LGBT married couples can now celebrate another important victory in their fight for equal rights. The U.S. Justice department will soon grant them the same rights in legal matters as married heterosexual couples. These new … [Read more...]
Are You Being “Observed”?
February 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Every year, thousands of Medicare patients spend time in the hospital for "observation," but are not officially admitted. Many Medicare recipients don’t realize that the time they spend in the hospital under “observation” … [Read more...]
Key Changes Tighten Reverse Mortgage Eligibility
February 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Q: My mother, Sally, 62, owns a home in Fairfax that is valued at $500,000 and the amount owed on her mortgage is still $300,000. When my mother retires in 3 years, the monthly mortgage payment will be unaffordable for her, but … [Read more...]
Pesticide exposure could increase risk of Parkinson’s
February 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that impairs motor skills and speech. In its advanced stages, sufferers could become disabled, with problems feeding themselves, talking, and walking. … [Read more...]
Tracking Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities
February 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Over 3 million Americans receive care in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities each year, and nearly one million persons reside in assisted living facilities. Data about infections in long-term care facilities are limited, … [Read more...]
Veterans Needing Care Need to Act Quickly – The Law’s About the Change
January 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Veteran’s Aid and Attendance benefit, offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, is a vital program for those veterans (and their spouses) who are in need of medically related assistance with activities of daily living. … [Read more...]
New Technology Prevents You From Losing Your Children
January 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Q. I have three children – a healthy 2-year old and twin 9-year olds with severe Autism Spectrum Disorder. I recently took them grocery shopping, and when looking at the ingredients on a label, one of my twins disappeared. … [Read more...]
