Does New Feature on Alexa Together Help Seniors?
Amazon has added a “custom alert” to Alexa Together care service, which will allow pings to up to 10 caregivers when there’s particular smart home activity.
December 14, 2022
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Alzheimer's
What Is the Risk of Seniors with Dementia Getting COVID?
In Pennsylvania, there were nearly 2,000 more deaths from Alzheimer’s and dementia in 2020 than compared to averages over the past five years, according to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter.
March 29, 2021
Estate Planning
When Do We Need an Elder Law Attorney?
Consult an elder care lawyer preemptively, to avoid making a panicked phone call in the moment.
October 16, 2020
Estate Planning
Will We See a Bump in the COLA for Social Security Next Year?
Thanks in part to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, don’t bank on a big cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for your Social Security benefits in 2021.
September 24, 2020
What Does New Research Tells Us about Dementia Deaths?
Almost three times more Americans are killed by dementia than previously thought, new research has found.
September 15, 2020
Why Not Claim Social Security at 62?
Retirees have a choice about when to claim their Social Security retirement benefits, but for most people, 62 is the earliest age at which you can start them.
September 10, 2020
Elder Care
Why Can’t Doctors Recognize this Form of Dementia?
Lewy body dementia reached the public eye in 2014, after reports that Robin Williams died with diffuse Lewy body disease. However, despite the fact that Lewy body dementia is the second most common dementia, it remains frequently unrecognized.
September 9, 2020
Elder Care
Will the Sunshine State Crack Down on Crimes against the Elderly?
Suspected cases of abuse of Florida’s seniors may get increased scrutiny, after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill this week approving the creation of elder abuse fatality review teams across the state.
August 18, 2020
coronavirus
What Do I Do with My Late Mom’s Stimulus Check?
A lot of people who received stimulus payments for their dead parents or spouses are more confused than ever.
July 13, 2020
Elder Law Attorney
Should Nursing Homes Plan for Future Pandemics?
A bill requiring nursing homes to plan for the next pandemic is one step closer to being made law, after gaining approval in both chambers of the Legislature on Wednesday.
July 7, 2020
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