Court Addresses Penalties for Elder Financial Abuse
The Supreme Court of Kansas holds that a man who financially mistreated a dependent older adult does not have to pay an outstanding nursing home bill because the bill was…
The Supreme Court of Kansas holds that a man who financially mistreated a dependent older adult does not have to pay an outstanding nursing home bill because the bill was…
Keeping track and making sense of government policies and presidential candidates’ promises can be daunting during any election year. This year is no exception. Consider Social Security and Medicare, two…
Hearing loss is common in older adults, but many still don’t wear hearing aids. In addition to helping people to hear better, hearing aids have been demonstrated to have a…
Medicare open enrollment is on the horizon. Now is the time to start thinking about any changes you may want to make to your Medicare coverage. Thanks to the Inflation…
In the complex and frequently changing landscape of health care in the United States, Medicaid stands out as a vital program. Since 1965, it has provided essential coverage to millions…
Every year on June 15th, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is commemorated in United States and worldwide. In the U.S., an estimated 1 in 10 adults over the age…
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is no longer considering a number of outdated jobs as possible work opportunities to deny those applying for disability benefits.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…