Via the Star Tribune: One of Minnesota’s largest hospital systems is closing Twin Cities clinics that specialize in the care of older adults, disrupting care for hundreds of senior patients… read more →
Via MPR: As the elder population grows — and wants to stay at home rather than turn to a nursing home or hospital — the need for home health aides… read more →
Via FedSmith: The Social Security Inspector General (OIG) recently sounded the alarm about a new scam in which thieves are emailing fake documents purporting to come from the Social Security… read more →
LRH&P attorney Laurie Hanson has won a major appeal in the Minnesota Supreme Court. The case involves an important question: whether individuals 65 and older may place funds in a… read more →
Via the Quincy (MA) Patriot-Ledger: Despite the success of new and established programs that support family members and friends caring for people living with dementia, many resources still remain unknown… read more →
Via CNBC: If your 2020 Medicare coverage includes an Advantage Plan that’s not a great match, you might be able to part ways with it. During an enrollment window that… read more →
Via EurekAlert: The website Nursing Home Compare, sponsored by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, is a go-to resource for many families researching nursing home options for their loved… read more →
During the season of gratitude and giving, is there any better time of year to consider giving back to your community? Many organizations struggle to advertise when they need help,… read more →
Via Kaiser Health News: Saturday, Dec. 7 was the deadline for most people with Medicare coverage to sign up for private drug and medical plans for next year. But members… read more →
Via CNBC: The final few weeks of the year aren’t just for last-minute shopping and holiday parties. It’s also a crucial time for tax savings. While the 2017 tax overhaul… read more →