House Republicans on Tuesday called for employee discipline and potential firings after the discovery that tens of thousands of veterans’ disability cases were lost for months or years in the Department of Veterans Affairs claims systems due to software glitches.
At some point, most older people will need help getting through the day. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, someone turning 65 today has a 70% chance of eventually requiring assistance with basic living activities, such as bathing, dressing and using the toilet.
More than 48 million Americans, including two in three adults over 70, live with hearing loss.
Dependent care flexible spending accounts, which help defray the cost of child care by providing tax savings, are coming for active duty service members.
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.
Caregiving for a family member can be time-consuming and emotionally draining. It can also be financially draining.