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The “Queen of Soul” and Other Celebrities Who Died Without a Will

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Aretha Franklin, “the Queen of Soul” died on August 16, at the age of 76, from pancreatic cancer. Similar to many other celebrities as we will describe in more detail in this article, a recent court filing revealed that Franklin didn’t have a will (i.e., that she died intestate). Franklin reportedly had amassed a fortune […]

How to Find the Best Nursing Home for Your Loved One

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Q. We are looking for the right nursing home for my mother, but I’m having trouble knowing whether to trust the ratings I see online on the federal government’s Nursing Home Compare website. For instance, there’s a nursing home close to my house that would be convenient, but the ratings are perplexing. Nine reviewers have […]

Edible Water to Combat Dehydration in Dementia

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It’s the end of August and it’s almost Labor Day weekend. Many of us celebrate the holiday with barbecues, pool parties, and picnics in the park, enjoying the last hurrah of 90-degree weather. Unfortunately, for people with dementia, the warmer weather can cause discomfort, dehydration, and distress. Dehydration and Dementia Dehydration is a common challenge […]

New Resource Will Help Consumers Connect With LTC Insurers

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Since 1990, nearly 10 million Americans have purchased a long-term care insurance policy. Unfortunately, when the policies were needed 15-20 years later, many of these people (or their adult children) couldn’t find the copies of them. Until now, no single resource listing phone numbers for the Claims Departments of long-term care insurers has existed. A […]

How to Prepare for Retirement When a Recession is Looming

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The current bull market is the second longest in history. However, the excitement over tax reform is beginning to fade somewhat. Someday our long run of economic growth could end in a damaging recession, and the way things are going, it could be in the next two years. When this happens, jobs will disappear, paychecks […]

Should Doctors Ask Older People If They Have Guns at Home?

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      Q. I took my father for his routine physical appointment last week. The doctor asked him all kinds of questions, but didn’t inquire about whether he owns a gun. He actually owns three guns, and I’m concerned about it because he is losing his memory. In my opinion, physicians should inquire about […]

Dealing with the Emotions of Caregiving

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Dear Ribbit, I recently became a caregiver for my mother after she had a stroke. I am completely new at this, being a single woman in my 40’s. Many emotions are beginning to surface, such as anger, anxiety, irritability, frustration, and even disgust. I’m not sure what to do about all these emotions, and how […]

Long-Term Care Insurance: That Wasn’t Supposed to Happen!

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Q. When my mom was in her 50’s, long-term care insurance seemed like a great idea. She bought a policy while she and my father were still relatively healthy, paid their monthly premiums on time every month, and in return they thought they’d be able to afford a nursing home, assisted-living facility, or personal home […]

Is Medicare Going Broke?

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Q. I was reading the news online, as I do every morning, and saw the headline, “Medicare to go broke three years earlier than expected, trustees say”. This is alarming to me. Is it true? A. Earlier this month, the Medicare Board of Trustees issued its annual financial review of the program. Since its release, […]

What Does the 2018 Medicare Trustees Report Say About Social Security?

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Dear Magic, I read that the 2018 Medicare Trustees Report was recently released. There have been some alarming headlines about the future of Medicare, but I haven’t seen anything about Social Security. Based on the findings in the report, what does the future look like for Social Security?  Thanks, Nada D. Pleated — Dear Nada, […]

Am I a Helicopter Child, and If So, Why is That a Bad Thing?

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Q. I heard my sister and brother talking about my mother’s care the other day when they thought I couldn’t hear them. I distinctly remember them mentioning the term “helicopter child,” and they were referring to me! I have heard the term “helicopter” parent, and I know that it refers to someone who has the […]

Evan Farr Speaks at NARFE Luncheon

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This was excerpted from the June 2018 National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association, Dulles Chapter 1241, newsletter: “Evan Farr, nationally known expert on estate planning gave an interesting and informative presentation to attendees…We were delighted to have had Mr. Evan Farr, Certified Elder Law Attorney as our guest speaker on May 21. He specializes […]

Are you Ready for Retirement? Advice from Warren Buffett

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Mike has worked for the federal government since he graduated from college. He estimates that he will retire in ten years, and he wants to make sure he is prepared when he does. His wife, Lily, is a consultant, who does not have benefits through her job. Lily wants to ensure that she is prepared, […]

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