As Halloween approaches this year, I can't help but draw an analogy between the nights I spent meandering my neighborhood as a kid looking for handouts, and our current economic times. I recall my grade-school friends and I … [Read more...]
A Mixed Bag in Virginia: Federal Law Prohibits 2011 Social Security Increases, but Federal Agency Grants Millions to Disadvantaged Groups
October 28, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Affects 1.3 Million
October 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Most people are aware that Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are two prevalent diseases among the elderly. New reports suggest another disease is lurking under the radar. Approximately 1.3 million people are affected by Lewy Body … [Read more...]
Personal Invitation to Godspell
October 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment
To My Friends and Clients in the Northern Virginia area: If you're a fan of the musical "Godspell," I would like to invite you and your friends and family to attend a wonderful local youth production this weekend of this … [Read more...]
Reverse Mortgage Rules Changing Again
September 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I've written several times over the years on the topic of Reverse Mortgages. My first article explained the concept and requirements of a Reverse Mortgage and how seniors can use a reverse mortgage. My second article, entitled … [Read more...]
Be Prepared
August 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment
In my last blog post, I mentioned I’d be spending a week and a half working as a member of the archery staff at the BSA National Scout Jamboree, helping the Boy Scouts of America celebrate its 100th Anniversary. Well, I'm happy … [Read more...]
Happy 4th of July!
July 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I hope everyone has had a wonderful 4th of July Celebration with family and friends. I have not written for quite a while because I've been swamped -- both with work (helping so many elder law and estate planning clients that … [Read more...]
Huge Problem with Reverse Mortgage Industry
May 5, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I have always praised the use of Reverse Mortgages as a way for seniors to pay for Home Care so they don't need to leave their home and move into a long-term care facility. See, for example, my January 30th, 2010 blog posting on … [Read more...]
