John was an Army officer who was struck by a bomb blast that threw him 20 feet from where he was standing while on a patrol. After a few months of recovery, John’s family realized something was very wrong. He began having spells … [Read more...]
Print This PageA BOLD Step in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
January 11, 2019 by
Q. I have a close friend who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She is one of many family friends and relatives that have the debilitating disease. When I think about them and the health crisis that Alzheimer’s has become, I … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Can the Dangerous Consequences of Hearing Loss be Lessened by OTC Hearing Aids?
January 10, 2019 by
Dear Magic, My daughters and I suspect that my wife is experiencing hearing loss, but hearing aids are so expensive. I heard something about legislation that passed making them available over the counter. Is this true, and if so, … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Cost of Long-Term Care is On the Rise
January 8, 2019 by
Stanley and June Blum have been married for more than 75 years and are approaching the second century of life. Stanley is 97 and June is 96. Stanley is a retired shoe-industry executive who paints and writes poetry, while June is … [Read more...]
Print This PageTop 18 Articles of 2018
January 4, 2019 by
From consequences related to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to changes in Veterans’ Pension Laws, we covered a lot of ground in 2018. It was a year that marked the passage of the CHRONIC Care Act, the ACA being struck … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Why Seniors Should Consider Making New Year’s Resolutions
January 4, 2019 by
Dear Ernie and Jannette,Happy New Year! I typically don’t make New Year’s resolutions, because I know I won’t keep them. But, this year, I want things to be different. I read somewhere that setting resolutions has practical … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Dementia Symptoms Come and Go?
December 28, 2018 by
Q. My husband, my kids, and I visited my mother this year for the holidays. Mom was diagnosed with dementia last year, so I took some of Magic the bunny’s advice from Critter Corner on how best to celebrate the holiday with her. … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs in 2018
December 28, 2018 by
Dear Bebe,I have read so many stories about Alzheimer’s “breakthroughs” this year. What are some of the most promising ones?Thanks,Bray KathrewsDear Bray,Despite millions of dollars and years of research, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Having a Dementia-Friendly Holiday
December 21, 2018 by
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 brother, … [Read more...]
Print This PageWe’ve Been Nominated for Best Legal Blog — Please Vote for Us!
November 19, 2018 by
Thank you so much for continuing to follow and read our blog!We are excited to announce that our blog has been selected to compete in The Expert Institute’s Best Legal Blog Competition! From a field of hundreds of potential … [Read more...]
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