Dear Magic, Our daughter has special needs. We have money set aside for her in a special needs trust and we have an ABLE account set up. We want to do more to plan for her future. I heard about something called a Life Care Plan. What is it and what are all the things […]
Red Flags When Choosing a Nursing Home
Dear Ribbit, We are currently looking for a nursing home for my father and we narrowed it down to two. I have made several visits and interviewed staff and residents using your Nursing Home Evaluation Tool. There were certain things I think would make both a perfect fit, and a few things that I am […]
A New Docubank Feature — My Medical Snapshot
Dear Bebe, I carry around my DocuBank Card, and love the peace of mind of having it in my wallet. I have one concern, however. What if I was too incapacitated and in the emergency room. How would doctors know about my medical history, including the specialists I go to and the medications I take? […]
Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor
Dear Angel, Every year when I go for my annual checkup or a sick visit, I leave feeling uninformed. Maybe I don’t ask the right questions. What are some things that you recommend that seniors ask their doctor? Thanks, Wanda Knowmore —- Dear Wanda, Many of us make a mental list of questions to ask […]
Using Telehealth to Age-in-Place
Dear Ribbit, I am interested in possibly using telehealth instead of visiting the doctor’s office. What are the advantages of doing so? Thanks, Em Helth — Dear Em, Telehealth (sometimes also known as mHealth), is making it easier for seniors to live out their golden years in their homes. Telehealth refers to any form of […]
What Should I do After My Full-Time Caregiving Role Ends?
Dear Angel, My husband has dementia and he will be entering a nursing home soon. I’ve been his full-time, in-home caregiver for ten years and in all honesty, I can’t even imagine what life will be like when I’m not in this role. Of course, I’ll visit him, but since I’m not the one taking […]
Having a Furry Friend May Extend Your Life
Dear Bebe, I am considering getting a cat similar to you for my mother, who lives alone and doesn’t get much exercise. I heard pets have been known to promote longevity and social interaction. If it’s okay with her and her landlord, do you think it’s a good idea? I have a beloved poodle myself. […]
When Should I Plan for Long-Term Care?
Dear Angel, I read somewhere that I should start planning for long-term care now. I am only 40. That seems young. Is this correct and why? Thanks! Jus Fortee — Dear Jus, What you read is correct. Advisors recommend that clients start planning for long-term care years before they think they will need it. In […]
Mistakes Adult Siblings Make When Caregiving for a Parent
Dear Bebe, When I was growing up, I was the organized one who was responsible and did what he was told, and my sister was also pretty on-top of things. My brother–not so much. Now, we are at a point where we need to work together to be caregivers for our dad, who lives in […]
When Should I Make Changes to My Incapacity Plan?
Dear Ribbit, I saw the unthinkable happen to a friend of mine in college, and like most college students, he didn’t have incapacity planning in place. I saw it as a sign and got my own planning in order. Now that I graduated, I am wondering– is an incapacity plan something that stays the same […]
Driving Safely with Hearing Loss
Dear Ribbit, My father has hearing loss and I fear that it’s affecting his driving. He gave me a ride to the airport yesterday, and we almost got into two accidents. Are their things that can be done to help someone with hearing loss drive more safely? Thanks for your help! S. “Carrie” Driver — […]
Last Minute Tech Gifts for Mother’s Day
Dear Magic, It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday, and I want to get something extra special for my mother. She is pretty tech savvy and enjoys the newest technology. I really don’t know what the newest technology is for seniors who enjoy that kind of thing. I’m not too worried about getting it on time, because […]
Explaining Death and Dying to Grandchildren
Dear Bebe, My mother has a terminal illness and won’t be around much longer. I have yet to tell my children, because I don’t know the best way to explain it. Do you have any recommendations on how to tell children that their grandmother is dying? Thanks for your help! Khan Versayshun — Dear Khan, […]
Scam Targeting Tax Refunds
Dear Bebe, I read something about a scam where computers belonging to tax preparers are being breached, people are getting fake refunds deposited into their accounts, and then being asked to return the money to scam artists. How can I prevent this from happening to me? Thanks! Fay Kreefund — Dear Fay, The IRS recently […]
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Home Health Agency
Dear Angel, Our mom had a pretty bad stroke recently, but fortunately it was not a massive stroke, and we will be able to bring her home soon. We’re looking for a home health agency to assist her when she comes home from the hospital. The hospital gave us the name of just one agency, […]
What If I Claimed Social Security Too Early?
Dear Magic, In June of 2010, when I was 62 years old, I decided to quit working and take Social Security. I was afraid Social Security might go away before my full retirement age, or that I might die before that time, so I went ahead and locked in at the lower benefit. I also […]
Replacing Om with Haha
Dear Magic, A good belly laugh feels great sometimes. And, I heard laughing can be therapeutic and can even help stave off chronic pain, stress, depression, and diabetes. A friend of mine who lives in a retirement community recently told me she does something called laughing yoga? Unfortunately, my friend has early stages of dementia, […]
Take my Guns and my Home, but NOT MY CAR KEYS
Dear Bebe, When my father reached his 75th birthday, he had made quite a few concessions to age. He willingly gave up his guns and hunting, a passion he had since his childhood. He no longer mowed his own yard or cleaned his own gutters. In fact, five years ago, he sold his home to […]
Pets to Help Solve Loneliness
Dear Ribbit, My father lives alone, more than 1,000 miles away. He can be stubborn sometimes and although we offered to move him into our home, he wants to stay put. We are thinking of getting him a pet to keep him company. Do you think this is a wise idea? Is there any research […]
I Am My Mother’s Financial Caregiver. Now What?
Dear Bebe, When my mother did her estate planning several years ago, I was told I would be the trustee for her trust and the agent under her Financial Power of Attorney, should there come a time when she can no longer handle her own finances. Well, that time has come and it’s my time […]
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