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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 As the population ages, the number of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia continues to rise. In turn,…
Starting in December, first-time applicants between the ages of 18 and almost 65 who never married and are concurrently applying for Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income, or SSI,…
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…
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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Kisunla (donanemab-azbt) injection for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. Alzheimer’s affects over 6.5 million…
