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...]
What Are the 15 Factors Linked to a Higher Risk of Young-Onset Dementia?
February 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
If you're in your 70s or 80s, and you've noticed that you're experiencing some forgetfulness, it may be reasonable to be concerned about memory loss that may or may not be dementia. But what if you're in your 60s, 50s, 40s, or 30s … [Read more...]
Unprecedented Caregiver Fatigue in America — Do You Suffer from Caregiver Burnout?
February 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Q. This past year, my mother, who has dementia, moved into our house, and I became her caregiver. I also work full-time from home and have two children of my own. Recently, I am feeling very anxious and stressed out, like I’m … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Managing Stress and Anger as a Caregiver
February 23, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Dear Angel,I’ve been a caregiver for my mother for a few years, and I experience feelings of anger inside sometimes. I feel guilty for having these emotions, but sometimes I just want to bury my head in a pillow and scream. … [Read more...]
