Dear Angel, We are considering whether to prepay for my husband’s funeral to lock in prices, to relieve the burden of family members during what will surely be a stressful time, and to ensure his personal wishes are carried … [Read more...]
Print This PageOur Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2016 (If You Dare)
October 25, 2016 by
With Halloween upon us, now is the time when we present you with this year’s scariest stories. From one typo costing you your computer to loved ones with Alzheimer's owning guns, we uncovered some scary ground. To celebrate … [Read more...]
Print This PageCMS Finalizes Commitment to Person-Centered Care for Nursing Home Residents
September 30, 2016 by
Q. My father has Alzheimer’s, and he is no longer able to live safely on his own. Since my mother died, I have been his caregiver, and although trusting his care to strangers isn’t going to be easy, I know a nursing home is the … [Read more...]
Print This PageHospice Care for Healthier Patients. . . Something Isn’t Right!
September 27, 2016 by
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 PageWho Will Be There for Me if I’m Aging Alone?
September 16, 2016 by
Q. I am currently 82 years old, and I live by myself in the home I purchased 40 years ago in Northern Virginia. Most of the people I know have grandchildren and evengreat-grandchildren. Throughout my life, I put my career first, … [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 PageWhen Dementia Training Is Mandatory
August 30, 2016 by
Hiroyuki Yamamoto, 69, spends his mornings at a busy intersection in the city of Matsudo, near Tokyo, Japan, where he volunteers as a school crossing guard. One morning, he saw a disoriented woman crossing the street. He spoke to … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Little-Known Pitfalls of Medicare Advantage Plans
August 23, 2016 by
Author Wendell Potter’s mother had a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan, with premiums that increased significantly over the years. Despite the increasing premiums, she didn’t feel she had any real motivation to disenroll. This was … [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...]
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