Dear Angel, Q1. My father is hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine because he has Parkinson’s. My friend is experiencing the same hesitancy with her mother, who is in the early stages of dementia. Have you heard anything about the COVID vaccine for people with Parkinson’s or dementia, and why they should or shouldn’t get […]
Tips for Seniors for Financial Literacy Month
Dear Hayek, I am a caregiver for my 82-year-old mother. Sometimes she could use help with making financial decisions. What tips can you offer to me as a caregiver and to her as someone who still handles her own finances? Also, I have two children in their late 20s, and neither one of them is […]
FEMA will Offer Funeral Assistance for People Who Have Died of COVID-19
Dear Oakley, My friend’s dad recently died of COVID-19. Funerals are so expensive. Does the government provide any relief to help pay for them? Burr Yinghim — Dear Burr, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend’s father. Grieving the loss of a loved one during the fear and anxiety about the […]
How Can Seniors Best Adjust to Daylight Savings Time?
Dear Oakley, This Sunday is Pi Day. It’s also daylight savings day, where we move the clocks forward an hour. Every year, I have the hardest time adjusting,and as I’m getting older, it’s gotten more difficult. Do you have any suggestions for making daylight savings an easier adjustment? Thanks! Ty M. Chanj — Dear Ty, […]
Celebrating Senior Nutrition Month – Eating Healthy on a Budget
Dear Angel, I just read somewhere that March is National Senior Nutrition Month. I have gained 15 lbs during the COVID-19 pandemic from sitting in my house and doing way too much eating. I want to get healthy, but I don’t know where to start. Do you have any suggestions for eating healthy on a […]
Part 2: What’s Next for Senior Tech? — Tools that are Transforming the Care and Well-being of Seniors
Technology has changed everyone’s lives and continues to do so every day. In many ways, seniors have some of the greatest needs of anyone in our society and, as such, may have the most potential to be helped by technological innovations now and in the years to come. Some products have already started to make […]
Caregivers May be Eligible for COVID Vaccine
Dear Hayek, I am a caregiver for my mother and my two special needs children (one has an intellectual disability and the other has autism). In my role, I feel it is really important to get the COVID vaccine. Is there any way to get myself on a list to be prioritized for the vaccine? […]
What’s Next for Senior Tech? — Tools that are Transforming the Care and Well-being of Seniors in 2021 (Part 1)
Technology adoption among seniors is growing, and there are no signs of it slowing down. Older adults are using smartphones, wearables, voice-powered home assistants, and other smart home technologies with almost the same vigor as younger people, according to an AARP survey. Tools that once may have seemed futuristic or out of reach are increasingly […]
What Tax Changes Should I Be Aware of Before I File?
Dear Oakley, I’m getting ready to file my taxes for 2020. I know that last year was different than most years in many ways, including getting stimulus checks from the government. Is there anything I should know before I file my taxes? Thanks, Chan Jess — Dear Chan, Tax season has officially kicked off, and […]
The Best Way to Show Your Loved Ones That You Care This Valentine’s Day
Dear Angel, On Valentine’s Day, most people buy chocolates, flowers, or jewelry, and go out for a fancy dinner or get carryout these days. As a recent widow (my husband passed away two years ago), I don’t have a special someone to share such gifts with, but I do have children and grandchildren. Do you […]
What Does a Taking a “Holistic” Approach to Estate Planning Mean?
Dear Hayek, In sitting down with my husband to discuss our estate planning, I’m realizing that planning our legacy can be a complicated process. Navigating how to pass on financial assets, real estate, and personal possessions is certainly stressful. In fact, we’ve been putting off estate planning for years due to concerns about difficult […]
Money- Saving Medicare Tips for 2021
Dear Oakley, Some Medicare costs have increased for 2021, including the premiums and deductibles for Parts A and B. My wife and I are wondering if you know of any ways that we may be able to trim our expenditures when it comes to Medicare and healthcare in general. Thanks so much for your help! […]
Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Dear Angel, My sister got a call telling her that she was exposed to COVID-19 and the caller asked her for personal information and $150 to sign her up for a vaccine quicker. She thought it could be a scam, so she hung up, although she would like to get vaccinated soon. Do you know […]
How Can a Senior Get a COVID Vaccine in Virginia, DC, and Maryland?
Dear Magic, My husband, Ricky, is 70 and I am 67. We would like to get coronavirus vaccines, but don’t know how and where. Do you have any information about doing so in the DC area? Thanks for your help! Vax Scene — Dear Vax, Coronavirus vaccines are now available, and if you are over […]
How to Reclaim Your Independence After a Health Crisis
Dear Oakley, In October, my mother (80) was hospitalized for a week as a result of a urinary tract infection, but she doesn’t seem to be recovering from her hospital visit. She came home from the hospital feeling a level of weakness and fatigue she had never experienced and it hasn’t subsided. No amount of […]
Can You Get Coronavirus from Holiday Cards?
Dear Hayek, First, I want to say that you look quite debonair in that holiday sweater! I hope this doesn’t sound like a silly question, but every year we send and receive lots of holiday cards from friends and family all over the world. During the coronavirus pandemic, is it safe to do so? Do […]
New Virginia GrandDriver Resource Available Just in Time for the Holidays
Dear Hayek, My dad is in the early stages of dementia and I’m concerned about him driving. He’s gotten lost several times because he forgets where he is going. Is there a resource that can help me talk to him and offer suggestions for alternatives to him driving places, especially since he hopes to visit […]
Amazon Introduces Care Hub to Aid in Caring for Aging Loved Ones
Dear Magic, I am a long-distance caregiver for my Aunt Fran. She wants to maintain her independence, but I get worried sometimes about her since I am not there. I could use all the help I could get in finding ways to ensure she is okay, without bothering her too much. I heard something about […]
Veterans Can Connect with Their Families Through Free Portals
Dear Angel, I am a disabled Air Force veteran, and my husband and I live in Northern Virginia. We have mostly stayed in the house due to the pandemic and miss seeing family. I am pretty technologically savvy and we’d love to communicate with our family members and see their faces since we can’t see […]
How do Medicare and Social Security Work Together?
Dear Oakley, My husband will soon be retiring and is curious about Social Security and Medicare and how the two programs work together. Can you help explain this to him? Thanks for your help! Tu Gether — Dear Tu, Social Security and Medicare are both federal programs designed to assist older Americans and distribute benefits […]
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