Apr
24
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 events, and upcoming activities available through the Senior Center.
Our...
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...
Apr
02
2018
It's tax time again...if you’re a caregiver for an aging parent or senior, the new tax law signed in December 2017 includes changes that can affect you as a taxpayer.
See below questions and answers for tax rules affecting caregivers...
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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...
Mar
06
2018
Colorectal cancer, more commonly called colon cancer, is cancer that begins in the colon (large intestine) or rectum (anus). Of the types of cancer that affect both men and women, colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths...
Feb
21
2018
I recently read this post, and felt it worthy of repeating. Services and support provided by caregivers is important for our elderly...
What, exactly, does a caregiver cover on a daily basis? Well, here are some areas of...
Feb
06
2018
The leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease. Over 17 million deaths each year are caused by heart disease. Our elderly population is especially prone to cardiovascular complications.
Every February is designated as American Heart...
Jan
29
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. We recently sat down to discuss and review various state and local resources...