Dear Hayek, I am planning on doing my incapacity planning soon. I always like to plan ahead for everything. What are the varied medical issues and methods of intervention that a person should keep in mind in order to be thoughtful and thorough when doing incapacity planning? Thanks for your help! Planna Head — Dear […]
How Can Seniors Best Adjust to Daylight Savings Time?
Dear Oakley, This Sunday is Pi Day. It’s also daylight savings day, where we move the clocks forward an hour. Every year, I have the hardest time adjusting,and as I’m getting older, it’s gotten more difficult. Do you have any suggestions for making daylight savings an easier adjustment? Thanks! Ty M. Chanj — Dear Ty, […]
Celebrating Senior Nutrition Month – Eating Healthy on a Budget
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 where to start. Do you have any suggestions for eating healthy on a […]
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 taxes? Thanks, Chan Jess — Dear Chan, Tax season has officially kicked off, and […]
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 someone to share such gifts with, but I do have children and grandchildren. Do you […]
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 possessions is certainly stressful. In fact, we’ve been putting off estate planning for years due to concerns about difficult […]
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 to Medicare and healthcare in general. Thanks so much for your help! […]
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, although she would like to get vaccinated soon. Do you know […]
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 weakness and fatigue she had never experienced and it hasn’t subsided. No amount of […]
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 the world. During the coronavirus pandemic, is it safe to do so? Do […]
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 is okay, without bothering her too much. I heard something about […]
How do Medicare and Social Security Work Together?
Dear Oakley, My husband will soon be retiring and is curious about Social Security and Medicare and how the two programs work together. Can you help explain this to him? Thanks for your help! Tu Gether — Dear Tu, Social Security and Medicare are both federal programs designed to assist older Americans and distribute benefits […]
How is it Possible for People with Alzheimer’s to Remember Their Past So Well?
Dear Magic, My grandpa, Steve, is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Recently a friend that he grew up with came to visit. They told stories and shared memories of when my grandpa was a teenager. He remembered some of them vividly and was even able to recall the name of his dog. Yet, […]
What New Technology Can Help My Mother Age-in-Place Safely?
Dear Magic, In the past, you’ve published lots of articles on aging-in-place technology. My mother is aging-in-place and I worry about her, since we try not to visit her due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Are there any new technologies we can purchase for her for peace of mind and to help keep her safe, since […]
Does COVID-19 Have Any Connection to Parkinson’s Disease?
Dear Hayek, My uncle, Ronnie, died of complications from Parkinson’s Disease last year. He suffered for a long time with deteriorating mobility, speech issues, and inability to swallow. Eventually, he was diagnosed with dementia and succumbed to his illnesses. It was sad watching him, and now I am concerned about something I heard–that coronavirus may […]
Social Security Strategies for Solo Agers
Dear Angel, I am 61 and considering whether to take my Social Security benefits next year or to wait. I am single and don’t have any children. Do you have any tips for someone in my situation? Thanks for your help! Earl Lee-Orwaite — Dear Earl, Many seniors wonder whether to take Social Security benefits […]
Can You Inherit Debt from your Parents?
Dear Oakley, My mother recently told me that she charges everything and has lots of credit card debt and other debt. I’m an only child and she is widowed. If something happens to her, would I inherit her debt? Also, she lives in a condo that has a pretty steep monthly condo fee. If she […]
Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Became a Caregiver
Dear Hayek, My mother, who has dementia, is moving in with me. Is there anything I should know before I embark upon this new role? Thanks for your help! Thanks! Juana Knowe —- Dear Juana, It is very kind of you to care for your mother with dementia in your home, and understandable that you […]
Virginia’s Nursing Homes Prepare for New Testing Requirement
Dear Angel, My father is in a nursing home in Spotsylvania County. I am concerned about his safety during the coronavirus pandemic. One concern is staff coming to work sick or asymptomatic, which happened in a nursing home where his friend resides. How often are Virginia nursing homes supposed to conduct testing of staff? Thanks […]
Extra Financial Assistance for Caregivers at This Time
Dear Oakley, I am a caregiver for my aunt who has dementia, and who is also a veteran. I used to work part-time in addition to caregiving, but lost my job during the COVID-19 pandemic. Do you know of any extra financial assistance programs during this time? Thanks for your help! Keir Giver — Dear […]
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