Years before they were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, subtle changes became apparent in the spoken and written words of public figures Ronald Reagan and Iris Murdoch. During non-scripted public speaking, the late President Reagan showed a significant … [Continue reading]
Problems with Beneficiary Designations Part 3 — Usually They Take Precedence Over Your Estate Planning Documents, But Sometimes They Don’t
Note: This article is Part 3 in a series on the Problems with Beneficiary Designations. Links for the prior two articles are below and at the bottom of this article. Please click here to read Part 1 and please click here to read Part 2. Q. My … [Continue reading]
How Estate Planning Helps You and Your Caregiver
Dear Angel, I have Parkinson’s and need lots of care, and I know things are just going to get tougher. My sister is my caregiver who helps me full-time. I heard that getting my estate planning and long-term care planning in order will not only … [Continue reading]
Technology Findings from AARP’s “2024 Tech Trends and Adults 50+”
Seniors are increasingly recognizing the role that technology can play in enabling a healthy life and improving well-being. A recent AARP study, titled “2024 Tech Trends and Adults 50+,” offers a wealth of findings about how seniors are harnessing … [Continue reading]
Consumer Protection Week: Record Losses of $10 Billion Due to Scams Were Reported to the FTC Last Year!
Q. You have always been so helpful in educating your readers about senior scams. Unfortunately, I recently read somewhere that there are some new scams on the horizon, including those involving hacking, identity theft, and cryptocurrency fraud. Can … [Continue reading]
Beware of Tax Season Scams!
Dear Raider, A friend of mine told me that there has been an uptick in tax season scams, where identity thefts and refund thefts are taking place. What is this all about so we can stay vigilant? Thanks for your help! Rhee … [Continue reading]
Liability of Drivers (and Their Family Members) Who Drive with Dementia. New Digital Tool Helps Determine When It’s Time to Stop Driving!
Approximately one in nine Americans ages 65 and older, or 6.7 million people, are estimated to live with Alzheimer’s disease, and millions more have other types of dementia. What’s alarming is that the majority of older adults with cognitive … [Continue reading]
What Does Medicare’s New Rule Mean for Prior Authorization?
Q. My wife and I are currently on Medicare. Something problematic that we have experienced is that when we go to a doctor’s appointment and need a referral, we cannot go to a specialist or get some much-needed medications without prior approval. It … [Continue reading]
Final Guidance Issued This Week to Help People with Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
Dear Kiwi and Mango, Although I’m on Medicare, the costs for my prescription drugs are still quite high, and frankly, I’m having trouble affording them. I heard something about a new guidance that was recently released to help people like me with … [Continue reading]
What Are the 15 Factors Linked to a Higher Risk of Young-Onset Dementia?
If you're in your 70s or 80s, and you've noticed that you're experiencing some forgetfulness, it may be reasonable to be concerned about memory loss that may or may not be dementia. But what if you're in your 60s, 50s, 40s, or 30s … surely those ages … [Continue reading]
Unprecedented Caregiver Fatigue in America — Do You Suffer from Caregiver Burnout?
Q. This past year, my mother, who has dementia, moved into our house, and I became her caregiver. I also work full-time from home and have two children of my own. Recently, I am feeling very anxious and stressed out, like I’m going to crack. I’m … [Continue reading]
Managing Stress and Anger as a Caregiver
Dear Angel, I’ve been a caregiver for my mother for a few years, and I experience feelings of anger inside sometimes. I feel guilty for having these emotions, but sometimes I just want to bury my head in a pillow and scream. What are some good … [Continue reading]
Caring for the Pet of a Loved One When They Can No Longer Do So Themselves
When Melissa's father died and her mother moved into a nursing home, Melissa adopted her parent’s poodle, Margot. During the three-hour drive to her house from where her mother was staying, Margot was shaking and afraid. Melissa stopped at the pet … [Continue reading]
How Can Patient Advocates Help on Your Health Care Journey?
Q. I recently came across a Next Avenue article where a 72-year-old woman was told she had a benign brain tumor and needed surgery. The surgery was supposed to be simple, and the family was told she’d recover quickly, but things did not go as … [Continue reading]
How Do You Effectively Advocate for Yourself in the Hospital?
Dear Hayek, My father is undergoing treatments in the hospital. He depends on me when I am there, but I can’t be around as often as I would like to be because of my job. My father still has his wits about him, but he is widowed, so he is often … [Continue reading]
Cognitive Testing Doesn’t Have to Cost Thousands — AARP Offers Free New Option
Many don’t realize that the brain is continuously changing and developing across our life span. This doesn’t just happen when we’re young. Some cognitive functions become weaker with age, while others actually improve. Cognition typically involves … [Continue reading]
Are Transfer on Death Deeds a Good Alternative to Estate Planning?
Q. I was recently discussing with my husband what would happen to our house in Annandale, Virginia when we are no longer around, especially since we don’t have our estate planning in place yet. One my friends’ parents recently passed away and the … [Continue reading]
Why Should Millennials and Gen Zers Care About Estate Planning?
Dear Raider, I’m in my 20’s and have never thought about estate planning. My older sister recently told me at a family gathering that she has her estate planning documents in place. I don’t understand why she would want to do this at such a young … [Continue reading]
Is Retirement Good or Bad for Your Mental Health?
Retirement is supposed to be one of the best times in your life. You’ve worked for so many years to finally reach this point, and now you can relax and enjoy your time with family and friends. You can move to a warmer climate if you prefer, sleep in, … [Continue reading]
How Are Taxes Filed if One Spouse is on Medicaid and the Other Spouse Has an Irrevocable Trust? And Does Getting Social Security Change How Taxes Get Filed?
Q. Thank you again for working with our family last year to protect our parents' assets, get our father approved for nursing home Medicaid, and set up an irrevocable Living Trust Plus for our mother. Now that it's tax time, we have numerous … [Continue reading]
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