Alert: Scam Targeting Medicare Recipients
The Federal Trade Commission has issued an alert that scammers offering free COVID-19 tests have been targeting Medicare recipients online, by phone, and through [...]
Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kit Shipment Program Ends; Blind, Low-Vision Users Can Continue to Request Accessible Kits
Beginning September 2, free at-home COVID-19 tests will no longer be supplied to citizens by the federal government. Users who are blind or have low vision can [...]
My Mother in Assisted Living Has Outstanding Credit Card Debt – What Should She Do?
My mother, who is now in assisted living, has outstanding debt on her credit cards. Her only source of income is Railroad [...]
Is a Family Member Who Is Not My Dad’s Medical Power of Attorney Allowed to Stop His Treatment?
Dad was in the hospital, very sick. Mom was still alive and was medical power of attorney, then my sister, then myself. My [...]
Can My Sister’s Legal Guardian Share Information – Medical or Otherwise – With Our Parents?
I need some advice about guardianship and HIPPA. I used to be my sister’s legal guardian, but gave it up, and my brother took over. My sister asked him not to share any information with my [...]
Resources for Caregivers of Older Adults with Dementia
Although caring for people with dementia can be challenging, a variety of resources can help caregivers assist their loved ones. [...]
Haven’t Yet Filed Your Tax Return? If You Requested an Extension, You May Benefit from Free IRS Support Services
If you’re among the roughly 19 million individuals who requested an extension for filing your 2021 taxes, you may benefit from
The FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the sale of over-the-counter hearing aids. Devices for adults with mild to [...]
Is My Husband’s IRA a Countable Asset According to Medicaid?
My husband has a simple IRA. Will this be counted as an asset by Medicaid? Also, if my spouse needs nursing home care due to Alzheimer’s, will my simple IRA count toward his assets?