Spring is the season when the trees start to bloom and allergy sufferers begin their annual ritual of sniffling, watery and itchy eyes, coughing, and sneezing. Although there is no magical cure for spring allergies, there are a number...

For the many people who don’t feel refreshed after sleeping, exercise could be the solution. A recent study by the National Sleep Foundation found that exercisers report better sleep than non-exercisers even though they say they sleep the same...

You qualify for Social Security benefits by earning credits when you work in a job, or are self-employed, and pay Social Security payroll taxes. In 2014, you receive one credit for each $1,200 of earnings, up to the maximum...

I have a friend who suffered a fall two years ago. While the cause is still somewhat inconclusive, his subsequent rehab and overall health has put him on the sidelines from work. No income, divorced, with two...

As a follow-up to last week's post, we provide greater detail concerning Medicare Part B benefits - along with a reminder to those eligible to enroll NOW! Acknowledgements for much of this information sourced directly from the Social Security Administration... "Most...

Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services, referred to as "Independence Plus" can cover a wide range of goods and services, but there are limitations. For example, the following are not covered through "Independence Plus"... -- Any service duplication....

The Veterans Administration offers a broad range of benefits to its veteran constituents, such as the Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services ("Independence Plus") program -- which is a unique benefit designed to allow veterans who are potential...

Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services programs will pay for a very wide range of services and goods. Generally, any product or service that is required for the participant’s care, health maintenance, and/or improves the participant’s ability...

The Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services program is designed to allow veterans who are potential candidates for nursing home placement to receive a comparable level of care in their own homes. This program ("Independence Plus") enables veterans...

How does Veterans Directed Home Based Services, also known as "Independence Plus" work? 1. The veteran, working with family, and usually an advisor from the state, develops a Care Plan outlining the services, supports, supplies and estimated...