Dear Commander Bun Bun, I was recently on Facebook and noticed a friend who had passed away a few years ago still has an active account. Isn’t there anything family members and friends can do to memorialize a loved one on … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What Exactly is a CCRC and Is It Right for My Mom?
February 24, 2017 by
Dear Ribbit, We are looking for the right living arrangement for my mother. We have considered assisted living (AL), but she will likely need more care that an AL facility can provide in a couple of years. I heard about … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What Medicare Covers
February 16, 2017 by
Dear Angel, I am a little confused about what Medicare actually covers. Can you provide details for me about this? Does Medicare pay for long-term care, at all? Thanks for your help! Metta Kayer ------ Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Does a Doctor Test for Alzheimer’s Disease?
January 27, 2017 by
Dear Angel, My husband is becoming quite forgetful lately, and wants to get tested for Alzheimer’s Disease since he has a history of it in his family. He is becoming anxious about the testing, because he isn’t sure what’s … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Social Security Ends Annual Mailings
January 20, 2017 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun, I heard that Social Security will no longer be sending statements in the mail? Is that true, and if so, how can we find out about our benefits? Thanks! Nomar Statemenz ----Dear Nomar, As … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: New Technology for Seniors Who Are Aging-in-Place
January 13, 2017 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun, My mother insists on staying in her home as long as she can. I live 100 miles away, and can’t be there as often as I would like, and I worry about her safety and security. Is there any new technology out … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Gift and Estate Tax Exclusion Amounts for 2017
December 30, 2016 by
Dear Angel, I noticed you sent out the new key elder law numbers last week, but I did not see anything about gift and estate tax exclusion amounts for 2017. What are the new gift and estate tax exclusion numbers for 2017, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What Are Some Holiday Gifts That My Grandparents Would Enjoy?
December 8, 2016 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun, Every year, I find it hard to find gifts for my grandparents. I used to buy books for them, but their eyesight is declining. Do you have any suggestions you can share? Thanks! Chris … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Can Dogs Get Dementia?
December 1, 2016 by
Dear Baxter, My Shih Tzu, Morty, is getting up there in age. I recently saw him exhibiting some rather odd behaviors. For instance, he spins in circles, performs repetitive behaviors, and often appears completely lost or … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Driver Cessation and the Advance Driving Directive
November 11, 2016 by
Dear Angel, My mother has had Parkinson’s for 5 years and is a little shaky, but her doctor says she can still drive for the time being. Unfortunately, when the time comes for her to give up the car keys, I see it being a very … [Read more...]
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