Dear Magic, I have heard about many instances of financial exploitation of aged or incapacitated adults, including my uncle who suffers from mild cognitive impairment and doesn’t always make the best financial decisions. Are … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: New Virginia Law Helps Seniors Who are Victims of Financial Exploitation
Posted on June 14, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Critter Corner: How Much Should an Agent Under a Power of Attorney Be Paid?
Posted on June 7, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Dear Ernie and Jannette, Both my parents signed Power of Attorney documents naming my sister as their financial agent. They now both have dementia and live in an assisted living facility. My sister wants to pay herself to do … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: What Can Go Wrong if You Handwrite Your Own Will?
Posted on May 31, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Dear Angel, My husband insists on us writing our own Wills. He said that handwritten Wills are legal in Virginia and that we don’t need help from an attorney. Is this correct, and if so, can you tell me some of the things that … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Choosing a Guardian for Our Children
Posted on May 24, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Dear Hayek, We have young children and are considering doing a Child Protection Plan for each of them. We know we need to name guardians for our children, should we die or become incapacitated. The problem is that I cannot … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: How to Make a Smart Phone Easier to Read for a Senior
Posted on May 17, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Dear Bebe, I recently bought my mother a smart phone for her birthday. I figured it would be a great way for her to communicate with the grandchildren, and to have in case of an emergency. There are also some great … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Do Caregivers Have a Higher Life-Expectancy?
Posted on May 10, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Dear Magic, I read somewhere that caregivers have a higher life-expectancy than non-caregivers. With all of the stress that goes into caregiving, how can this be true? Thanks for your help! Liv Longer --- Dear … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Dispelling Myths About Medicaid
Posted on May 3, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Dear Angel, I have heard several things about Medicaid, and I wanted to see if they are true. One thing that I've been told is that Medicare will cover my health care costs, including long-term care. Another is that you need to … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Why Am I No Longer Getting My Social Security Benefits Statement?
Posted on April 26, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Dear Hayek, I used to receive a document in the mail from the Social Security Administration every year that explained my benefits. I haven’t seen one in a long-time. Is this something that they eliminated, and if so, how can I … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Can an Eye Exam Predict Alzheimer’s?
Posted on April 19, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Dear Ernie and Janette, I read somewhere that a simple eye exam can predict whether or not someone will get Alzheimer’s. Is this true? Thanks! Cici Cleary --- Dear Cici, You are correct. It may be possible to … [Read more...]
