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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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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Social Security makes major change to application process

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,…

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Understanding Medicaid: What Does Medicaid Cover?

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…

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Alzheimer’s Takes a Financial Toll Long Before Diagnosis, Study Finds

 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…

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FDA Approves New Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease

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…

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