Michelle recently had a discussion with her mother, Rose, about ways to make Rose's house more comfortable and easier-to-navigate. Rose's mobility isn't what it used to be and she can no longer walk, and is unable to drive herself … [Read more...]
Groceries? Air Conditioners? – Extra Benefits for Medicare Advantage Policy Holders
Posted on April 18, 2018 · Leave a Comment
They Never Visit, and It’s Killing Me!
Posted on February 23, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Q. I live an hour away from both my daughters and their families, but they never visit me. I am aware that they are busy with soccer games and other activities, but I wish they could make the time to come see me once in a … [Read more...]
Can the Aging Clock be Reset?
Posted on January 24, 2018 · Leave a Comment
No matter how old we are, most of us have had the fantasy of winding back the clock on our personal aging process. Whether it's having less wrinkles or grey hair, or even feeling like we did 20 years ago, most of us wish we could … [Read more...]
Long-Distance Caregivers: Making the Most of Your Role
Posted on January 17, 2018 · 2 Comments
Kate is concerned about her mother, a recent widow who lives alone in Kate’s childhood home in Fairfax County. Although Kate lives in Massachusetts, she grew up in Northern Virginia and it’s where her mother feels most … [Read more...]
Fasting to Live Longer
Posted on January 12, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Q. I am so blessed and have so much to live for: an amazing wife, two successful adult children, five grandchildren, and a home on the beach in Florida that we visit frequently. I am aware that people are living longer these … [Read more...]
When a Loved One is Alone and in Danger
Posted on September 13, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Last weekend, Randy was walking his dog, when he ran into his friend, Jenny. Jenny seemed really nervous and upset. She explained how her father with dementia was living in a nursing home in Florida, and how he was located in an … [Read more...]
Mastering the Non-Financial Aspects of Retirement
Posted on September 8, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Q. My husband and I are close to retirement age. The life we’ve known so far has included working at our full-time jobs, occasional social events with friends, visits and holidays with family, and the every-day things associated … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Is There a Drug that Treats Aging?
Posted on September 8, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Dear BeBe, I know you are an older cat at 17. I’m also getting old -- way too quickly. There seems to be a pill for everything. Is there anything out there that can slow down aging? Thanks for your help! A. … [Read more...]
Family Caregiving is NOT Cheaper Than Professional Care. Here’s Why!
Posted on August 30, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Five years ago, Karen got her PhD to teach at the college level. Upon graduating, she began her dream job, but she only was able to teach for about a year, when her mother’s Alzheimer’s began getting worse. Karen quit her job and … [Read more...]
Seniors Get SMARTER as They Get Older – How to Retain Your Smarts and Your Memory
Posted on August 16, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Forty year-old Rachel is quite forgetful. She always forgets at least one item when she goes to the supermarket, forgets names (but typically remembers faces), and can’t always tell you what she had for breakfast that day. Eighty … [Read more...]
