Category Archives: News
Oct 4 & 5: Discovering Ourselves Wiser
You are invited…. Discovering Ourselves Wiser Using Our Wisdom for Our World How the co-learning happens Your years count. As Mentor, Sage, Poet you have something of great value to share. Gather with other people who are putting their experience … Continue reading
Laughter + Music: for dementia better than drugs?
Friends– Take a look at this from the Sydney (Australia) Morning Herald: http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/laughter-and-music-better-than-drugs-for-dementia-patients-20130802-2r4w9.html In a three-year study they found a weekly dose of songs and laughs, clowns and humor helped as much as psychotropic drugs and anti-depressants, in reducing aggression … Continue reading
Observation Status Fact Sheet
Friends– NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys) has published this fact sheet on “Observation Status” and how it keeps people on Medicare from getting Nursing Home coverage. Read and talk to your Congressman and Senators. :- Doug.
Study: Costs of caregiving to Employers
MetLife has published a study on the costs to employers of having someone on staff caring for a family member. For instance, the healthcare costs for that employee are 8% higher for those with eldercare responsibilities. Take a look here. … Continue reading
News: Healthcare cards scam
Friends– There is a new scam making the rounds: “Ma’am, I’m calling from the government. We’re about to send out national medical cards for the new Affordable Care Act. You’re one of the lucky people to get yours first, so … Continue reading
News: Alzheimer’s “Pacemaker?”
In November, as part of a clinical trial, surgeons at Johns Hopkins implanted a “pacemaker” like device in a person’s brain. Electrical impulses 130 per second are hoped to provide a slowing and maybe even reversal of cognitive decline. Worth … Continue reading
News about kidney tumors and need for surgery
I hesitate to pass this along. It is only a newspaper article and not medical advice. Are there some diseases, even cancers, that are better left alone? I don’t have any authoritative answer. Ask your doctor. Here’s the article:http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/190928871.html :- … Continue reading
News: Medicare scam alert!
Stetson Law reports that scammers around the country are calling seniors, claiming to be from the government. They say that your new card is in the mail and to receive your benefits you must give them your bank routing number … Continue reading
News: denied Medicare home health care benefits?
Here is a packet to help you understand your coverage and appeal a denial of coverage: http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2013/02/22/self-help-packet-for-expedited-home-health-care-appeals-including-improvement-standard-denials/ :- Doug.
News: 2012 MetLife survey of LTC costs
Friends– The 2012 MetLife survey of Long-Term Care Costs can be downloaded here: https://www.metlife.com/mmi/research/2012-market-survey-long-term-care-costs.html#keyfindings This is an impartial survey that can help you see the costs in your locality. :- Doug.
Nursing Homes: for profit vs not for profit?
Friends– Does it make a difference if the nursing home you are considering is for profit or not for profit? This article says it does, at least in generalities: http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/03/15/non-profit-vs-for-profit-nursing-homes-is-there-a-difference-in-care/ Check it out and see what you think. :- Doug.
News: Annuity sales person ordered to jail
Friends– Here is a case of elder abuse as a crime, in a common transaction. It says annuity sales people need to be very careful in dealing with older adults: An annuity salesperson has been convicted and ordered to jail … Continue reading
Don’t use these passwords!
Here are the 25 most (stupid) insecure passwords. http://www.ic3.gov/media/2011/111229.aspx Don’t use these passwords! :- Doug.