Mt. Vernon at Home Village Residents Playing Pool Q. I grew up in Northern Virginia and raised three children here. Now, they’re spread out across the world – one in Florida, one in Oregon, and one in Texas. All three children … [Read more...]
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March 21, 2014 by
Q. My mother, Sheila, and my father, Tim, always lived in the moment and steered clear of discussions about getting older, retirement, and planning for the future. They lived in a rural part of Virginia and were convinced that … [Read more...]
Print This PageEveryone is at Risk for Alzheimer’s
March 19, 2014 by
Did you know that every 67 seconds someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s and that more than 5 million Americans are currently living with the disease? The “2014 Alzheimer’s Facts and Figures” report, released recently by the … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Autism is Really Like
March 13, 2014 by
Q. My 6-year-old son, Jackson, was recently diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). To better his chances for a productive life, I signed him up for play therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, as the … [Read more...]
Print This PageMeeting the Needs of Dementia Patients and Their Caregivers
March 12, 2014 by
An estimated 5.4 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, and 70% are cared for in the community by family members and friends. Unfortunately, most people with dementia who live at … [Read more...]
Print This PageTop 10 Medicaid Myths
March 11, 2014 by
The Medicaid program is our country’s largest health and long-term care insurer, covering one in six Americans, including two-thirds of nursing home residents and one in five persons under 65 with chronic disabilities. A look at … [Read more...]
Print This PageDon’t Forget These Often-Overlooked Tax Deductions
March 6, 2014 by
As tax time draws near, you want to make sure you file all the proper forms and take all deductions you're entitled to. The following are some helpful but often overlooked deductions to keep in mind as you prepare your 2013 … [Read more...]
Print This PageAnd the Oscar for Best Alzheimer’s Patient Goes to. . .
March 3, 2014 by
Joyce Griffen, a retired anthropology professor at Dartmouth University, spends many hours a week rehearsing and playing different roles. She's not involved in theater and hasn’t been since college. However, in a week’s time, she … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Mom Be Discharged From a Nursing Home Against Her Wishes?
February 28, 2014 by
Q. My mother, Bunny, was told she is being discharged from the nursing home in which she resides. She and I are completely against this. For what reasons may a nursing home discharge a resident and what recourse do we have? A. … [Read more...]
Print This PageHas Grandpa Lost His Marbles or Am I Losing Mine?
February 27, 2014 by
Q. My father, Jim, has been a big help to our family. He picks up our daughter, Sophie, from preschool every day and watches her while my husband and I are working, which we are very grateful for. Lately, however, he has been … [Read more...]
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