Q. My husband and I are in our mid 60’s. Our kids are married with their own children, and we are ready to retire. Fortunately, my mother is still doing well at the age of 85, but she needs assistance with certain things and gets … [Read more...]
This Virginia Law Makes It A MUST to Do Medicaid Planning for Married Couples
Posted on May 3, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Louise and Mark were married 50 years when Mark fell and broke his hip. Following hip surgery, Mark went to a nursing home for routine therapy. A previous stroke a few years before this had significantly weakened his body; thus, … [Read more...]
What is the Difference Between a NORC and a NOSS?
Posted on April 28, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Q. My parents are deciding whether to stay in their home or to downsize to an apartment. Currently, they live in a single-family home in an established neighborhood, where most of their neighbors are original owners who have lived … [Read more...]
How to Deal with a Dementia Diagnosis
Posted on April 26, 2017 · Leave a Comment
The father of one of my staff members (let’s call her “Cara”) has had Parkinson’s disease since she graduated from college twenty years ago. Recently, Cara got the call she had been dreading for years – that now, her dad also … [Read more...]
Reverse Mortgages: Yes or No?
Posted on April 21, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Q. I retired last year at the age of 64, and my wife has been a homemaker for quite a while. We are glad that I am retired and we are free to do what we want (we have quite a lengthy bucket list!), but we came to realize that, … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Do Reverse Mortgages Affect Medicaid Eligibility?
Posted on April 20, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Dear Ribbit, My wife and I are considering a reverse mortgage, since we have a lot of equity in our home and very little cash flow. She is in the early stages of dementia. Would the reverse mortgage affect Medicaid eligibility, … [Read more...]
What’s Your Secret, Michael J. Fox?
Posted on April 18, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Michael J. Fox has had Parkinson’s Disease for 26 years. Yet, he is still smiling. At 55, the father of four is happily married to actress Tracy Pollan, and his mind is still as sharp as a tack. Against all odds, he has continued … [Read more...]
New Technology for Better Aging
Posted on April 12, 2017 · Leave a Comment
GPS SmartSole Many of us want to age-in-place as we get older. Unfortunately, in most cases, safety, health issues, and social isolation can interfere with that plan. This is why a growing number of seniors and their … [Read more...]
Dementia: Natural Remedies May Boost Quality of Life (Part 1 of 2)
Posted on March 29, 2017 · Leave a Comment
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's dementia every 66 seconds. By mid-century, someone in the United States will develop the disease every 33 seconds. And, because of the … [Read more...]
Dementia Therapies That Really Work
Posted on March 15, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Mary’s husband passed away after 55 years of marriage. She was diagnosed with early stage dementia, and lived alone for a while. She was depressed and didn’t make much contact with others. Her daughter convinced her to move to an … [Read more...]
