…my husband and I are concerned about what it means for retirement. Is there any information on how coronavirus is changing retirement for Americans so we know what to expect?…
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Has the Pandemic Changed Funerals Forever?
…its needs. Read more about home funerals in this recent Next Avenue article. Funerals Using Technology The global coronavirus pandemic has forced people to think more about death, while simultaneously…
Virginia, Maryland, and DC Now Allow Visitors in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
…have been hit very hard by coronavirus throughout the pandemic. In fact, more than 143,000 nursing home workers and residents in 11,600 facilities have been stricken by the virus, according…
One Vital Step This Doctor Wishes Everyone Would Take
…getting coronavirus. We haven’t left the house, unless we had to walk the dog, and we’ve gotten grocery delivery for the most part. We’ve kept in touch with family and…
Our 21 Top Articles of 2021
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, we reflect on the challenges that last year (2021) presented, and all of us here at the Farr Law Firm were glad to see it…
How Dangerous Is the Omicron Variant for Seniors?
…but are deciding whether to change their plans because of the emergence of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus. What the World Health Organization (WHO) Has to Say WHO…
How to Safely Spend Time with Grandchildren on Grandparent’s Day (or Any Day)
…them in the past, but are hesitant this year because of coronavirus. However, they are considering having us over this Sunday for a cookout. Another set lives far away, and…
Grandparents Are Experiencing Better Emotional Well-Being Than Others During The Pandemic
Dear Magic, My grandmother lives alone in a rural part of Virginia. We are concerned about her emotional well-being during the coronavirus pandemic, but don’t want to visit in fear…
Why Long-Term Care Planning is Even More Important During a Pandemic (Part 2 of a 3-part Series)
…home, washing hands, and wiping things down. As the instances of coronavirus increase in our area, experts say that family caregivers, similar to Suzanne, are in a uniquely difficult situation….
Is Driving Cessation a Risk Factor for Long-Term Care?
…grocery store on the corner — because in car-dependent suburbs, there are no corner grocery stores (only supermarkets on busy, traffic-filled roads). Keeping the current coronavirus pandemic in mind, a…
Are Teachers and Other Frontline Workers Rushing to Do Estate Planning?
…have expressed concerns about planning in advance, due to their exposure to coronavirus. In fact, lawyers across the country are saying they are seeing a rise in calls from educators…
Retirement Risks faced by Millennials, Generation X, and Baby Boomers
…Boomers. It is based on a survey conducted late last year and offers comparisons with a supplemental survey conducted in April 2020, amid coronavirus stay-at-home orders and large segments of…
Keeping Seniors Safe as Things Reopen
…oldest daughter) should consider? Thanks for your help! A. Stay-at-home orders are easing up in our area, yet people are still being diagnosed with new cases of coronavirus every day….
2020 Year-End Planning and Charitable Giving — Take Advantage of Tax Law Changes
…do so is that they’re needed more than ever. With more than 36 million Americans filing jobless claims during the coronavirus pandemic, food banks and other assistance programs became overwhelmed…
Virginia’s Nursing Homes Prepare for New Testing Requirement
Dear Angel, My father is in a nursing home in Spotsylvania County. I am concerned about his safety during the coronavirus pandemic. One concern is staff coming to work sick…
When a Loved One or Pet is Distressed by Fireworks
Dear Hayek, Tomorrow is the 4th of July and despite the coronavirus, I heard that our new neighbors will be putting on a big fireworks display. I’m concerned about my…
Understanding the Changing RMD Landscape in 2020
…Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act late last year and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act in March, the landscape has changed for Required Minimum…
When Guardianship Turns into a Nightmare
…death of Steven Stryker, due to the coronavirus pandemic. And a lawsuit filed against Fierle by the Stryker family will be delayed even longer after a judge granted her request…
How Caregivers Can Help Prevent Falls
It’s the first week of fall and Fall Prevention Week 2020! A year before the Coronavirus pandemic, Miriam suffered repeated falls and a broken femur. After she spent time in…
Does COVID-19 Have Any Connection to Parkinson’s Disease?
…was diagnosed with dementia and succumbed to his illnesses. It was sad watching him, and now I am concerned about something I heard–that coronavirus may cause a wave of neurological…