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Critter Corner: How Can The ABLE Act Help My Special Needs Daughter?

Dear Baxter, My daughter has intellectual disabilities. I read in one of your newsletters that Virginia was the first state to enact the ABLE Act. I don't know much about it, but it may be something that can help my daughter … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: Learning to “Speak Alzheimer’s”

Dear Angel, My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's a couple of years ago. She used to be a college professor and is a brilliant woman. I began noticing that when someone hears of her Alzheimer's, they ask me questions that … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: What Does CELA and CAP mean after Mr. Farr’s Name?

Dear Commander Bun Bun, I noticed that Mr. Farr has the letters "CELA" and "CAP" after his name. What do they mean? Thanks, Aubrey Veations ---- Dear Aubrey, Good question. I used to ponder the same thing myself. I found the … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: New IRA Rules Close the Loopholes

Dear Commander Bun Bun, I heard that there are some new rules that were proposed by President Obama that IRA owners should know before planning their estate or transferring money between IRAs. Do you know about them and, if so, … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: When Should I Hire Home Care for a Parent?

Dear Angel, My parents live in a condominium in a senior community, 100 miles away from me. My father had a stroke last year, and is having trouble getting around, bathing, and dressing. My mother has her own issues, having had … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: I Am Single With No Children. Why Should I Bother Planning?

Dear Commander Bun Bun, I am a free-spirited single person who has never been married or had any children. I don't even have brothers or sisters. Yesterday, my neighbor told me about her estate planning during our morning walk. … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: What is the NOTICE Act?

Dear Baxter, I read that the Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility (NOTICE) Act passed the US Senate earlier this week. Can you explain what observation care means, and what this new law would … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: Why Do Women Get Alzheimer’s More than Men?

Dear Angel, I read that women get Alzheimer’s more often than men. Do you know of any scientific reasons why this happens? Thanks in advance, Alice Heimersen-Wemmen ---- Dear Alice, Among people who are 71 and … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: Celebrating July 4th With a Loved One Who Has Dementia

Dear Commander Bun Bun, Every year, our neighborhood has a big July 4th celebration, with a fireworks display and a picnic. This year, my mother moved into our home and she has dementia. Do you have any recommendations for … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: What are some of the free preventative health services provided under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?

Dear Angel, I heard the good news about yesterday's ruling that the ACA is here to stay. Can you tell me about some of the preventative health services I am eligible for under the ACA? Thanks, Anita Call … [Read more...]

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