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            Last week I was talking about changes in loved ones we may notice around holiday time, simply because we may be returning home after some time away.  So what can or should you do about it?             A physical and neurological exam should identify any medical issues. A Geriatric Care Manager (GCM)

Once again the holiday season is upon us, a time of joy but also stress.  I’ve written about this issue in the past but it bears repeating.  We often visit family members we haven’t seen in some time and that’s when changes in older loved ones become more noticeable.  Some

                Last week I told you that Dave called because his dad needs to go to a nursing home and he is now in “spend down mode”.  He plans to sell the home, spend down the proceeds from the sale and then apply for Medicaid.                 A straight forward, sound approach? 

                Dave called me because his dad had just recently suffered a stroke and was in the hospital but ready to be discharged.  Dave told me, “Dad can’t go home.  We’ve been able to keep a promise we made to keep him home but at this point the family recognizes

            Last week I was telling you how Joe got scammed.  He paid money to increase his odds of winning a Publisher’s Clearinghouse prize.  It was all a lie and he lost more than $22,000 which he wired to an overseas account.             His children were as upset about it as

      6 months ago I wrote about some common scams that target seniors. Here's another one that doesn't just prey on seniors but really on anyone who is struggling financially.       Joe received numerous phone calls from Publisher's Clearinghouse. That's the company that many of us remember because Ed McMahon was