Mary is a caregiver for her mother, Charlotte, who is in the early stages of dementia. She has seen her mother’s symptoms of forgetting who family members are, having difficulty communicating and remembering the right words to … [Read more...]
Print This PageCreate a Tribute for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
February 14, 2014 by
An estimated 5.2 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer's disease. This includes an estimated 5 million people age 65 and older and approximately 200,000 individuals younger than age 65. When Alzheimer's disease touches … [Read more...]
Print This PageImportant Victory for LGBT Married Couples
February 12, 2014 by
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...]
Print This PageAre You Being “Observed”?
February 7, 2014 by
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...]
Print This PagePesticide exposure could increase risk of Parkinson’s
February 5, 2014 by
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...]
Print This PageTracking Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities
February 3, 2014 by
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...]
Print This PageVeterans Needing Care Need to Act Quickly – The Law’s About the Change
January 31, 2014 by
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...]
Print This PageNew Technology Prevents You From Losing Your Children
January 30, 2014 by
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...]
Print This PageIs Living at Home Hazardous to Your Health?
January 27, 2014 by
It's estimated that 5.4 million people in the United States have Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia, and about 70% of them live at home. For most seniors with dementia, staying at home is a common goal; however, it … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes Medicare Discriminate Against Certain Elders?
January 24, 2014 by
Q. My mother, Sally, is 67, has chronic depression, and is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. In the past, Medicare only covered 50% of the costs of her psychological treatment for her depression. I feel like this is … [Read more...]
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