…falls. Here is a great starting point for yoga beginners, yoga for seniors. 6. Take a hike Brisk daily walks this September can bolster both your heart and lungs. 7….
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Transportation Options for Seniors in Fairfax County
…and to Arlington and Fairfax counties, the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church in Virginia that is within three-quarters of a mile of any fixed-route service operated by Metrorail,…
Government Raises the Bar on Nursing Home Ratings
…the prevalence of pressure ulcers and falls among residents. In recent news, the federal government is increasing its scrutiny and raising the bar on an array of quality measures, requiring…
Estate Planning for Parents of Children with Disabilities
…as to how to spend the trust funds on the beneficiary’s behalf – whether and when to distribute the trust income and principal. In the special needs context, trusts fall…
What Happens When Caregivers Are Too Sick To Perform Their Duties?
…for a caregiver, for when they fall ill themselves and can’t perform their duties? A. Caregiving brings up a lot of difficult emotions. Not surprisingly, the high stress of caregiving…
Strong or Vulnerable? Social Security in its 80th Year
…in wages is taxed for Social Security). Many people who read about Social Security’s future funding shortfall think that it means the end of Social Security. This misconception can cause…
If You Don’t Visit Your Parents, It Could Affect Your Credit Score
…Please read our blog post “More Filial Responsibility Cases are Ending Up in Court,” for more details on filial responsibility cases. Plan Ahead So You Don’t Fall Victim to Filial…
Does Medicare Pay for Hearing Aids?
…process of aging, it is often seen as “inevitable and even inconsequential.” But, in addition to cognitive decline, poor hearing increases the risks of falls and other health hazards. The…
Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2017 (Be Very Afraid!)
…40% of All Injury Deaths While it is true that falls are most common inside the home, it doesn’t mean they can’t happen outside the home, as well. Falls (whether…
A CAPABLE Program for Aging-in-Place
Q. With a bad back and arthritis in her knees, my 76-year-old mother, Gwen, struggles to walk down the steps outside her home to go out. Afraid of falling, she…
Saying Goodbye to the Family Home: Helping Your Aging Loved One Grieve a Move
…of my favorite Disney movies is “Up,” when Carl Fredricksen, a 78-year-old balloon salesman, takes his home with him to Paradise Falls to complete the bucket list item he and…
Elder Index Measures the True Cost of Retirement
…Index. • Single Seniors and Couples Near Poverty Level: Nationwide, 32% of single elders and 18% of couples fall into the gap between the Federal Poverty Level and the income…
Maryland Repealed Filial Responsibility Laws. What’s Going on in Virginia?
…there any movement afoot to repeal or modify this statute. Plan Ahead So You Don’t Fall Victim to Filial Responsibility Laws in Virginia Without proper planning and legal advice from…
Smithsonian Program Brings Art to Seniors with Dementia
…in the fall. See Me at the Smithsonian is an interactive program for adults with dementia and their caregivers. The See Me program lets those with memory loss and their…
Social Security Disability
…or appealing the denial of Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security Disability Attorneys We Know: Derek Cervoni dcervoni@cervonidisabilitylaw.com Cervoni Disability Law, PLLC 200 Little Falls Street, Suite 507 Falls Church,…
Been the Victim of a Scam? The ReST Program Can Help!
…free trials extended warranties can’t-miss investment opportunities the chance to travel for cheap or free incredible prizes advance loans The best way to prevent falling victim to any telemarketing scheme…
Does the No Surprises Act Protect Seniors Against Unanticipated Medical Bills?
…one will suffer an injury in your home. It’s all too easy to fall down a flight of stairs, slip and fall in the bathroom, or become injured cleaning an…
Could Loss of Smell Nearly 10 Years Prior Signify Lewy Body Dementia?
…Visual-Spacial issues: People with LBD may have trouble judging distances when reaching for items, navigating around furniture, or stepping down a stair. This can lead to falls and injuries. Difficulty…
Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Currently Available and Are They Safe?
…Many people simply cannot manage to get to and from all these appointments with regularity. Over the Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids Got FDA Approval in fall of 2021 The US…
Virginia Governor Vetoes Proposal to Repeal State’s Filial Responsibility Law
…will continue to keep our readers up-to-date about filial responsibility cases and provide any further updates on the filial responsibility law in Virginia. Plan Ahead So You Don’t Fall Victim…
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