Dear Oakley, My husband and I are hoping to retire in the next five years, but we’re not sure if our retirement savings are on track. Are there any useful benchmarks we can take a look at to give us a sense of how we are doing? … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Making the Holidays Comfortable for Loved Ones with Disabilities
December 16, 2022 by
Dear Oakley, My teenager with ASD and my child with Down Syndrome will be experiencing the holidays with our extended family — cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. We are expecting 25 people this year, for the first time … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Microboards and Self-directed Support Corporations
December 9, 2022 by
Dear Raider, I am a single parent of an adult child with severe autism and I am considering all of our options. I heard about Microboards and Self-directed Support Corporations, but don’t know much about them. Can you provide … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: A Urine Test for Alzheimer’s?
December 2, 2022 by
Dear Angel, I heard somewhere that there is a urine test for Alzheimer’s that is being tested? What do you know about this? Thanks for your help! Pete Tesst --- Dear Pete, It’s true. There is a urine test being … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: It’s International Fraud Awareness Week— Things to Know!
November 18, 2022 by
Dear Oakley, Senior fraud seems to be on the rise. I have had several friends who have been affected by it, unfortunately. I understand that it is International Fraud Awareness Week. What are some common types of fraud I should … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Veteran Caregiver Assistance Programs You Might Not Know About
November 11, 2022 by
Dear Raider, Welcome to the Critter Corner team! My father is a Vietnam Veteran, and my husband and I care for him in our home. I am wondering what caregiver assistance programs are available to help with caring for my dad and … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: It’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month — Get a Free Virtual Screening!
November 4, 2022 by
Dear Hayek, I often experience memory loss. I am not sure if it’s just old age or other health issues, such as perhaps vitamin deficiency or lack of sleep. Are there any free virtual screenings that you know of that screen for … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Does Medicare Advantage Compare to Traditional Medicare?
October 28, 2022 by
Dear Oakley, It is Medicare Open Enrollment season, and I’m deciding whether I need a Medicare Advantage plan or if I want to stick with Traditional Medicare. Do you have any research you can share on the subject to help me … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: New Research Shows How Having Pets Helps Promote Healthy Aging and Prevent Cognitive Decline
October 21, 2022 by
Dear Angel, I’ve been living alone for the past five years and I’m thinking of getting a pet to keep me company. I’ve heard about benefits of having a pet, but didn’t realize that there were cognitive benefits as well. What are … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Self-Management Education Programs for Chronic Conditions in Virginia, DC, and Maryland
October 14, 2022 by
Dear Hayek, I heard that there is such a thing as self-management for chronic conditions. I want to keep my chronic conditions under control and improve my quality of life and health outcomes, but I don’t know where to begin. … [Read more...]
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