Via Disability Scoop: New data is prompting questions about the sustainability of a recently-established program that allows people with disabilities to save money without jeopardizing their government benefits. Far fewer… read more →
Via the Detroit News: An Oakland County, Michigan, probate judge supervising legal challenges to the estate of the late Aretha Franklin ruled Monday that a proposed property sale cannot go… read more →
Kohl’s is introducing sensory-friendly and adaptive clothing for kids, becoming the latest retailer to offer up apparel designed to meet the needs of people with various disabilities. The department store… read more →
Via the Star-Tribune: A University of Minnesota program allowing senior citizens to enroll in college courses at a discounted tuition has added fuel to the raging debate over how to… read more →
Via Kiplinger: Anyone with a child with special needs understands the need to prepare for the future. A trust is always a good place to start, and figuring out a… read more →
Via the United Nations: Disability inclusion is not only a fundamental human right, it is “central to the promise” of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development, UN Secretary-General António Guterres… read more →
Via Channel 3, Duluth: The Minnesota Department of Commerce is warning Minnesotans about an investment scheme targeting elderly residents across the nation. Metals.com is an unregistered California-based precious metals company… read more →
From Health Day: Deaths from falls are increasing sharply among elderly Americans, a new study finds. Nearly 25,000 people 75 and older died as a result of falls in 2016… read more →
Via the Coon Rapids Union Times: This editorial is the third in a series on issues facing Minnesota’s aging population. Deliberate rephrasing or rewording of public issues risks the charge… read more →
Via the Minneapolis Star Tribune: A major package of protections for Minnesota’s elderly has cleared the Legislature and awaits Gov. Tim Walz’s signature. The House and Senate passed the final… read more →