Q. Since my wife, Linda, and I retired, we travel a lot. A few weeks ago, when we flew to San Diego, we saw someone with a dog in the cabin of the plane, sitting on the owner’s lap, and the flight attendant didn’t say anything … [Read more...]
Print This PageAlzheimer’s Lost Memories May Be Recoverable
March 22, 2016 by
Jennifer was 42 years-old when she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. She was heartbroken at first, wondering if she would remember the details of her first love, her child's wobbly first steps, her overseas travels, or … [Read more...]
Print This PageLong-Term Care Insurance: Yes or No?
March 17, 2016 by
Q. Long-term care is a subject we’ve been avoiding for years, but as we are getting older and less able to do things for ourselves due to physical ailments, my wife and I finally sat down to talk about it. At first, long-term care … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Is There a Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Option?
March 16, 2016 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun, I am 58 and still working. I understand that long-term care insurance through insurance companies is expensive, and that there are risks involved. I was wondering if there is government solution to … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Aging Parents Really Want from Their Adult Children
March 15, 2016 by
Ellen, 75, was thrilled at first when her daughter, Samantha, moved back to Northern Virginia with her family. She loved seeing her grandchildren and enjoyed being there for their concerts, soccer games, and birthday parties. Her … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew, Overlooked, and Odd Tax Deductions for Seniors
March 11, 2016 by
Q. With tax season upon us, I am preparing for the grueling task of filing my taxes. I am aware that every year, the IRS makes a litany of changes to the tax code and Congress often weighs in with its own alterations as … [Read more...]
Print This PageI’m Not Dead Yet!
March 4, 2016 by
Q. When my Aunt Barbara died in 2002, my cousins had to rely on the legal system to help negotiate with their half-brother over her estate. To sell her personal possessions, the family had a large auction. They all … [Read more...]
Print This PageOn Pins and Needles: Caring for Those with Mental Illness
March 1, 2016 by
As many as 8.4 million Americans are providing care to an adult with an emotional or mental health issue. Often, these family caregivers feel the impact of the disease as they struggle to care for their loved ones and to bridge … [Read more...]
Print This PageHer Hospital Bracelet Said She Was “Admitted.” But We Found Out After Her Discharge That She Wasn’t.
February 26, 2016 by
This question was sent in by J.R., in response to my article about observation status in the March 2016 Golden Gazette. See also our recent blog posting on this topic: … [Read more...]
Print This PageGuess What! I’m Getting Married!
February 24, 2016 by
When you see a subject line like this one, you may have several different reactions. The first one that comes to mind is happiness for the couple who is planning to share their life together. The second may be shock or even … [Read more...]
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