Will Mediterranean Diet Stave Off Alzheimer’s?
June 2, 2021
People who eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, olive oil and fish could be at lower risk of dementia, a new study has suggested.
Should Vets Be on Look-out for COVID Vaccine Scams?
June 1, 2021
Postal service leaders are warning veterans to be wary of a new round of financial scams targeting their families, by promising quicker coronavirus vaccines and extra money for virus-related medical care.
How to Protect Loved Ones from Elder Abuse
May 27, 2021
The pandemic has kept our aging parents away from us and us away from them for over a year. This isolation is not total. Some people have access, some ignore warnings and some are intent on using the pandemic to hide their actions.
Should I Be Paying with Personal Checks?
May 24, 2021
Every time you pay by check, you hand your bank account numbers to a stranger.
Link Possible between Diabetes, Dementia and Age
May 20, 2021
Younger age at onset of diabetes could be bad news for brain health, a longitudinal British population-based study suggested.
Does Sleeping Too Little Increase Risk of Dementia?
May 13, 2021
Could getting too little sleep increase your chances of developing dementia?
How Long has Medicare Sequestration Holiday Been Extended?
May 11, 2021
The long and winding saga behind the Medicare sequestration holiday for home health providers and others has come to a close.
Are You Clueless about Social Security?
May 5, 2021
You’ll probably rely on Social Security quite a bit once you retire, so it’s important to understand how the program works. Unfortunately, a large number of Americans are in the dark in that regard. In a recent MassMutual survey, 35% of near retirees aged 55 to 65 failed a basic Social Security quiz, while 18% earned only a D. Just 3% were able to answer all 12 questions correctly.
When do Medicaid Recipients have to Cash Stimulus Checks before Government Collects?
April 26, 2021
Nursing home residents on Medicaid have some more time to spend their stimulus checks, but they shouldn’t wait too long.
Does Bacon Cause Dementia?
April 20, 2021
The equivalent of a rasher of bacon per day may increase the risk of dementia, a new study suggests.