continue reading]
A Not So Happy Mistake Leaves Bob Ross’s Son with Nothing
Star Trek fans will surely remember Lieutenant Uhura, the communications specialist aboard the Starship Enterprise. Her role was played by Nichelle Nichols, who is currently embroiled in a highly-publicized guardianship drama. In the … [Continue reading]
When Dad is a Risk Taker
Dear Oakley, My dad has Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s dementia (very mild right now) and we care for him in our home. Recently, after a nap, he forgot that he can no longer walk and tried to escape from his bed. He has also tried to get a hold of … [Continue reading]
Could you be on the Hook for Your Parent’s Nursing Home Bills in the DMV?
Q. My father, Jim, has had dementia for the past five years. As his condition is getting worse, we’re having trouble caring for him in our home, where he currently resides. I heard recently that if he goes into a nursing home and he can’t pay, then … [Continue reading]
What the New Outlook for Social Security and Medicare Means for You
Each year the Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds report on the current and projected financial status of the two programs. The new 2021 annual report was just released and on a positive note, the pandemic has had a smaller … [Continue reading]
Are There Universal Rules for Trusts in U.S. States?
Q. Last week, in your article about Power of Attorney documents, you discussed the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, a law that was created to give universal rules for POAs across the states that have adopted it. Is there a similar law for trusts? If … [Continue reading]
Why Would You Revoke a Revocable Trust?
Dear Hayek, This question is more for curiosity than anything. I know that revocable living trusts can be revoked. How would someone go about doing so and why would they ever want to? Thanks! Reva Cabull --- Dear Reva, Revocable … [Continue reading]
David Hanson’s “Grace” May Be the Answer to Shortage of Senior Health Aides
Ever turn on the TV, scan Facebook, or check out viral news stories online and see Sophia, an extremely life-like humanoid robot? Well, if you haven’t seen her, Sophia is a robot that is designed to look very human that has gotten lots of attention … [Continue reading]
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