Q. When my husband, Paul, first met my parents, they didn't hit it off. He can be stubborn sometimes, and mom is difficult, and she never thought that he was good enough for me. After Thanksgiving dinner, when we announced we were engaged, my mother … [Continue reading]
Seven Marathons in Seven Days with Parkinson’s?
Bret Parker has had Parkinson's for 11 years, since he was 38 years old. Recently, he made an amazing goal for himself of running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days, and nothing was going to stop him from achieving it. That was his attitude, … [Continue reading]
The Farr Law Firm Congratulates Sunrise Senior Living
Congratulations Sunrise Senior Living. According to the J.D. Power 2018 Senior Living Satisfaction Study, Sunrise Senior Living ranks highest among senior living communities with an overall satisfaction score of 802, driven primarily by high scores … [Continue reading]
Two Popular Medigap Plans are Being Shuttered — What It Means for You!
Q. A couple of years ago, my aunt Linda applied for a Plan F Medigap plan and the insurance company approved her. The following year, she saw a specialist about some hip problems she was experiencing, went for an MRI, and ended up needing hip … [Continue reading]
Is Original Medicare Sufficient?
Dear Angel, My mom is eligible for Medicare this year and is exploring her options. She is not sure whether to get a supplemental plan, or if original Medicare is enough. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks, Iz Ittanuff --- Dear … [Continue reading]
Senior $afe Act and Other Safeguards Against Financial Exploitation
Joseph and Carol are in their 80's and are retired. Recently, their daughter Karen moved in after a tough divorce that left her broke. One of the reasons Karen's husband left was because of her spending habits. Shortly after moving in with her … [Continue reading]
After-Death Communication—A Comforting Presence
Ever get a sign from a deceased loved one or felt the person’s presence — perhaps a through a familiar scent, a tactile sensation, or the lights flickering at just the right moment? These feelings of contact can certainly be a comforting presence, … [Continue reading]
My Dad Doesn’t Recognize Me; is it Still Worth Visiting?
Dear Magic, My dad is in a nursing home, and has dementia. I visited him a lot when he first got there, but my visits have tapered off a bit. I'm not sure if he knows who I am anymore, or if there is a benefit to him if I visit. Visiting … [Continue reading]
But I Promised I Wouldn’t Put her in a Nursing Home
Click Here to Read Magic's to "My Dad Doesn't Recognize Me - Is It Still Worth Visiting?" Q. I remember the moment like it was yesterday. My mom, who had Parkinson's for ten years at the time, was sitting at my kitchen table. I saw how challenging … [Continue reading]
Senior Living Now and in 2028
Maria lived in a colonial-style townhome with 14 stairs up from the basement, and 14 more to her bedroom. It was wearing on her joints to go up and down all those steps. She was also beginning to feel lonely and isolated, since most of her friends … [Continue reading]
Another Continuing Care Retirement Community Bites the Dust?
Do you have a loved one who is interested in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)s? He or she should proceed with caution. Here's an example of another CCRC in financial trouble - Air Force Village West was a CCRC for retired military … [Continue reading]
The Best Way to “Disinherit” an Estranged Adult Child
Q. My adult daughter, Hallie, is from a previous marriage. I have been happily married to my second husband for 15 years, and we have supplied much love and finances to keep Hallie's family going through the years. We even placed a 2nd mortgage on … [Continue reading]
Update Your Estate Planning Documents Now!
Dear Magic, My husband and I came to Evan's office to do our estate planning several years ago. We have had some family changes since then, such as our children got married and had children of their own. With all this happening and with the new … [Continue reading]
Can the Aging Clock be Reset?
No matter how old we are, most of us have had the fantasy of winding back the clock on our personal aging process. Whether it's having less wrinkles or grey hair, or even feeling like we did 20 years ago, most of us wish we could experience it … [Continue reading]
Dementia and the Right to Die
Q. During her last two years of agony, my mother would look at me and her doctors and nurses often and say, "Can't you just give me a little black pill?" It was obvious to all of us what she meant and, of course, all we could say was that we couldn't … [Continue reading]
Should You Get a DNR Tattoo?
Dear Ribbit, I read something about people in Florida getting tattoos that tell doctors that they do not want to be resuscitated. Is this something more people should consider? If someone doesn't have a tattoo, how do medical professionals find … [Continue reading]
Long-Distance Caregivers: Making the Most of Your Role
Kate is concerned about her mother, a recent widow who lives alone in Kate’s childhood home in Fairfax County. Although Kate lives in Massachusetts, she grew up in Northern Virginia and it’s where her mother feels most comfortable. Kate’s mother’s … [Continue reading]
Exercise for Seniors with Dementia?
Dear Angel, My mom has always been into fitness. Every day for years, she would take a mile walk in the morning around the lake. She was diagnosed with dementia a few years ago. I know she would love to continue to exercise. But, now I am afraid … [Continue reading]
Fasting to Live Longer
Q. I am so blessed and have so much to live for: an amazing wife, two successful adult children, five grandchildren, and a home on the beach in Florida that we visit frequently. I am aware that people are living longer these days. I want to do what … [Continue reading]
The Secret to Well-Being for Seniors?
Ellie has become increasingly lonely since her husband passed away, and it was beginning to take a toll on her well-being. She began questioning the meaning of life and became depressed. She also found herself to be increasingly unfocused and began … [Continue reading]
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