Category archives: Senior Resources
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8 years ago
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Tax day, which is April 18th in 2017, is approaching and it is time to begin crossing T's and dotting I's in preparation for paying taxes. As tax time draws near, you want to make sure you file all the proper forms and take all deductions you're entitled to. Following are some things to keep in mind... [read more]
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8 years ago
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A new Medicare rule will promote earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Medicare will now reimburse primary care doctors who conduct an Alzheimer's evaluation and offer information about care planning to elderly patients with cognitive impairment.
According to the Alzheimer's Association, ... [read more]
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8 years ago
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As part of The Shepherd’s Center of Orange Park's (SCOOP's) “Adventures In Learning” Associate Attorney, Alison E. Hickman, J.D., Elder Care Coordinator, Marie Skipper, and Public Relations and Social Media Manager, Andrew Paul Williams, Ph.D. led the class, "Aging in Place by Design" this morni... [read more]
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8 years ago
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We’re proud and excited to announce that Debra "Marie" Skipper has joined our team as an Elder Care Coordinator.
Marie has worked as a Health Care Administrator/Program Manager and has over 30 years of private sector and federal health systems experience encompassing organizational, operations an... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Please be aware of this Windows Support Scam and cautious with talking with any you do not know calling you about your computer.
This is an active criminal operation.
The article from Forbes below provides more details about this fraudulent activity and how to protect yourself.
Windows Suppor... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Preventing Dehydration in the Elderly
Our bodies become dehydrated when we lose more water than we take in. Staying hydrated allows the body to regulate temperature through perspiration, maintain blood pressure and eliminate waste. Dehydration may show only small signs outwardly, but it can have ... [read more]
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8 years ago
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When people retire they often have more time to travel. Although Medicare coverage is generally not available when beneficiaries are overseas, what about coverage for those exploring our own varied and scenic land?
If you have original Medicare, the answer is easy: you can travel anywhere in... [read more]
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8 years ago
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While it is illegal for a nursing home to discriminate against a Medicaid recipient, it still happens. To prevent such discrimination, nursing home residents and their families need to know their rights.
The potential for discrimination arises because Medicaid pays nursing homes less than the... [read more]
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8 years ago
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As people approach age 65, they should be thinking about their Medicare enrollment choices, including whether to sign up for traditional Medicare or with a Medicare Advantage plan, and if so, which one. But it turns out that some Medicare-age people are having these important decisions made for the... [read more]
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8 years ago
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New Checklist Helps Catch Symptoms Earlier
Researchers presenting at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2016 (AAIC 2016) in July introduced and described a new condition known as mild behavioral impairment (MBI) that may be a forerunner of dementia.
They also proposed a new M... [read more]
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8 years ago
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Although voting is the hallmark of a democracy, it isn't easy if you are in a long-term care facility. Nursing home and other long-term care facility residents face several challenges to voting, from registering to vote to actually casting a ballot.
When you move into a nursing home or assisted ... [read more]
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8 years ago
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The federal government recently extended minimum wage and overtime protections to most home health care workers. If you are hiring a caregiver for yourself or an elderly loved one, you need to become familiar with the rules, even if the paid caregiver is a family member.
Under the Fair Labor Sta... [read more]
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