Bob Curtis, 87, and his wife, Sandy, put down over $840,000 to live in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) known as The Harborside, following the sale of their home three years prior. The couple expected to spend the rest of their lives … [Continue reading]
Can You Donate Your Pacemaker and Other Internal Medical Devices When You Die?
If you have a pacemaker and/or an ICD (implantable cardiac defibrillator) or know someone who has a pacemaker and/or ICD, please read this important article. Each year, approximately 2.5 million individuals all over the world will die due to the … [Continue reading]
Can Used Pacemakers be Donated to Pets?
Dear Raider, In early December, I came across a post on Facebook that showed an X-ray of a dog with an implanted pacemaker. The post read: “If you have a pacemaker, you can put it in your Will to have your pacemaker donated to a dog in need … [Continue reading]
Happy Holidays from the Farr Law Firm!
Warren Buffett Explains How You Should Avoid Surprises When Your Will Is Read
Warren Buffett, 94, is one of the richest men in the world. He has put lots of thought into his investments, as well as his Estate Planning. Buffett, who recently updated his Estate Planning documents, plans to give away all of his wealth and has … [Continue reading]
Giving Back this Holiday Season
Dear Kiwi and Mango, The holidays are my favorite time of year. This year, my family will exchange gifts as normal, but we are realizing that we have way too many things. We are a bit late for this year, but in the future, we’d like to do … [Continue reading]
Falling Prey to Financial Scams Could Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s
Dear Angel, They say that there is a correlation between early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and falling prey to financial scams. Is this true and if so, what can we do if we see someone falling into this pattern? Thanks, Cora … [Continue reading]
Virginia Tech Research Uncovers Five Nutrients Lacking in the Brains of those with Alzheimer’s
Many of us pay close attention to the nutrients in the food we eat before deciding on our meal options. We know that we need a certain amount of iron, protein, calcium, and vitamin C as we age. But most of us don’t realize how much the foods we eat … [Continue reading]
2025 Key Elder Law Numbers
When Walt Disney said, “Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future,” his words referenced how inevitable change is, how quickly it can occur, and how we must continuously look to the future. The … [Continue reading]
How Could Someone Qualify for the Maximum Social Security Benefit?
Dear Hayek, In doing some research, I saw that the maximum Social Security amount, with the 2.5 percent cost of living increase in 2025, is $5,108 a month. What would someone need to do to qualify for this amount? Thanks for your help! Mo … [Continue reading]
Are Personal Checks a Thing of the Past?
It’s the holiday season and with Black Friday and Cyber Monday and the rest of the shopping season approaching, many of us are shopping for that perfect gift for our friends and loved ones. Some of us shop online at Amazon to avoid the crowds, while … [Continue reading]
Making Thanksgiving Memorable with Grandchildren
Dear Kiwi and Mango, Happy Thanksgiving! My grandmother is joining us for dinner this year, as she does every year, but this year is different. She was diagnosed with dementia and it’s gotten progressively worse. I’d really like for her and my … [Continue reading]
Wine, Women, and Dementia Offers a Window into the Lives of Dementia Caregivers
“Nobody wants to be a dementia caregiver when they grow up,” says Kitty Norton in her new feature length documentary, Wine, Women, and Dementia, airing now on PBS. Many of us are thrust into the role of dementia caregiver, and similar to many things, … [Continue reading]
What to Do When You Can No Longer Care for an Elderly Parent
Dear Hayek, I am a caregiver for my mother, and I’m beginning to realize that I don’t think I can do it anymore and that she may need more help than I can provide. I feel guilty for having these thoughts and wanting to find alternatives, as she … [Continue reading]
$1.3 Billion is Being Spent for Medicare Advantage Health Plans that Provide No Care to Veterans
This week, we observed Veterans’ Day, honoring Veterans for their incredible strength, resilience, and commitment to our country. As we are also in the midst of Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7), now is an important time to ensure … [Continue reading]
Virginia Department of Veterans Services Releases New Online Resource to Support Veterans and Military Families
Dear Angel, I am a veteran who resides in Northern Virginia. I know there are lots of resources available in our state, but I’m not sure how to find them all. Is there one place that I can look online to find all of the information that I need, … [Continue reading]
Legal and Financial Considerations Associated with Multi-Generational Living Arrangements
Most of us know someone whose adult child moved back in with them after college, a job loss, or a divorce. In other situations, seniors who have lost their spouse or who no longer can or want to live on their own may also opt to live with their grown … [Continue reading]
November is National Family Caregivers Month
Dear Kiwi and Mango, I read that November is National Caregivers Month. I am a caregiver for my mother, who lives in our home and suffers from dementia. I am stressed and could use a support group of other caregivers in a similar situation. I was … [Continue reading]
Yikes! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2024
Halloween is tomorrow, so this is the perfect time to share this year’s most petrifying articles. From those who had to endure the intrusive, expensive nightmare of probate to a screening tool that can accurately predict risk of dying within the next … [Continue reading]
Keeping the “Happy” in Happy Halloween for Seniors with Dementia
Dear Hayek, Halloween is tomorrow night. Recently, my mother, who has Alzheimer’s disease, moved in with our family. I am concerned about how she will react to all of the commotion of kids in costume ringing the doorbell, my dogs going crazy, and … [Continue reading]
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