Dear Raider, In early December, I came across a post on Facebook that showed an X-ray of a dog with an implanted pacemaker. The post read: “If you have a pacemaker, you can put it in your Will to have your pacemaker donated … [Read more...]
Falling Prey to Financial Scams Could Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s
Dear Angel, They say that there is a correlation between early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and falling prey to financial scams. Is this true and if so, what can we do if we see someone falling into this pattern? Thanks, Cora … [Read more...]
November is National Family Caregivers Month
Dear Kiwi and Mango, I read that November is National Caregivers Month. I am a caregiver for my mother, who lives in our home and suffers from dementia. I am stressed and could use a support group of other caregivers in a … [Read more...]
October Is Long-Term Care Planning Month
Dear Raider, I read that it is Long-Term Care Planning Month, and last night Lester Holt talked about the rising cost of living for aging Americans. With most things continuing to rise in price, I can’t even imagine the cost of … [Read more...]
New Dementia Resource for Caregivers Now Available
Dear Raider, I recently learned that my mother has dementia and she will be moving in with my family soon. I’m pretty new at this. Are there any helpful online resources available to assist with caring for a loved one with … [Read more...]
Top Considerations When Retiring Alone
Dear Angel, I am currently single and loving it and will be retiring in the next few years. Do you have any tips or considerations for those who are retiring solo? Thanks for your help! Alona … [Read more...]
Simplifying Things for Your Heirs
Dear Kiwi and Mango, I am in the process of organizing my paperwork. I was thinking that I should put anything important that my children would need in one place, to make things easier if something should happen to me. Do you … [Read more...]
Two Scams That Aren’t Widely Known
Dear Kiwi and Mango, A friend of mine recently experienced a gift card draining scam where there was nothing left on a gift card she purchased at the store. Another was a victim of check washing, where the scammer actually … [Read more...]
One-Stop Resource for Medicare Offerings
Dear Angel, I recently signed up for Medicare. What is the best place to go to find out about all of the offerings, including preventative care and chronic care management? Thanks for your help! Juan Stopp --- Dear … [Read more...]
Can Alzheimer’s Symptoms Be Reversed? Sanjay Gupta Explains in Newest Documentary
Dear Angel, I recently read about “The Last Alzheimer’s Patient,” starring Dr. Sanjay Gupta. The documentary describes Alzheimer’s patient Cici Zerbe, who claims that her early Alzheimer’s symptoms have been reversed. This was … [Read more...]
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