Laura, age 72, suffers from Parkinson's disease, arthritis, and diabetes. On a snowy afternoon, she sits on her bed watching her favorite court television programs. At 3:30 p.m., it’s time for her wellness appointment. … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs it the End for Observation Status?
January 22, 2016 by
Q. Late last year, you answered a question about a woman who spent a week in the hospital and was seen by doctors and nurses, given every kind of test imaginable, operated on, transferred to another room for … [Read more...]
Print This PageState of the Union: Status of Senior Programs
January 15, 2016 by
Q. My husband and I watched the State of the Union address on Tuesday night, until we fell asleep. We heard a little bit about Social Security and Medicare, but couldn't get the complete gist of what President Obama was saying. If … [Read more...]
Print This PageBalanced Budget Act: Good or Bad for Seniors?
November 11, 2015 by
Image source: Wall Street JournalOn November 2, 2015, the Balanced Budget Act of 2015 (BBA) was signed into law by President Barack Obama. According to the President’s statement on the day of the signing, "Democrats and … [Read more...]
Print This PageShe was in the Hospital a Week, and They’re Calling it Observation Status!
November 6, 2015 by
Image Source: DailymailQ. Last month, my 82 year-old mother, Shirley, fainted and hit her back on the bathroom counter on her way to the ground. When she came to, she could hardly move, but she was able to grab her … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Why Take Advantage of End-of-life Care Talks?
November 5, 2015 by
Dear Baxter, I just read that Medicare will fund end-of-life planning discussions with doctors, as of Jan. 1, 2016. Why is this important? My doctor already does this for free. And why should seniors take advantage of these … [Read more...]
Print This PagePreparing Yourself for Medicare Open Enrollment
October 13, 2015 by
Every day, an average of 10,000 Americans will become eligible for Medicare as they turn 65 — and face a complex new set of health care decisions. If you're among them, you may feel perplexed about what you need to do about … [Read more...]
Print This Page70% of Americans turning 65 will need Long-Term Care
August 11, 2015 by
Correction: The title of our newsletter is incorrect. It should be "One in seven adults will have a disability for more than five years." We apologize for this error! Photo from homeaidescny.org A … [Read more...]
Print This PageA “Guardian Angel” When One is Needed Most
August 2, 2015 by
Marjorie never felt alone at her nursing home. Although her husband died last year, and her children couldn’t be there a lot of the time to visit her, she seemed content. Her ability to speak clearly and her memory were … [Read more...]
Print This PageACA is Here to Stay – Is That Good for Seniors?
August 1, 2015 by
Photo Source: Irish Times Q. I heard that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is here to stay, as of yesterday when the Supreme Court ruled to save the health care law. Is the ruling good for seniors? Also, can you clarify whether … [Read more...]
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