Defining Medicare and Medicaid

Re-posting information which helps in defining differences between Medicare and Medicaid.... Many people are confused about the difference between Medicare and Medicaid (MassHealth is the label in Massachusetts) as it pertains to the challenge of paying for expensive long-term...

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Home Care Partners Joins Seniors First Collaborative

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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Seniorities — big Rotary fund-raiser in April

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...

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Testing for Colorectal Cancer

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...

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February is “Heart Month”

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...

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Seniorities – State and Local Resources for Scituate Residents

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...

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Seniorities: Discussion of New Senior Center Site Location

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 Senior Center. Click on link below as we discuss some of the review process, along with "pro's" and...

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Memory Loss with Parents?

Have you found that your parents are becoming more forgetful? Or, they are showing signs of confusion? Before you can jump to the conclusion that Alzheimer's disease has taken hold, realize that some memory loss in elderly...

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Plan Ahead to Remain at Home

Just saw this article earlier today, and felt it should be re-posted... As more Americans reach retirement age, there are plenty of financial experts and consultants urging these men and women to plan better for those years. With 401(k)s, investments,...

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Medicare Open Enrollment

Scituate Council on Aging:  Open Enrollment Information for Medicare Open enrollment for Medicare is advisable for all seniors.  Please do so before middle of December.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhKIuOQ2Mvk&feature=em-subs_digest-vrecs

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