On January 17, President Obama signed a funding bill containing what the Alzheimer's Association calls “an unprecedented $122 million increase” for Alzheimer's research, education, outreach, and caregiver support.
The specifics, as outlined in the Alzheimer’s Association press release, are as follows:
• A $100 million increase for the National Institute on Aging for Alzheimer's research, which...
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Life and the Afterlife: Durable Powers of Attorney & Health Care Proxies vs. Wills
There is some basic vocabulary that almost everyone mixes up. Understanding which word to use when will help you better understand your estate planning documents.
During Life
During your lifetime, you want to have someone as “backup” to help you with your finances and personal business should you become incapacitated. (Or if you decide...
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Shred Day This Saturday 9/21 @ South Shore Bank
Received this email:
Shred Day
Saturday, September 21, 2013
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Pembroke Branch
75 Washington Street, Pembroke
For those who feel like they are buried in personal documents that they don't want to throw out for fear of identity theft, South Shore...
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Scammers Abound with Health Care Reform Starting Soon
Michelle Singletary has done it again. I love her columns. Read her latest column on how to watch out for scammers pretending to help you enroll under the Affordable Care Act.
A few hot tips:
If you get an unsolicited call regarding health care insurance, hang up.
Never give out personal information such as credit card...
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Questions Answered on Reverse Mortgages
The National Council on Aging, a leading nonprofit, has a good page on their website with important questions about reverse mortgages. These questions include "What’s the difference between a reverse mortgage and a regular home equity loan?" and "Aren’t reverse mortgages just scams that give money to big banks?" (no).
They...
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Laughter & Music Can Be Better than Drugs for Dementia Patients
There is a lot of movement right now in the US and around the world to move away from drug-dependency for keeping elder dementia in check. Well, here is a three-year study from Australia, with excellent news. Taken from the Sydney Morning Herald article:
"[The] nursing home participated in a three-year study...
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Caregivers are Depressed
Interesting concept in this article - one of those things that you don't think of on your own, but when someone else verbalizes it, you say, "of course." The idea is that caregiver stress is in part driven by a tension in the caregiver's own psyche between giving up who she has been,...
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Testifying at the State House
Last week, I headed to the State House to once again testify on bills that could plug some holes in the MassHealth nursing home payment system and make things a bit easier for families caring for frail elders.
The shorthand for this bill is the "transfer of assets" bill. It comes down to...
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Art is for Everyone at the YMCA
It's back! This year's free arts event is being held at the South Shore YMCA in Hanover. It's a unique partership between the Y, the Cardinal Cushing Centers, and the Friendship Home.
Thursday evening, August 15th from 4-8 pm. BBQ, interactive art stations, and then a live auction...
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Rental Wheelchair Vans Available from VERC
First I've ever heard of this concept. What a great idea for people who've given up their cars but still occasionally want to get out with family or friends. Love it! Check out VERC's website for more info.