…Alzheimer’s Association suggests that those with dementia get vaccinated. Consent for the coronavirus vaccine should be considered in the same manner as other vaccines and health care decisions. If a…
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Help for Depression in Seniors During Mental Health Awareness Month
Dear Angel, I have been home since the Coronavirus pandemic began and still haven’t ventured out. Recently, I’ve been feeling sad and withdrawn. Things that used to interest me don’t…
How to Avoid Unnecessary Pain and Expense When a Loved One Dies
Q. I recently read in a Virginia publication about a man who was grieving the loss of his mother, who died during the Coronavirus pandemic, while experiencing what he referred…
Lessons Learned from a Doctor Who Became a Caregiver
…hours, but that could change based on the status of the coronavirus pandemic. • Document everything. You never know what might be important someday. Take notes at every appointment and…
Olympics Special Edition: Who Are the Most Awe-Inspiring Senior Athletes?
…in the 60 meter run, shot, and throw and being named the World and European champion in Europe M105+ in the 100 meter run. Since the beginning of the coronavirus…
Why Should I Consider Antibody Testing for COVID-19?
…could help ease the restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus. A better understanding of how many people have recovered from COVID-19 and how many people…
What the US Government is Doing to Keep Nursing Homes COVID-Free
…(covering your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing) are still important. Of course, those experiencing symptoms should stay home and get tested for the coronavirus. Remember, COVID-19 is not…
Hospices Are Turning People Away
…seniors and their families who need the services that these hospices provide. The coronavirus pandemic has taken a heavy toll on hospices since its onset. This is a major problem,…
Maximize Your Impact with Your 2021 Charitable Giving
…income tax deduction for cash gifts to public charities, which is typically limited to 50 percent or 60 percent of your adjusted gross income. The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and…
How Can I Get a Free At-Home COVID-19 Test if I’m on Medicare?
…the COVID-19 omicron variant brought the number of U.S. coronavirus cases to the highest level ever, with nearly 800,000 new cases reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Important Client Update About Medicaid Redeterminations
Enacted soon after the beginning of the pandemic, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act included a requirement that Medicaid programs in every state, in order to receive enhanced federal funding,…
Why Are People So Afraid of Estate Planning?
…said that coronavirus made them realize the importance of sharing important information with family. Around the same amount of people (64 percent) noted that planning for the future was more…
Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
…going door-to-door to offer free coronavirus or COVID-19 testing, supplies, treatments, or vaccines; • Beware of providers offering other products, treatments, or medicines to prevent the virus. Check with your…
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