Linda Rodgers was shocked to see her father in so much pain when she visited him at his hospice facility. In a letter she wrote to the editor of USA Today, she described how her father had his pain controlled by medication while … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Apps for Dementia Patients
September 21, 2016 by
Many of us have grandchildren who are preteens. They play sports, enjoy video games and texting, and spend a lot of their time socializing with their friends. Academically, many preteens are discovering STEM subjects (Science, … [Read more...]
Print This PageEven Experts Need an Elder Law Attorney
September 13, 2016 by
Laura Katz Olson, 71, is an academic, who is quite knowledgeable about Medicare and Social Security. In fact, she taught health-care policy for decades at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. She considers herself an elder-care … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Meditation and Alzheimer’s
August 19, 2016 by
Dear Baxter,My sister meditates daily. She told me that, among other benefits, it helps prevent Alzheimer’s. Is this true? Do you know of any research about this?Thanks for your help!Maddy Tayshun --- Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Can I Reduce My Risk of Alzheimer’s?
August 19, 2016 by
Q. Several of my relatives on my mother’s side of the family have had Alzheimer’s, including my aunt, my uncle, and both my grandparents. My father’s sister currently has it too. I am concerned for myself and my own children, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Medicare Won’t Cover
July 29, 2016 by
Q. When my mom turns 65, she will enroll in Medicare, as most seniors do. My understanding about Medicare is that Part A is hospital insurance andMedicare Part B helps pay for doctors’ services and other medical services and … [Read more...]
Print This PageMedicare Recipients Will Be Less Vulnerable to Sticker Shock in Hospitals
July 13, 2016 by
Over the course of a day or so, Karen’s right arm began feeling weak and her speech began to slur. She was convinced she was having a stroke, so she called 911 and was rushed to the nearest emergency room. She remained in the … [Read more...]
Print This PageOvercoming Emotions: Moving Mom to a Nursing Home
July 8, 2016 by
Q. My aging mother has lived in her home since I was a child. My family loved the neighborhood so much that we never moved, and when I got married and had my own family, we bought a house a few blocks away. Now, dad's been gone … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Nursing Home Preparation
July 7, 2016 by
Dear Baxter,My father will be moving to a nursing home next month. What do you suggest we do to prepare for this big move?Thanks!Bea Forehegos------Dear Bea,The move to a nursing home is more like a journey … [Read more...]
Print This PageA Parent has Alzheimer’s and a Gun. What Do You Do?
June 21, 2016 by
Ever since Gregg Schnepp retired, his favorite activity has been gathering with his friends at the shooting range. According to his wife, Joanne, who is a strong believer in the right to bear arms, “shooting is about his only … [Read more...]
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