News from the Governor’s Office: Based on the recommendations of an independent work group convened by AARP Minnesota and a recent report from the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA),… read more →
Via Governing: For millions of older Americans, there’s nothing stronger than the desire to age in place, maintaining their independence and avoiding intensive institutional care for as long as possible.… read more →
Via Kaiser Health News: Have you gotten a medical bill that sounds way too expensive or is just downright confusing? Elisabeth Rosenthal, the editor-in-chief of Kaiser Health News, says don’t… read more →
Via Detroit Lakes Online: With income tax season recently opening, the Minnesota Department of Revenue announced the opening of more than 220 sites offering free tax assistance for those filing… read more →
Via Disability Scoop: As adults with autism mature and move into middle age, they are finding it difficult to live independently, hold down jobs and sustain relationships, researchers say. A… read more →
Via the Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Minnesota’s Legislative Auditor has issued a report stating that the state agency responsible for protecting vulnerable Minnesotans in senior care facilities has failed to meet its… read more →
A new report on consumer complaints, the Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2017, shows that people in their 20s are more likely to lose money to fraud than senior citizens. … read more →
Via the Batesville (Indiana) Herald-Tribune:’ Repairing your home is a good thing, but lost dollars on shoddy or nonexistent repairs is to be avoided! National Consumer Protection Week, March 4-10,… read more →
Via Web MD: Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in the US; each year, more than 800,000 Americans will experience a first time or recurrent stroke. When you… read more →
The National Council on Aging each year updates its list of the top ten frauds and scams that target older persons. Topping the list are health insurance and medical scams,… read more →