Emily Sagle of Stafford, VA, is a full-time caregiver for her 11-year-old son, William. He’s nonverbal, autistic, and suffers from various medical and genetic conditions that make it difficult for him to attend public school. Due … [Read more...]
Print This PageNews Alert: Did Yesterday’s Medicaid Payment System “Blackout” Change Anything?
January 29, 2025 by
Temporary Medicaid BlackoutYesterday, President Trump’s administration announced a freeze on federal grants and loans to assess their alignment with the administration’s priorities. Although Social Security, Medicare, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageTop 25 Life Hacks for Seniors with Limited Mobility
January 23, 2025 by
“There must be a better way!” For those with limited mobility, this statement likely sounds familiar. While navigating ways to live more comfortably and independently, many turn to medical equipment, which can be helpful but … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How to Talk to Your Loved One About Their Mobility Issues
January 23, 2025 by
Dear Kiwi and Mango, I recently noticed my mother was having mobility problems. We were at a family gathering this past weekend, and she was in the living room when she lost her balance and fell. This happened a few other … [Read more...]
Print This PageAmericans Risk Losing Life Savings When CCRCs Go Bankrupt
January 15, 2025 by
Bob Curtis, 87, and his wife, Sandy, put down over $840,000 to live in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) known as The Harborside, following the sale of their home three years prior. The couple expected to spend the … [Read more...]
Print This PageAre Personal Checks a Thing of the Past?
November 27, 2024 by
It’s the holiday season and with Black Friday and Cyber Monday and the rest of the shopping season approaching, many of us are shopping for that perfect gift for our friends and loved ones. Some of us shop online at Amazon to … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What to Do When You Can No Longer Care for an Elderly Parent
November 20, 2024 by
Dear Hayek,I am a caregiver for my mother, and I’m beginning to realize that I don’t think I can do it anymore and that she may need more help than I can provide. I feel guilty for having these thoughts and wanting to find … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat are the Legal and Financial Considerations Associated with Multi-Generational Living Arrangements?
November 6, 2024 by
Most of us know someone whose adult child moved back in with them after college, a job loss, or a divorce. In other situations, seniors who have lost their spouse or who no longer can or want to live on their own may also opt to … [Read more...]
Print This PageYikes! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2024
October 30, 2024 by
Halloween is tomorrow, so this is the perfect time to share this year’s most petrifying articles. From those who had to endure the intrusive, expensive nightmare of probate to a screening tool that can accurately predict risk of … [Read more...]
Print This PageAge Gap Relationships: Ten Things to Know If You and Your Spouse Are 10 Years Apart
September 10, 2024 by
Alan Seidner, 82, and his wife, Carrie, 49, have been together for 26 years and married for nearly 21 of them. After splitting from his wife of three decades about a year earlier, Alan met Carrie at a work event. They knew their … [Read more...]
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