Dear Angel, I recently visited my 80-year old mother, who is in the early stages of dementia. I noticed boxes of items that were mailed to her, including tons of magazines about body building and deep sea fishing (both of which … [Read more...]
Print This PageInformal Home Care Could Result in Medicaid Ineligibility
April 8, 2015 by
Betty Jensen was an elderly woman with dementia, who resided in her home in Muskegon, Michigan. In May 2011, when she needed assistance, her concerned grandson, Jason, acted on her behalf and hired a non-relative, Teresa … [Read more...]
Print This PageSeniors Should Consider Cruise Ships Rather than Nursing Homes
April 1, 2015 by
About 2 years ago my wife and I were on a cruise through the western Mediterranean aboard a Princess liner. At dinner we noticed a senior lady sitting alone along the rail of the grand stairway in the main dining room. I also … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Technology to Help Seniors Age-in-Place Safely
March 27, 2015 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun, My mother, Shirley, is in her 80’s and living alone. Recently, she reluctantly agreed to wear a device that allows her to call for help if she fell. It gives my brother and me a sense of … [Read more...]
Print This PageEstate Planning for Childless Couples
March 3, 2015 by
When many people think of estate planning, they assume that a person’s heirs are his or her children. But what happens when a couple has no children? Do they need to plan too? The answer is yes. At the very least, they should … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert: Can You Deduct a Toupee from Taxes?
February 13, 2015 by
Q. My boyfriend, Richard, became self-conscious about his baldness last year and went out one day and purchased a toupee. We also took in a foster cat, landscaped our property, and installed an in-ground pool to help us stay fit. … [Read more...]
Print This PageWant Free Long-Term Care? Try Medicare Part G.
February 6, 2015 by
Q. Nursing homes are so exorbitantly expensive. There is no way I can afford long-term care for myself, when the time comes, or for my husband, Morty. Is there any way to qualify for free long-term care in this country? A friend … [Read more...]
Print This PageBefore You Sign a Continuing Care Contract
February 3, 2015 by
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC), also known as Life Care Communities, offer older adults a spectrum of services and care facilities, typically starting with independent living arrangements, then advancing to assisted … [Read more...]
Print This PageHospice Care For Mom? But, She Isn’t Dying.
January 30, 2015 by
Q. My mother, Roxanne, 76, has suffered from lung disease for ten years. She still has her wits about her, and spends her days knitting, reading historical novels, and sipping tea. Recently, her doctor recommended hospice care, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Beating the Winter Blues
January 30, 2015 by
Dear Saki and Alley, I get depressed at this time of year, ever since my husband passed away. I had a full house for the holidays and everything seemed great, but now that it is over and the tree and decorations are gone, I am … [Read more...]
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