With Halloween upon us, it is time to present you, our dear readers, with this year's scariest & creepiest stories. From the nightmare of probate to court cases involving filial responsibility, we uncovered some scary … [Read more...]
Print This PageCaregiving Across the Miles
October 24, 2014 by
Q. I live in Northern Virginia, 700 miles away from my parents, who are in Florida. My father has Parkinson’s and insists on staying in our family home. His mobility has diminished, and I worry about him falling nearly every day. … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Talking to an Estranged Sibling about a Mother’s Care
October 17, 2014 by
Dear Ernie and Janette, My mother has late-stage dementia and no Power of Attorney or Advance Medical Directive in place. Unfortunately, I am estranged from my sister and we haven't spoken in years. We need to discuss plans … [Read more...]
Print This PageNASA SmartWatch, Implanted Health Devices, and Other New Technology for Seniors
October 14, 2014 by
Is Grandpa going gadget-crazy? Not quite yet, but we are getting there. According to a recent Pew Research survey, the number of older adults using the internet and related tech devices is increasing, with 59% of seniors reporting … [Read more...]
Print This PageSix Myths About Falls
October 3, 2014 by
Q. I recently visited my parents, who are in their 70’s, and have been worried ever since. My father, Sam, fell three times during the two days I was there. Often, my mother, Elaine, has lunch out and quilts with her friends, … [Read more...]
Print This PageEmbracing Green Living as we Age
September 26, 2014 by
Q. My mother, Phyllis, is very environmentally conscious. She recycles and finds a creative use for nearly everything. Green living is among her top priorities. Ever since my father died, my mother has had a hard time living … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Technology to Age-in-Place
August 12, 2014 by
Currently, there are 75 million baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964). And, according to AARP research, more than 80% of them want to age-in-place as they get older. But how can they do so if they need family members—who … [Read more...]
Print This PagePlanning for Long-Term Care (Part 1)
October 9, 2012 by
Are you one of the millions of Americans over age 50 who has not yet started planning for long-term care? As financially responsible adults, most of us are prepared for some unexpected disasters – we pay for health and property … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Reverse Mortgage Saga Part 6: “How One Reverse Mortgage Lender is Helping Americans Stay at Home”
June 8, 2012 by
I have chronicled the ups and downs of the reverse mortgage industry for the past five years. In 2010, I exposed two major problems with the reverse mortgage industry -- the “competency problem” and the “expense problem.” I … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Reverse Mortgage Saga Part 5: “How the Farr Law Firm is Helping Clients Stay at Home”
June 1, 2012 by
“Presume not that I am the thing I was,” wrote William Shakespeare in the play, 2 Henry IV, reminding us that nothing stays the same. On the personal side, we all change over time; our families and our other assets grow and … [Read more...]
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