Last week, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act, which provides approximately $1.9 trillion in spending to address the continued impact of COVID-19. The American Rescue Plan Act is a follow-up to the … [Read more...]
Print This PageSeniors are Facing Barriers Trying to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine. What to Do.
February 2, 2021 by
Janet needs to get the coronavirus vaccine. She is 74 and has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She leaves the house rarely, only to pick up her medicines in the pharmacy drive-thru. She has caregivers coming in to help her … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Beware of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
January 22, 2021 by
Dear Angel,My sister got a call telling her that she was exposed to COVID-19 and the caller asked her for personal information and $150 to sign her up for a vaccine quicker. She thought it could be a scam, so she hung up, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Can a Senior Get a COVID Vaccine in Virginia, DC, and Maryland?
January 15, 2021 by
Dear Magic, My husband, Ricky, is 70 and I am 67. We would like to get coronavirus vaccines, but don’t know how and where. Do you have any information about doing so in the DC area? Thanks for your help! Vax Scene --- Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageThere is So Much That Seniors Need to Know About the New Coronavirus Relief Package
January 8, 2021 by
Q. You recently published an article about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for businesses. You mentioned that there is a second stimulus check and some new benefits for seniors, but mostly elaborated on benefits for small … [Read more...]
Print This PageOur Top 20 Articles of 2020
January 5, 2021 by
Last year (2020) was quite a year and, like most people, I am glad to see it go! Those who read our newsletter or follow our blog know that we covered a lot of ground during this challenging year. COVID-19 uprooted many areas of … [Read more...]
Print This PageA Coronavirus Vaccine for Nursing Homes?
October 20, 2020 by
Over the last few months, biopharmaceutical companies have achieved what usually takes years. Driven by a shared mission to find a solution to the coronavirus pandemic, they are working at “Warp Speed” to rapidly develop a … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Does COVID-19 Have Any Connection to Parkinson’s Disease?
September 25, 2020 by
Dear Hayek,My uncle, Ronnie, died of complications from Parkinson’s Disease last year. He suffered for a long time with deteriorating mobility, speech issues, and inability to swallow. Eventually, he was diagnosed with … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Virginia, Maryland, and DC are Using Strike Teams to Combat COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
September 1, 2020 by
As of August 31, 2020, there are over 6 million cases of COVID-19 in the US and 183,000 people have died. There are many horrific tragedies that have occurred over the past six months, but one of the worst is how coronavirus … [Read more...]
Print This PageMore Caregivers are Experiencing Increased Burnout During Coronavirus Pandemic
August 28, 2020 by
Q. I have been the primary caregiver for my father with dementia for three years now. It was stressful before, but now even more so because of the pandemic.My new emotions deal with fear and anxiety over the virus and guilt … [Read more...]
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