- 47 minutes ago
- It might still feel like summer, but we're starting to see the promise of fall and the start of hurricane season. Children are returning to school, we're having some milder weather in the mornings and evenings, and the fall merchandise on display in stores reminds us of shift into a new season. Ther... [read more]
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- 2 weeks ago
- Take a cold shower or bath to lower body temperature. Seek medical attention for heat-related symptoms. Many seniors enjoy being active outdoors, taking part in walking, gardening, or playing pickleball. Consider engaging in these types of activities early in the morning, in the evening, o... [read more]
- 1 month ago
- Takeaways Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by the death of dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain. Symptoms of PD include tremors, slowness of movement, limb rigidity, and gait and balance problems. What Is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s ... [read more]
- 1 month ago
- Takeaways Assisted living facilities (ALFs) often evict or refuse to admit Medicaid-eligible individuals. Unlike nursing homes, ALFs are not subject to federal rules protecting residents from involuntary discharge. Residents facing eviction from an ALF should consult with a local elder law a... [read more]
- 2 months ago
- Takeaways A new phishing attack is targeting Social Security recipients with email messages pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA), prompting them to download fake Social Security statements. These malicious downloads give hackers access to sensitive personal informat... [read more]
- 2 months ago
- We enjoy hearing from our clients about how Estate Planning benefits their lives, and it's rewarding to hear about times when the documents and plans we create for them help a difficult situation and improve good ones. The peace of mind that being prepared for, and having the ability to handle a ... [read more]
- 2 months ago
- Takeaways The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been undergoing organizational changes and layoffs in recent weeks. These changes include the dismantling of such agencies as the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and terminating staff of the Division of Energy Ass... [read more]
- 3 months ago
- Takeaways The Campos v. Kijakazi lawsuit addressed problems with overpayments and benefit reductions for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients during the COVID-19 pandemic. A settlement was reached. It provides automatic relief for about 250,000 SSI recipients and new guidance for ne... [read more]
- 3 months ago
- This month, as we've celebrated the mothers in our lives, we're also reminded frequently that life has a lot of ups and downs. The joyous celebrations of graduations, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, baptisms, and even retirements give us the chance to enjoy happy milestones. Additionally, the mo... [read more]
- 3 months ago
- Takeaways The demand for long-term care services is rising due to an aging population and a shortage of health care professionals. The costs of long-term care have been escalating, including in-home care, assisted living care, and nursing home care. As most of us go through our daily rout... [read more]
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