Hike in Medicare Premiums

There are changes being implemented in the Medicare program. Medicare beneficiaries at higher income levels will feel the brunt of the cost change. For example, individuals with incomes above $85,000 (or more than $170,000 for married couples) will see the...

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Help During the Holidays

The holidays can be busy, hectic, fun, and exhausting. Caring for elderly parents can be difficult with all the holiday activity swirling around you. Now is the time to note the benefits of professional in-home care. Homecare staff can help...

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Fire Safety Precautions

The end of the year is always a good time to review fire safety items in your home. Does your fire extinguisher work? Do you need multiple units for kitchen and upstairs? Do you have smoke detectors on each...

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Be Alert for Elder Scams, part 2

The holiday season may bring families together for celebration, but it is also the time of year when many elder scams occur. There are predators looking to take advantage of unsuspecting seniors...asking for gifts, donations, or assistance from unknowing...

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Tips to Avoid Elder Scams

This is a re-post from the National Council on Aging. All good information which bears repeating...I will also continue this post next week. Far too many older adults fall prey to scammers who are looking to make a quick buck....

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National Caregiver Month – part 2

There is a need to take care of the caregivers. Here are some additional thoughts on navigating resources and family in order to provide care for elderly. -- Family meetings & communication: Holiday visits may be an opportunity to have...

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November – National Family Caregiver Month

November is National Family Caregivers Month. It is a time set aside to acknowledge, honor and support over 65 million Americans who currently provide care for elderly and disabled loved ones. These are people who are taking care of, and...

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Open Enrollment: Affordable Care Act

This is a re-post from the Social Security Administration...please note open enrollment deadline for health coverage is December 15th.... ********************************************************************* Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act started on November 1st. In 2010, just before the Affordable Care Act took effect, 49.95...

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“Informed Aging & Your Future” Nov. 6th

Location: Hingham Council on Aging, 224 Central St., Hingham, MA 02043 Date: 11am - 2pm, Friday, November 6th, 2015. Event: "4th Annual...Informed Aging & Your Future” seminar will feature a panel of 8 elder specialists representing industries that cater to and...

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Caregiving as 2nd Job – Support Resources

As family caregivers juggle work, family, and caregiving for elderly parents, it is important to be informed as to what additional resources are available for assistance. Consider the following: -- Professional in-home care: Hiring an in-home care agency is the...

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