Dear Angel,I have Parkinson’s and need lots of care, and I know things are just going to get tougher. My sister is my caregiver who helps me full-time. I heard that getting my estate planning and long-term care planning in … [Read more...]
Technology Findings from AARP’s “2024 Tech Trends and Adults 50+”
March 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Seniors are increasingly recognizing the role that technology can play in enabling a healthy life and improving well-being. A recent AARP study, titled “2024 Tech Trends and Adults 50+,” offers a wealth of findings about how … [Read more...]
Consumer Protection Week: Record Losses of $10 Billion Due to Scams Were Reported to the FTC Last Year!
March 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Q. You have always been so helpful in educating your readers about senior scams. Unfortunately, I recently read somewhere that there are some new scams on the horizon, including those involving hacking, identity theft, and … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Beware of Tax Season Scams!
March 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Dear Raider,A friend of mine told me that there has been an uptick in tax season scams, where identity thefts and refund thefts are taking place. What is this all about so we can stay vigilant?Thanks for your help!Rhee … [Read more...]
Liability of Drivers (and Their Family Members) Who Drive with Dementia. New Digital Tool Helps Determine When It’s Time to Stop Driving!
March 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Approximately one in nine Americans ages 65 and older, or 6.7 million people, are estimated to live with Alzheimer’s disease, and millions more have other types of dementia. What’s alarming is that the majority of older adults … [Read more...]
What Does Medicare’s New Rule Mean for Prior Authorization?
March 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Q. My wife and I are currently on Medicare. Something problematic that we have experienced is that when we go to a doctor’s appointment and need a referral, we cannot go to a specialist or get some much-needed medications without … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Final Guidance Issued This Week to Help People with Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
March 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Dear Kiwi and Mango,Although I’m on Medicare, the costs for my prescription drugs are still quite high, and frankly, I’m having trouble affording them. I heard something about a new guidance that was recently released to help … [Read more...]
