May
28
2018
According to research, as many as 10-20% of older adults above the age of 65 suffer from mild cognitive impairment. Another five million have Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive and deteriorating dementia.
The process of aging will effect us all....
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
15
2018
-- Do I really have to pay federal taxes on Social Security benefits?
Well, in this case, it depends on your income. For example, if your adjusted gross income plus non-taxable income plus half your Social Security benefit add...
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
30
2018
Changes in our elderly parents, both physically and cognitively, can come quickly. Certainly, this may be a gradual process. And casual observers may be fooled into thinking very little has changed. Or, many seniors are able...
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...