Dear Magic, You look so cute in your Christmas tree headband that I thought I would ask you this question. My mom is coming for Christmas and will be at my home for several days. I haven’t seen her for a while, and my … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: 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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
“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 … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: 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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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