Will I Live Longer if I Babysit the Grandchildren?
May 1, 2024
Looking for an extra incentive to spend some quality time with your grandchildren? Try telling their parents that it could extend your life.
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Medicare Scams for Covid Tests
October 5, 2022
The federal government is warning people with Medicare about scam artists offering ‘free’ COVID-19 tests.
What Does a Funeral Cost?
August 18, 2022
The kind of burial you choose can have a massive impact on your funeral costs.
How Is Amazon’s Alexa Helping Seniors?
June 29, 2022
Amazon is introducing two new features for its “Alexa Together” elder care subscription service.
Suffering From Caregiver Burnout?
May 4, 2022
A new study showed that caregiver burnout is becoming a growing problem.
How to File Income Tax for a Decedent
February 22, 2022
No one likes doing taxes, but the task is even more daunting when filing a return for someone who has died.
Becoming a ‘Sudden’ Caregiver for a Senior?
January 13, 2022
While the sudden caregiver has no preparation, no warning signs or slow changing of circumstance, the long-term caregiver certainly experiences situations of crisis.
Things to Know before Enrolling in Medicare?
November 24, 2021
Cleveland.com’s recent article entitled “6 things you should know about signing up for Medicare” gives us a few things you should know about Medicare: Who’s enrolled automatically? If you’re under the age of 65 and already receive Social Security benefits, you’ll be automatically enrolled in Original Medicare, which includes Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and…
Elderly Financial Exploitation Is Increasing
October 28, 2021
The Texas Department of Adult Protective Services (APS) recommended Tuesday morning that community members, aged 65 and older, keep their private information, like social security numbers, passwords, maiden names and bank account information, in a locked drawer or somewhere safe.
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