Q. With a bad back and arthritis in her knees, my 76-year-old mother, Gwen, struggles to walk down the steps outside her home to go out. Afraid of falling, she often opts to stay inside rather than brave the loose railings out … [Read more...]
Top 18 Articles of 2018
Posted on January 4, 2019 · Leave a Comment
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...]
Critter Corner: Why Seniors Should Consider Making New Year’s Resolutions
Posted on January 4, 2019 · Leave a Comment
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...]
Is the Charitable Tax Deduction Gone for 2018?
Posted on November 16, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Q. I give to charities every year during the holiday season. However, I’m concerned about the ramifications of doing so this year with the new tax law. Can I give as I usually do and take tax deductions, or is there something … [Read more...]
Will You be a Financial Burden to Your Adult Children?
Posted on November 6, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Lois has a long history of money mismanagement, but she’s gotten much better about saving money as she’s gotten older. When her mother died, Lois inherited a modest sum, and was quite disciplined with the money. She didn’t buy the … [Read more...]
Yikes! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2018
Posted on October 30, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Believe it or not, in Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Special Needs Planning, there are some news stories that sound more like the scary plots of horror movies than real life. The topics can be so horrifying that suddenly, you … [Read more...]
Is Suicide a “Rational” Option for Seniors?
Posted on October 2, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Robert Shoots was a retired house painter who was happily remarried and enjoyed good health. He went fishing and played golf often, showing no signs of depression or other mental illness. Yet, Shoots took his own life, and he … [Read more...]
Do You Have an Advocate to Speak on Your Behalf?
Posted on September 28, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Q. My sister, Penny, has advanced Parkinson’s and is beginning to experience symptoms of dementia. She’s been in the hospital several times over the past year for aspiration pneumonia, falls, and urinary tract infections. Although … [Read more...]
Falls Aren’t Just a Normal Part of Aging — They Are Preventable!
Posted on September 18, 2018 · Leave a Comment
It’s fall -- an ideal time to put on a light sweater, take a walk in the crisp air, and watch the green leaves being replaced by dazzling amber, maroon, gold, and bronze hues. Besides the rustic colors, crunchy leaves beneath … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Using Telehealth to Age-in-Place
Posted on August 3, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Dear Ribbit, I am interested in possibly using telehealth instead of visiting the doctor's office. What are the advantages of doing so? Thanks, Em Helth --- Dear Em, Telehealth (sometimes also known as mHealth), is … [Read more...]
