Long before people develop dementia, they often begin falling behind on mortgage payments, credit card bills and other financial obligations, new research shows. A team of economists and medical experts…
The following article appeared in the July 19 edition of the Clarion-Ledger newspaper. It provides good guidance and tips for engaging in-home caregivers for family members. Dear Savvy Senior, I…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is no longer considering a number of outdated jobs as possible work opportunities to deny those applying for disability benefits. Social security disability benefits are…
As life expectancy increases and the number of seniors worldwide is set to grow to more than 1.5 billion by the year 2050, watching out for older adults will be more…
Based on the federal government’s newly released inflation data for May, the 2025 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) could range anywhere from 2.57 percent to 3 percent, depending on the…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published final rules setting nurse staffing standards for nursing facilities, as promised by President Biden’s nursing home reform agenda. The final…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the Medicaid unwinding waivers that it previously extended in December 2023, according to an informational bulletin from the agency. The…
If you need a medical procedure, you may have to hold off on treatment until you have received approval from your health insurance plan. In many cases, Medicare Advantage and…
May is National Elder Law Month. In our April 2014 newsletter, we provided an article entitled “Tips for Finding and Choosing an Elder Law Attorney.” (Call us if you would…
The Social Security Administration will ease its rules related to food assistance for people with disabilities receiving Supplemental Security Income. (Disability Scoop) The Social Security Administration is moving forward with…
