“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 … [Read more...]
Print This PageWine, Women, and Dementia Offers a Window into the Lives of Dementia Caregivers
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Critter Corner: What to Do When You Can No Longer Care for an Elderly Parent
November 20, 2024 by
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 … [Read more...]
Print This Page$1.3 Billion is Being Spent for Medicare Advantage Health Plans that Provide No Care to Veterans
November 13, 2024 by
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 … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Virginia Department of Veterans Services Releases New Online Resource to Support Veterans and Military Families
November 13, 2024 by
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 … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat are the Legal and Financial Considerations Associated with Multi-Generational Living Arrangements?
November 6, 2024 by
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 … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: November is National Family Caregivers Month
November 6, 2024 by
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 … [Read more...]
Print This PageYikes! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2024
October 30, 2024 by
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 … [Read more...]
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