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3d ago
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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 dying within the next 6 months, we have uncovered some scary ground. To celebrate Halloween, we’ve ranked […]
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3d ago
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Dear Hayek, Halloween is tomorrow night. Recently, my mother, who has Alzheimer’s disease, moved in with our family. I am concerned about how she will react to all of the commotion of kids in costume ringing the doorbell, my dogs going crazy, and her young grandchildren bouncing off the walls from too much sugar. Do […]
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1w ago
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Recently, I’ve met with several married couples in their 50s where one spouse had a stroke and needed nursing home care – one had a stroke in his 40s and has been in a nursing home for many years already. This prompted me to do some research on the subject, and I found that strokes […]
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1w ago
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Dear Angel, I read somewhere that this week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week. How can I convince my family and friends that they need an estate plan? Thanks for your help! Planna Head — Dear Planna, Nearly 56 percent of all Americans do not have an up-to-date estate plan. And 40 percent of Americans […]
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2w ago
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“The Room Next Door” is a recent film that was adapted from Sigrid Nunez’s novel, “What Are You Going Through” and tells the story of two women —Martha, played by Tilda Swinton, and Ingrid, portrayed by Julianne Moore. The former work colleagues reunite after many years under emotionally charged circumstances, when Martha has terminal cancer […]
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2w ago
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Dear Raider, I read that it is Long-Term Care Planning Month, and last night Lester Holt talked about the rising cost of living for aging Americans. With most things continuing to rise in price, I can’t even imagine the cost of long-term care these days. Do you have any recent information about what someone could […]
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3w ago
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For those enrolled in Medicare, you will soon have the opportunity to make changes to your health and prescription drug coverage. Medicare’s Fall Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and lasts through December 7, 2024. During this time, those with Medicare can make changes to their Medicare coverage which will go into effect on January […]
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3w ago
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Dear Kiwi and Mango, I heard somewhere that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the GUIDE Model for people with dementia and their caregivers? What is this all about? Thanks for your help! Cara Givva — Dear Cara, People living with dementia often experience multiple chronic conditions, as well as high rates […]
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1M ago
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I met with an adult child of a client earlier this week. When the family first came to me about a year ago, the wife had late-stage Parkinson’s and the husband had been her primary caregiver for many years. The husband was clearly experiencing the stress and fatigue of caregiver burnout. He realized he could […]
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1M ago
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Dear Raider, I recently learned that my mother has dementia and she will be moving in with my family soon. I’m pretty new at this. Are there any helpful online resources available to assist with caring for a loved one with dementia? Thanks for your help! Hal Pinmom — Dear Hal, You are not alone. […]
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