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7 Ways to Make the Most of Your Doctor Visit
by NISSA SIMON, for AARP Physicians give their best advice on how to get their best advice Your relationship with your doctor is all about your health, of course, but it's also about mutual trust, communication and understanding. The better you two get along, the more...
Prevent Mosquito and Tick Bites
Spending time together outdoors is good for the whole family. Just don’t let bug bites ruin your fun. The Basics: Overview Most bug bites are harmless, but some mosquitoes and ticks carry diseases. You can get serious diseases from mosquitoes, like Zika, West Nile...
The Caregiver Support Program from Franklin County Senior Options
It’s important that we plan to take advantage of available programs to help care for our loved ones in their later years. It’s equally important for the CAREGIVERS for loved ones to know of and take advantage of government programs designed to ease their burden. Below...
Give Seniors a Lift With Household Chores
Many older adults want to remain in their homes as they continue to enjoy good health and independence. However, some activities of daily living become chores that may challenge as we age, because of factors such as slower gait, impaired balance, reduced mobility, and...
N.J. High Court Rules Medicaid Planning by Non-Lawyers Is Unauthorized Practice of Law
Joining the states of Florida, Ohio, and Tennessee, the New Jersey Supreme Court has found that non-lawyers who apply the law to a Medicaid applicant’s specific circumstances are engaging in the unauthorized practice of law. The state Supreme Court received complaints...
Navigating ABLE or STABLE Accounts
A change in federal law last year allows for a disabled person on Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid to open an account which can be used for their benefit and which can accumulate funds which will not affect their Medicaid or SSI eligibility. This...
Get help with your Advance Care Planning
Advance Care Planning is making decisions about the healthcare you would want to receive if you happen to become unable to speak for yourself. These are your decisions to make, regardless of what you choose for your care, and the decisions are based on your personal...
More tips on safely aging in place at home
June is National Safety Month. Today, Americans are living longer while staying active and healthy. But adults 65 and older are at risk for falls, which can signal the beginning of the end of that active life – and their independence. Injuries from falls can lead to...
Disability Integration Act holds great promise
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) introduced a bill in Congress that’s designed to ensure that Medicaid-eligible people who are aged or have disabilities can receive their necessary services out in the community through the Medicaid Home and Community Based Services program...