Note: This article is the first part of a three part series sharing the wisdom of Katya De Luisa, a dementia educator and author of “Journey through the Infinite Mind–the Science and Spirituality of Dementia.” Read part 2 and part 3 here. “We never lose those we love, whether through dementia or death. They are […]
Almost All Nursing Home Beds Are Medicaid Beds
Q. My father is being cared for in our home near Old Town Alexandria but needs more care than we can provide. We are seriously considering nursing home care as the best option for him. With the incredibly high cost of care, we are also considering Medicaid asset protection planning, so we can retain some […]
Nearly 100,000 Dementia Cases Potentially Could Have Been Prevented with Better Eye Care
Q. A friend told me that vision loss is a risk factor for dementia, but that treating it can help lessen the risk. My mom never wears her glasses and may need cataract surgery but refuses to get her eyes checked. Her family has a high rate of dementia, and this is something that certainly […]
How Do I to Handle Aggression and Agitation in Dementia without Medication?
Q. My husband, Billy, 72, was diagnosed with dementia a few years ago. He has become combative recently and has become verbally and physically abusive, which is so unlike him. I’m not accustomed to this behavior from my typically mild-mannered husband, and I’m afraid it could get worse. What are the best ways to handle […]
Is Your Loved One Ready for a Nursing Home?
Q. We have been caring for my mother in our home for the past five years. We think she needs more help than we can provide. How do you know when a loved one is ready for a nursing home? Thanks for your help! A. Caregivers and families often make a huge effort to keep […]
What is Neuropalliative Care and Why is it a Good Option for those with Progressive Neurological Diseases?
Q. My father was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia six months ago. We are trying to figure out the best type of care for him at this stage and into the future. I know a bit about palliative care and think that it could be a good option for him. Recently, someone in a support […]
Does Decluttering Help or Hurt People with Dementia? Two Sides to the Story
Linda, who is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, enjoys taking trips to the thrift store. Her intent is to find treasures and collectibles, such as teacups, which she has collected since she was a child. Once in a while, Linda brings home a teacup, but most of the time, she comes home with a […]
Robin Williams Would Have Been 70 This Year — What We Now Know About His Lewy Body Dementia
On July 21, 2021, comedian and actor Robin Williams would have turned 70. Seven years prior, he suffered from an undiagnosed neurodegenerative disease, later determined to be Lewy Body Dementia, which led him to take his own life. Williams’ suicide brought awareness to the life-changing, fatal disease known as Lewy Body Dementia, and his passing […]
FTC Urges Research Before Charitable Donations
Dear Hayek, I am thinking about giving charitable donations this month. I want to make sure that the charities I am choosing are legitimate and that most of the money I give goes to those in need. I also want to make sure I’m not getting scammed, as I heard scams related to charitable giving […]
My Retirement Plan Is You – Adult Children Giving Back to Their Parents in Retirement
Rebecca Danigelis, an immigrant from England, first visited the YWCA on Clarendon Street in Boston in 1978, after she attended rape counseling sessions. Five years later, she moved into a low-income apartment there with her two young sons and eventually was hired as the head housekeeper of the Y’s new hotel on the sixth and […]
“Back Door” Roth Conversions: Should You Convert Your Traditional IRA into a Roth IRA?
Q. My husband and I are hoping to retire in five years, and we’re finally ready to do our retirement planning and estate planning. We both have significant amounts in traditional IRAs and are wondering if we should consider converting some or all of that money to a Roth IRA now, while the income tax […]
IRS Announces Contribution Limits for IRAs in 2022
Dear Hayek, I heard that the Treasury Department has announced inflation-adjusted figures for retirement account savings for 2022. It seems that contribution limits are up for workplace plans. Are they also up for Individual Retirement Accounts? Thanks for your help, Ira Limitz —- Dear Ira, IRA contribution limits are flat, which means the amount you […]
What Joe Namath isn’t Telling you About Medicare…
Many of you have seen the Joe Namath commercial talking about the free benefits you can get with Medicare, such as rides to medical appointments, private home aides, delivered home meals, and more. I’m happy to say that the benefits he speaks of are available to eligible clients through my relationship with Medicare Together. They […]
What Can You Learn from 3,000 Years of Collective Life Experience?
Emmy Cleaves, 86, is a yoga teacher who discovered Bikram Yoga after suffering a brain hemorrhage at age 35. Emmy continues to teach at a studio, inspiring students of all ages to heal their bodies and improve their lives with Bikram Yoga. According to Emmy, “I teach because I think it’s so important. It’s a […]
Medicaid-Covered Home Health Care in Maryland — Reality or Illusion?
Q. For years, my Aunt Linda, 80, who lives in Rockville, Maryland, has had trouble walking or standing for long periods and trouble getting in and out of her favorite chair. She also needs help dressing and bathing, and she has frequent incontinence. As her dementia gets worse, she has started to need more assistance […]
Compassionate Deception: Is Therapeutic Fibbing Okay to Do When a Loved One Has Dementia?
People living with dementia commonly experience different realities and beliefs from those around them. Barton Bernstein, an emeritus professor of history at Stanford University, has experienced this firsthand with his 79-year-old wife, Donna, who has advanced dementia. He’s been her caregiver for the past two and a half years at home until recently, when a […]
Avoiding the Most Common Retirement Mistakes
Q. My wife and I are on target to retire in five years. We want to make sure we don’t make any major mistakes along the way. What, in your opinion, are some of the most common retirement mistakes and how can we avoid them? Thanks for your help! A. As many of you know, […]
Tony Bennett: When Musical Memory Triumphs Over Alzheimer’s
This past Sunday on “60 Minutes,” Tony Bennett’s wife, Susan, revealed that Tony (95) was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s five years ago. The entire country may now know that Tony has Alzheimer’s, but Tony himself doesn’t know of his diagnosis, and if he does, it isn’t stopping him from performing. He has continued to produce music […]
How to Be a Patient Advocate for a Loved One
Q. My father, Rick, has FTD (frontotemporal dementia — the kind that causes him to have behavioral problems such as aggression and lack of respect for the personal space of others) and also suffers from recurring urinary tract infections. On one recent occasion, his UTI was so bad that he was seriously delusional and the […]
Long-Term Care Planning Month — Can the Terms “Long-Term Care” and “Nursing Home Care” Be Used Synonymously?
Dear Oakley, I read somewhere that October is Long-Term Care (LTC) planning month. I heard that 70% of seniors will need long-term care in their lifetimes. I’m a little confused though. Is “long-term care” another way of saying “nursing home care?” Thanks for your clarification. Thanks! Elle T. Cee —- Dear Elle, You are correct. October […]
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