Dear Ribbit,My father has hearing loss and I fear that it's affecting his driving. He gave me a ride to the airport yesterday, and we almost got into two accidents. Are their things that can be done to help someone with … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Last Minute Tech Gifts for Mother’s Day
Dear Magic,It's Mother's Day on Sunday, and I want to get something extra special for my mother. She is pretty tech savvy and enjoys the newest technology. I really don't know what the newest technology is for seniors who … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Scam Targeting Tax Refunds
Dear Bebe,I read something about a scam where computers belonging to tax preparers are being breached, people are getting fake refunds deposited into their accounts, and then being asked to return the money to scam artists. … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Questions to Ask When Hiring a Home Health Agency
Dear Angel,Our mom had a pretty bad stroke recently, but fortunately it was not a massive stroke, and we will be able to bring her home soon. We're looking for a home health agency to assist her when she comes home from the … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Replacing Om with Haha
Dear Magic,A good belly laugh feels great sometimes. And, I heard laughing can be therapeutic and can even help stave off chronic pain, stress, depression, and diabetes. A friend of mine who lives in a retirement community … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Take my Guns and my Home, but NOT MY CAR KEYS
Dear Bebe,When my father reached his 75th birthday, he had made quite a few concessions to age. He willingly gave up his guns and hunting, a passion he had since his childhood. He no longer mowed his own yard or cleaned his … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Pets to Help Solve Loneliness
Dear Ribbit,My father lives alone, more than 1,000 miles away. He can be stubborn sometimes and although we offered to move him into our home, he wants to stay put. We are thinking of getting him a pet to keep him company. Do … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: I Am My Mother’s Financial Caregiver. Now What?
Dear Bebe,When my mother did her estate planning several years ago, I was told I would be the trustee for her trust and the agent under her Financial Power of Attorney, should there come a time when she can no longer handle … [Read more...]