Dear Angel, I just read somewhere that March is National Senior Nutrition Month. I have gained 15 lbs during the COVID-19 pandemic from sitting in my house and doing way too much eating. I want to get healthy, but I don’t know … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Celebrating Senior Nutrition Month – Eating Healthy on a Budget
Critter Corner: What Tax Changes Should I Be Aware of Before I File?
Dear Oakley, I’m getting ready to file my taxes for 2020. I know that last year was different than most years in many ways, including getting stimulus checks from the government. Is there anything I should know before I file my … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: The Best Way to Show Your Loved Ones That You Care This Valentine’s Day
Dear Angel, On Valentine’s Day, most people buy chocolates, flowers, or jewelry, and go out for a fancy dinner or get carryout these days. As a recent widow (my husband passed away two years ago), I don’t have a special … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: What Does a Taking a “Holistic” Approach to Estate Planning Mean?
Dear Hayek, In sitting down with my husband to discuss our estate planning, I’m realizing that planning our legacy can be a complicated process. Navigating how to pass on financial assets, real estate, and personal … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Money- Saving Medicare Tips for 2021
Dear Oakley, Some Medicare costs have increased for 2021, including the premiums and deductibles for Parts A and B. My wife and I are wondering if you know of any ways that we may be able to trim our expenditures when it comes … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Dear Angel, My sister got a call telling her that she was exposed to COVID-19 and the caller asked her for personal information and $150 to sign her up for a vaccine quicker. She thought it could be a scam, so she hung up, … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: How to Reclaim Your Independence After a Health Crisis
Dear Oakley, In October, my mother (80) was hospitalized for a week as a result of a urinary tract infection, but she doesn’t seem to be recovering from her hospital visit. She came home from the hospital feeling a level of … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Can You Get Coronavirus from Holiday Cards?
Dear Hayek, First, I want to say that you look quite debonair in that holiday sweater! I hope this doesn’t sound like a silly question, but every year we send and receive lots of holiday cards from friends and family all over … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Amazon Introduces Care Hub to Aid in Caring for Aging Loved Ones
Dear Magic, I am a long-distance caregiver for my Aunt Fran. She wants to maintain her independence, but I get worried sometimes about her since I am not there. I could use all the help I could get in finding ways to ensure she … [Read more...]