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• A recent investigation found many nursing homes spend less than $10 per day on food per resident, raising concerns about malnutrition and food quality.
• There has been an increase in food-related sanctions, dietary complaints, and disease outbreaks in nursing homes.
• Residents Continue reading →

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• Older adults are particularly susceptible to heat-related illnesses due to chronic conditions, medications, and physiological changes, making it crucial for them and their caregivers to recognize symptoms of overheating.

• Preventative measures such as staying in air-conditioned Continue reading →

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• Mental health apps are becoming a more common way to support emotional well-being, especially for older adults facing issues like loneliness or chronic illness.

• These apps offer various tools, including mood tracking, guided activities, educational resources, and social Continue reading →

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• Gifting money to children is permissible, but it may impact Medicaid long-term care eligibility if apply for the program within five years of the gift.

• The IRS gift tax exclusion and Medicaid's asset transfer rules are separate. However, gifts exempt from gift tax may Continue reading →

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• Full Social Security Retirement Age (FRA) is 67 for those born in 1960 or later, not 65 as it once was, due to legislation adjusting for increased life expectancy.
• Claiming Social Security benefits before FRA results in permanently reduced monthly payments.
• Your plans for Continue reading →

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• A new phishing attack is targeting Social Security recipients with email messages pretending to be from the Social Security Administration (SSA), prompting them to download fake Social Security statements.

• These malicious downloads give hackers access to sensitive personal Continue reading →

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• Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by the death of dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain.
• Symptoms of PD include tremors, slowness of movement, limb rigidity, and gait and balance problems.

What Is Parkinson’s Disease?

Parkinson’s Continue reading →

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• Assisted living facilities (ALFs) often evict or refuse to admit Medicaid-eligible individuals. Unlike nursing homes, ALFs are not subject to federal rules protecting residents from involuntary discharge.
• Residents facing eviction from an ALF should consult with a local Continue reading →

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• Medicaid, a vital program providing health care for low-income individuals, is facing potential funding cuts that could significantly affect older adults and people with disabilities.

• Proposed reductions in Medicaid funding may lead to states cutting benefits, restricting Continue reading →

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• Social Security is a vital source of income for millions of Americans, especially seniors, but the system faces insolvency by the mid-2030s, potentially leading to benefit cuts.

• There is an ongoing debate about privatizing Social Security, with some advocating for individual Continue reading →