Dear Ernie and Jannette, We want to support our favorite local charities and small businesses as much as we can while they are reviving themselves from all the changes in their business environments. We would like to give now, but are wondering if … [Continue reading]
Does Habitat for Humanity Help Seniors Age in Place?
Elena, 85, moved into a ranch house decades ago, hoping to grow old gracefully in her one-story home. As she started getting older and was on her own, she worried about how she would tackle the upkeep her home required. Thirty years passed — and she … [Continue reading]
Retirement Risks faced by Millennials, Generation X, and Baby Boomers
Q. My husband, Glenn, and I are in our 50’s and deciding when to retire. We’re finding decisions about retirement (when to retire, where to retire, how much to save, etc.) to be some of the biggest decisions we have had to make. We were told that the … [Continue reading]
Top 10 Ways to Plan for Retirement
Dear Magic, I am hoping to retire in the next 10-15 years. Do you have any tips to help me plan ahead? Thanks Rhea Tyre --- Dear Rhea, The U.S. Department of Labor recently released a helpful compilation of things you can do to plan for … [Continue reading]
How Your Attitude Towards Aging Can Save Your Life
Dr. David Lereah (62) is a well-respected economist, a notable author, and a business entrepreneur. Formerly a Fairfax county resident, he was chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association and then later assumed the same role at National … [Continue reading]
Futuristic Post-Pandemic Changes Coming to Senior Living?
Dear Angel, With the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and the danger it poses to residents, some things need to change now and for the future. What changes are being implemented and/or planned? Thanks! Chan … [Continue reading]
What’s the Difference Between Assisted Living and Nursing Home Care, and which is Less Expensive?
Q. We are currently caring for my mother-in-law, Margaret, in our home. We enjoy having her with us, but as her needs keep becoming greater, we find that she may need more support than we can provide. I have read that when a senior has a … [Continue reading]
Will Your Stimulus Check Affect Medicaid Eligibility?
Last month, many of us received stimulus checks in the mail. In fact, according to USA Today, 88% of Americans aged 18 and older were eligible for them. The check distribution started after the government passed the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, … [Continue reading]
Fairfax County Offers Virtual Senior Center for Active Seniors
Dear Oakley, I am 80 years old, but still very active. Before the pandemic, I used to enjoy taking exercise classes, attending seminars on topics of interest, touring historical sites, and interactingwith other seniors. I know things are starting to … [Continue reading]
Help Me Get Rid of This Timeshare Please!
Q. My aunt Helen left me a timeshare thinking she was doing me a favor. She always said I should travel more often, since I rarely go anywhere. Now, I have this timeshare and I still don’t travel (I’m a homebody, and that will never change.) So, now … [Continue reading]
Is There Such a Thing as an Advance Directive for Psychiatric Patients in Virginia, DC, or Maryland?
In his first year of his residency, Dr. David Nissan, a resident in psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital, worked under compassionate physicians who emphasized the importance of carefully explaining the risks and benefits of treatments to … [Continue reading]
Keeping Seniors Safe as Things Reopen
Q. My granddaughter, Hailey, called the other day and she sounded happier than she has been in months. Her small business and other stores and restaurants in the DC Area are beginning to reopen starting today (Friday, 5/29). She told me that the … [Continue reading]
“Grandkids on Demand” Help with Loneliness
Dear Magic, Maury, a man I used to work with, is in his 90’s and lives alone. I touched base with him recently over the phone, and I can tell he has been lonely during the pandemic. He always told me how he wished he had gotten married, so he could … [Continue reading]
How to Meaningfully Reconnect with Someone Who Has Dementia
Thirty years ago, Dr. Anne Basting, a gerontologist and a professor, had an experience that would change her life forever. Dr. Basting, who currently teaches theater at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, was researching aging and memory for her … [Continue reading]
Helping Veterans with PTSD During COVID-19
Q. I’m a new caregiver for my father, Ted. Since I began a few months ago, most of my caregiving has been at a distance, due to the coronavirus. Dad has Post-traumatic Stress Disorder from his time in the Vietnam War. What can I expect, as far as … [Continue reading]
Resources for Veterans (and others) with PTSD During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dear Hayek, My father is a veteran with PTSD who is being cared for at home by my mother. I know the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been easy on them, having to stay at home all time and not being able to see their grandchildren in person. What can my … [Continue reading]
The Top 19 Weird Will Requests
The COVID-19 crisis has caused many Americans to contemplate their mortality. The pandemic has prompted people to think more about what to do if they become infected. And for many of these people, that includes thinking about estate … [Continue reading]
Should Nursing Homes Reopen to Visitors?
Q. My mother, Betty, is in a nursing home in Richmond. Although she has advanced dementia, I could tell that she always enjoyed our family’s visits. Her face always brightened when she saw me, my wife, and her grandchildren. She would smile when we … [Continue reading]
New Fairfax County Grocery Shopping and Pharmacy Pick-up Service for Older Adults
Dear Magic, My 85-year-old neighbor, Ruth, goes to the supermarket, but not often. Even with her facemask and rubber gloves, she doesn’t want to risk anything. She is not technologically savvy, so she cannot order online. I’ve helped a few times … [Continue reading]
Is Driving Cessation a Risk Factor for Long-Term Care?
Olivia has always enjoyed driving. She loves the wind in her hair as she drives on Main Street with the top down on her convertible, a retirement present she bought for herself. She enjoys the independence she feels when she gets behind the wheel and … [Continue reading]
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