Experts say that over a million people in the United States have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is a chronic lung condition that includes bronchitis, emphysema or both.COPD affects the airways and air sacs within the lungs, which … [Continue reading]
Veterans Benefits: The “second time” help rule
AccreditationFederal law dictates that no one may help a veteran in the preparation, presentation and prosecution of an initial claim for VA benefits unless that person is accredited. The only exception to this law is that any one person can help … [Continue reading]
Working with Elder Parents in Planning Financially for their Long Term Care
You may be taking care of elderly parents now or looking at that possibility in the near future. According to a report from USATODAY/ABCNews/Gallup Poll, 41% of baby boomers are helping take care of elderly parents by providing personal help or … [Continue reading]
Increased awareness of anxiety in elders leads to user-friendly site updates
Stress, anxiety, and fear are normal emotions we all experience at some point, but when does fear cross over the line from “normal” to “excessive?” NIH SeniorHealth.gov realizes the need for more readily available information for older adults on the … [Continue reading]
NFL star speaks on Alzheimer’s, gets emotional
NFL Superstar Terrell Owens (T.O.) speaking on how Alzheimer's has touched his life personally.Known for his on-the-field antics, T.O. displays a more emotional side in this clip. "Estimates vary, but experts suggest that as many as 5.1 million … [Continue reading]
Could ‘biomarkers’ be the key to predicting Alzheimer’s?
What is a biomarker?? Perhaps a useful tool to diagnose and predict dementia and cognitive decline, studies suggest. AstraZeneca defines the term as “a characteristic that is objectively measured and evaluated as an indicator of normal biological … [Continue reading]
Adults are sick almost a month out of the year
Did you know that the average adult will live with a cold for almost a month out of the year? According to Jane Sadler, MD out of Garland, Texas, “the average adult gets three colds per year, each lasting an average of nine days.”Read Health.com’s … [Continue reading]
Why did Obama reverse course on Medicare end-of-life counseling legislation?
Earlier this month, we reported on legislation taking effect in 2011 that would promote end-of-life counseling through Medicare reimbursements to doctors. Now just days into the new year, the legislation appears to be dead in the water. … [Continue reading]
New Medicare out-of-pocket home health care expenses for Seniors on the horizon?
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission suggested Thursday one strategy to cut health care spending; the strategy would force Medicare recipients who receive home health care to pay an out-of-pocket cost. The proposed cost is not yet certain, … [Continue reading]
Obamacare Warfare: Why is the Public Positively Puzzled on Health Reform?
Struggling to make sense of the status of health care reform in America? Don’t worry; neither can Congress, the White House, nor the Courts say with certainty whether The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the Act) will ultimately be … [Continue reading]
New tax laws should prompt families to review documents
For the next two years, the federal estate tax will be restored. The Bush-era tax cuts included a sunset provision that temporarily eradicated the estate tax for 2010. The tax is back, but the exemption has increased. It was a surprise to many … [Continue reading]
A leading cause of blindness is on the decline
"Age related macular degeneration" (AMD), a disease most prevalent in women over 60, is on the decline according to a study by the Archives of Ophthalmology. The number of Americans who suffer from age-related macular degeneration is down by nearly … [Continue reading]
Nursing home patients under 65 on the rise
Undoubtedly a challenging transition at any age, the shift to a nursing home may be even more difficult for the more than 200,000 people living in such facilities under the age of 65. Nursing homes must come to terms with this reality, because this … [Continue reading]
Can seniors delay nursing home reality through strength training?
Over the course of the last several decades, strength training has gone from obsolete to mainstream. It has gained its due recognition and is now considered an essential element to a well-rounded fitness regimen, along with cardio and stretching. … [Continue reading]
Walking speed may be used for predicting health, survival for elderly
Could walking speed analysis, also referred to as "gait speed," be a worthy tool for predicting remaining years of life? Inexpensive and simplistic, gait speed is being touted in a recent study that suggests there is a correlation between gait speed … [Continue reading]
Three Keys To Planning For Long-Term Care
Baby-Boomers and Seniors 2011 Legal Report I want to dispel two huge myths that routinely produce false security for senior citizens and their adult children: First, a revocable living trust does not protect your assets from nursing home costs or … [Continue reading]
Dolphins and dogs may help soldiers with PTSD decrease heart disease risk
According to Health.com, Veterans who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be at an increased risk for heart disease and early death. “[PTSD] is a disorder that occurs after a life-threatening event, such as personal assault, … [Continue reading]
Protected: Victory for the First Amendment and lawyer advertising: Evan Farr #1 Medicaid Asset Protection Expert in U.S.
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Obama signs bill to benefit 9/11 survivors and first responders; but beware of other settlements
President Obama has signed a bill that will provide benefits for survivors of the September 11th, 2001 terror attacks, including Ground Zero first responders. In August 2009, the Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine published an article … [Continue reading]
Obama v. GOP: Healthcare showdown
When President Obama took office two years ago, the GOP had much more than a mere inkling that a healthcare overhaul was on the horizon. Fast-forward to the final days of 2010, and an attempt at a repeal may be just around the corner. It comes as … [Continue reading]
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