Dear Hayek, I heard that there is such a thing as self-management for chronic conditions. I want to keep my chronic conditions under control and improve my quality of life and health outcomes, but I don’t know where to begin. Is there any program or class I can sign up for in the DC Metro […]
It’s Long-Term Care Planning Month!
Dear Angel, I heard somewhere that October is Long-Term Care Planning Month. My husband and I are nowhere near the need for long-term care services, as far as we know. Yet, I heard it’s never too early to plan. How and when do you suggest we plan for long-term care, and what else should we […]
How to Make Siblings Feel Equal in Estate Planning
Dear Angel, Our adult children don’t get along very well. When we do estate planning, we want them to feel like they are equal, so more unnecessary strife does not occur when we are no longer around. What can we do to make them feel as equal as possible in our estate planning? E. Kwull […]
Am I Financially Liable If I Sign a Nursing Home Agreement for Someone Else?
Dear Oakley, When a loved one enters a nursing home, who is the person who signs the legal documents? Would it be the individual themselves, the spouse, or the children? Does signing the papers make the person who signed financially responsible for the nursing home costs? Thanks, Lya Bull — Dear Lya, If the nursing […]
How to Live Comfortably Off Just a Social Security Check During Inflation
Dear Angel, My mother is considering whether to take Social Security or to delay doing so, and if she does, she hopes to be able to live comfortably off it during inflation. Is this even possible and if so, how? Thanks for your help! Liv Inoffit-Alonn — Dear Liv, Currently, nearly a quarter of seniors […]
Travel Can Be a Form of Therapy for People with Dementia
Dear Hayek, I read that people with dementia have a hard time with change of location and routine. But I have also heard that travel can be a good form of therapy for someone with dementia. How can both of these things be true? Thanks for your help! Gwynn Sumwear — Dear Gwynn, Many people […]
Are Swearing, Bad Parking, and Being Overly Generous Signs of Alzheimer’s?
Dear Angel, I heard recently that swearing, bad parking, and being overly generous, among other things, are all possible signs of Alzheimer’s. This is particularly scary, because my husband and I do all these things sometimes. Is this true and if so, are there reputable studies to back it up? Thanks for your help, Jenna […]
When Father’s Day Isn’t a Joyful Occasion
Dear Oakley, When I flip through Facebook, walk into the greeting card aisle at the store, or turn on the TV, I see advertisements and cards for a happy Father’s Day. I lost my dad a few years ago and my husband and dad of our three children last year, and Father’s Day can be […]
What Is Included in a Care Plan?
Dear Angel, I read somewhere that federal law requires every nursing home to create a care plan. What is included in a care plan, and shouldn’t it be something that is created before a loved one enters a nursing home? Thanks for your help! Akira Plann — Dear Akira, That’s correct: federal law requires every […]
Tips for Seniors on Coping with Inflation
Dear Angel, Everything is so expensive these days. It seems like most items in the grocery store are up by at least 10% in price, and gas seems to have gone up 30% or more. As someone who lives on Social Security, I’m having trouble affording food and gas. What are some strategies for coping […]
Study Shows That People Who Care for Others Live Longer
Dear Hayek, A friend told me that caregiving helps you live longer. If that’s the case, I will hopefully live a very long time. I raised five children, care for my grandchildren several times a week, and I am a caregiver for my husband with Parkinson’s. Can you provide any insight on this subject? Thanks […]
Check in on Aging Parents This Mother’s Day
Dear Oakley, Its Mother’s Day this Sunday! Due to COVID resurging a bit and my mother living five hours away, I haven’t seen her in a long time. We miss her and asked if we can stop by and visit this weekend, and she said “yes,” as long as we all test negative for COVID. […]
Overlooked Risk Factors of Dementia
Dear Angel, I often read about new risk factors for dementia. One of them I recently read about was lack of motivation. What are some of the other overlooked risk factors for dementia? Is there any new research on mitigating your risk? Thanks for your help! Riss K. Factors — Dear Riss, As you mentioned, […]
How to Observe National Month of Hope
Dear Oakley, I have always been an optimist. I just found out that April is National Month of Hope. What is it all about, and what are some things I can do to celebrate this special month? Thanks for your help! Hope N Owrlives — Dear Hope, During April, days are longer, flowers come into […]
Leaving a Legacy and Tips for a Family Discussion
Dear Oakley, I have heard people speaking of leaving a legacy for their loved ones for when they die. The few times I’ve brought it up, my family does not want to talk about death and changes the subject. What exactly is involved in leaving a legacy, and how can I ease my family into […]
Project Lifesaver Programs for Loved Ones Who Wander
Dear Oakley, My grandmother, Shirley, will be moving in with us. She has dementia and has been known to wander outside the home. Are there any programs in the DC area to help people like her? Thanks for your help! Wanda Ruhr — Dear Wanda, There are many programs in the DC metro area that […]
Medical Problems That Can Mimic Dementia
Dear Hayek, My mom is experiencing memory lapses and a lack of focus, and sometimes she seems confused. Of course, I worry about dementia as a possibility. Perhaps there are other treatable conditions with similar symptoms that she may be experiencing. At least I hope there are. Can you ease my mind and tell me […]
Two New Virginia Resources for Loved Ones with Dementia
Dear Angel, My father was just diagnosed with dementia. He will be moving in with my family and me in our Northern Virginia home. What are some resources that are available in the area and/or state to help us as caregivers, and to help my father with his new diagnosis. Thanks for your help, Rhys […]
Senior Nutrition Tips for National Nutrition Month
Dear Hayek, My sister eats like a bird and we worry she could be malnourished. Is there anything you can recommend to help her to get the daily nutrients her body needs? Thanks for your help! Edie Ng-Helthie — Dear Edie, March is National Nutrition Month, which makes it a great time to ensure you […]
Could Loss of Smell Nearly 10 Years Prior Signify Lewy Body Dementia?
Dear Hayek, I recently heard that loss of smell could signify Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) as much as 9.3 years before it starts. Is this true? If so, are there any other lesser-known symptoms that I should be aware of? Thanks for your help! Lew E. Boddie — Dear Lew, Yes, what you heard could […]
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