Jul
30
2018
How do Medicare and Medicaid differ in regards to long term care planning?
Medicare, by and large, does not cover long-term nursing home care. For example, Medicare Part A will only cover up to 100 days in a skilled...
Jul
06
2018
Seniors First is launched and includes a full range of legal, financial, housing and lifestyle solutions.
Aging may bring wisdom, but it also creates new challenges and unanswered questions.
- How can I structure my retirement to avoid outliving my savings?
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Jul
03
2018
Truthfully, a difficult decision and discussion. There is no universal approach for family members and parents on this issue. It is normal and natural to question how best to broach conversation with Mom and Dad. Families are not sure...
Jun
11
2018
High blood pressure is a very common health condition, affecting more than half of American adults.
High blood pressure is often referred to as the “silent killer,” and is a leading cause of heart attack and stroke in North America....
May
21
2018
Co-host, “Seniorities”
As Chairman of the Board, Scituate Council on Aging, I co-host a bi-monthly program with Linda Hayes, Executive Director of the COA.
Click on link below as we discuss current status of events pertaining to our push to gain...
May
07
2018
Re-posting a timely article on the financial strain of Medicare and Medicaid coverage and home care industry reimbursements. There is not enough money to fully cover all elderly in need. Seniors need to understand the responsibility to...
Apr
16
2018
Co-host, “Seniorities”
As Chairman of the Board, Scituate Council on Aging, I co-host a regular cable tv program with Linda Hayes, Executive Director of the COA.
Click on link below as we discuss issues related to senior and public transportation...
Apr
13
2018
We're almost done with tax season! Below some last minute tips on various real situations for consideration.
-- Are social security benefits taxed and how is that determined?
The answer is...sometimes. First of all, some taxation of social...
Mar
26
2018
How do doctors treat an elder for colorectal cancer?
According to the American Cancer Society, when colorectal cancer is caught early, a person has a five-year survival rate of more than 90 percent. Treatment options for colon cancer include...
Mar
19
2018
How do we get tested for colorectal cancer?
Currently, there are four main types of screening for colon cancer. There is no single "best test" for elders or young adults. Each type has advantages and disadvantages. It is worth...
