Those Very Special Dogs
In addition to performing helpful tasks, service dogs offer unconditional love and opportunities for social interaction. Service animals can change lives. My daughter, Melanie, who’s had service dogs for years,…
ABLE Eligibility Expands on January 1, 2026
In December 2014, Congress passed the Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 (ABLE Act). This law, found at Section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code,…
Social Security Drops Planned Changes to Disability Rules
After signaling its intention earlier this year to make significant changes in how it determines eligibility for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has told disability advocates it is…
AAP Declines to Recommend Drug for Autism Supported by Trump Administration
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is advising against the routine use of leucovorin for children with autism, despite rising demand from families following recent federal promotion of the drug. Although…
Trump Budget Director Pushing Social Security Overhaul to Cut Disability Benefits for Hundreds of Thousands of Americans
The federal safety net for Americans with disabilities could be out of reach for hundreds of thousands of older people under a plan favored by the Trump administration’s Budget Director…
Social Security Adds 13 Conditions to Compassionate Allowances List
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the addition of 13 new conditions to the agency’s Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list. The CAL initiative accelerates the disability application process for individuals with…
September is National Service Dog Month
We are delighted to join Canine Companions in celebration of National Service Dog Month during a major milestone year. Founded in 1975, Canine Companions created the modern service dog concept…
Parkinson’s Disease in Older Adults: What You Need to Know
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,…
Social Security to Reinstate Overpayment Recovery Rate
When a person receives a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment for which they are not entitled due to excess assets or income, the Social…
Unpaid Family Caregiving Is Worth a Six-Figure Salary
Unpaid Family Caregiving Is Worth a Six-Figure Salary As the population ages, the number of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia continues to rise. In turn,…
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