Dear Angel, I am a disabled Air Force veteran, and my husband and I live in Northern Virginia. We have mostly stayed in the house due to the pandemic and miss seeing family. I am pretty technologically savvy and we’d love to … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How do Medicare and Social Security Work Together?
November 6, 2020 by
Dear Oakley, My husband will soon be retiring and is curious about Social Security and Medicare and how the two programs work together. Can you help explain this to him? Thanks for your help! Tu Gether --- Dear Tu, Social … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How is it Possible for People with Alzheimer’s to Remember Their Past So Well?
October 30, 2020 by
Dear Magic, My grandpa, Steve, is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Recently a friend that he grew up with came to visit. They told stories and shared memories of when my grandpa was a teenager. He remembered some of them … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What is the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment for 2021?
October 16, 2020 by
Dear Oakley, What is the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment for 2021, and how is COLA calculated? Thanks so much! Maura Monney --- Dear Maura, The Social Security Administration announced this week that the … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What New Technology Can Help My Mother Age-in-Place Safely?
October 9, 2020 by
Dear Magic, In the past, you’ve published lots of articles on aging-in-place technology. My mother is aging-in-place and I worry about her, since we try not to visit her due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Are there any new … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Things to Keep in Mind When Planning for Your Pet
October 2, 2020 by
Dear Angel, I have five children: two humans, two dogs and a cat. That’s right, I consider my pets as my children. I plan to meet with Mr. Farr to plan for them all. I’m just wondering: what are some things to keep in … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Does COVID-19 Have Any Connection to Parkinson’s Disease?
September 25, 2020 by
Dear Hayek, My uncle, Ronnie, died of complications from Parkinson’s Disease last year. He suffered for a long time with deteriorating mobility, speech issues, and inability to swallow. Eventually, he was diagnosed with … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Social Security Strategies for Solo Agers
September 18, 2020 by
Dear Angel, I am 61 and considering whether to take my Social Security benefits next year or to wait. I am single and don’t have any children. Do you have any tips for someone in my situation? Thanks for your help! Earl … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Grandparents Are Experiencing Better Emotional Well-Being Than Others During The Pandemic
September 11, 2020 by
Dear Magic, My grandmother lives alone in a rural part of Virginia. We are concerned about her emotional well-being during the coronavirus pandemic, but don’t want to visit in fear of bringing germs to her home. I hear that … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Became a Caregiver
August 28, 2020 by
Dear Hayek, My mother, who has dementia, is moving in with me. Is there anything I should know before I embark upon this new role? Thanks for your help! Thanks! Juana Knowe —- Dear Juana, It is very kind of you to care … [Read more...]
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