Are You at Risk for Kidney Disease?

March 21, 2025
What are the risk factors for kidney disease?...

Replacing Important Documents

March 14, 2025
How do I replace important documents that were lost when our home burned down? We lost everything including our house deed, car titles, tax returns, Social Security and Medicare cards, birth certificates, marriage license and passports...

When to Worry About Your Memory

March 7, 2025
I have become more forgetful and am concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services to help me determine if I have a problem before going to a neurologist?...

How Service Dogs Can Help

February 28, 2025
My parent suffers from chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I am considering getting an assistance dog to help. What are some considerations regarding service dogs?...

Do I Need to File a Tax Return in 2025?

February 21, 2025
What are the income tax filing requirements for this tax season? I retired last March and no longer have earned income. Am I still required to file a tax return this year?...

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Tips

February 14, 2025
Can you provide any tips on choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor?...

Safe Driving Tips

February 7, 2025
My parent is starting to experience memory issues but wishes to continue to drive. When is it time for someone to stop driving?...

How Long to Keep Financial Records

January 31, 2025
Is there a rule of thumb on how long someone should keep their financial documents? I have filing cabinets filled with receipts, bank statements and tax returns that I would like to toss...

Assisting a Parent with Excessive Clutter

January 24, 2025
My parent has always saved a large number of items. Since my other parent passed away, the clutter has become overwhelming. Do you have suggestions on how I can help?...

Does Medicare Cover Mental Health Services?

January 17, 2025
What types of mental health services does Medicare cover? I struggle with anxiety and depression, and my primary care provider recommended that I see a therapist or psychiatrist...

The Potential Dangers of Excessive Earwax

January 10, 2025
Can excessive earwax cause serious health problems? What can you tell me about this?...

Food Assistance Programs

January 3, 2025
My parent is struggling to afford groceries and would like to know if they are eligible for food stamps or any other type of assistance program?...

Be Wary of Winter Heart Attacks

December 27, 2024
I have heard that people with heart problems need to be extra cautious during the winter because heart attacks are much more common during that time. What can you tell me about this?...

What Happens to Your Debt When You Die?

December 20, 2024
I am concerned about my credit card debt and the possibility that my children will have to pay off my debt after I die. Are my children responsible for my debt after I die?...

How to Effectively Communicate with Your Doctor

December 13, 2024
How can I improve communication with my doctors? Over the past few years, I have felt at a loss for words during appointments and need suggestions on how to be sure my concerns are addressed...

What Will Medicare Cost in 2025?

December 6, 2024
Social Security benefits will receive a 2.5% cost-of-living increase in 2025. What will Medicare Part B monthly premiums be in 2025 and when do surcharges apply for higher income beneficiaries?...

How to Make the Most of Your Doctor's Visit

November 29, 2024
What is the best way to prepare for a doctor’s appointment?...

Medication Organization Tools

November 22, 2024
Can you recommend pill boxes and medication reminder devices? I started taking several new prescription medications, in addition to the vitamins I usually take. I need a pill box that helps me organize them. What can you tell me?...

How to Write a Living Will

November 15, 2024
What is the best way to begin writing a living will? I am getting older and facing health challenges, so I would like to get this done without incurring significant expenses...

Osteoporosis Risks, Detection and Treatment Options

November 8, 2024
Can a person in their early fifties develop osteoporosis? I fell and broke my wrist last winter, and my doctor told me I might have osteoporosis...