The inability of Congress and President Trump to agree on a government funding bill, and the shutdown it caused, could have a severe impact on the well-being of older adults and younger people with disabilities. While Social Security and Medicare benefits appear safe, sufficient staff may not be available to issue or replace lost cards, [...] The post What The Government Shutdown Means For Older Adults And People With Disabilities appeared first on Howard Gleckman.| Howard Gleckman
Here are five signs it is time to seek professional help for your elderly loved ones and get the elder care your loved ones need.| HomeWork Solutions
Two non-profits have suggested how the health care system can better support family caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities.| Howard Gleckman
Two studies help explain how Americans think about the financial aspects of their long-term care needs, and why they are so poorly prepared.| Howard Gleckman
We talk a lot about the problems facing long-term nursing care and the employees of that industry. Residents face potential neglect, depression, anxiety, and declining health. Nursing home staff face burnout, poor compensation, tough working conditions, and administrations that don’t understand their needs as employees. But what about the caregiver who also works a full-time […]| Gharibian Law – Respect Your Elders®
Finances can be a huge source of stress for anyone. Here are three tips for preventing financial abuse as you age.| Gharibian Law - Respect Your Elders®
Up to 1/3 of seniors get delirium in hospitals. This confusion and agitation can be prevented and treated but must first be diagnosed| Howard Gleckman
Since Congress passed the big tax and spending bill on July 3, most observers have focused their attention on its cuts to Medicaid, the program that helps support low-income older adults and people with disabilities. But the Trump Administration is quietly making big changes to Medicare, the program that insures nearly 70 million seniors and [...] The post What Older Adults Need To Know About Trump’s Changes To Medicare appeared first on Howard Gleckman.| Howard Gleckman
A report from AARP and the Nat. Alliance for Caregiving describes the experiences and needs of family caregivers| Howard Gleckman
The Senate budget bill would cut Medicaid and other programs for older adults and younger people with disabilities.| Howard Gleckman
Deregulation has been a cornerstone of the Republican brand for decades. And the Trump Administration vows to cut government red tape wherever it finds it. Yet, House Republicans would use their just-passed budget bill to create reams of paperwork explicitly intended to block low- and moderate income households or immigrants from government assistance to which [...] The post The GOP Falls In Love With Red Tape To Force People Off Government Programs appeared first on Howard Gleckman.| Howard Gleckman
An internal GOP budget squabble has put future funding for the Old Americans Act at risk, as Trump allies mull cuts in similar programs.| Howard Gleckman
Find out how a licensed nursing home administrator maintains the standard of care and safety at nursing homes and care facilities.| Nursing Home Abuse Center
Donald Trump's GOP party platform makes many promises for older adults. By few are supported by real ideas and many are contradictory.| Howard Gleckman
Many for-profit senior housing referral services will send clients to businesses that pay for recommendations. Beware.| Howard Gleckman
Staff must reduce certain safety concerns for seniors, including falls, medication errors, and abuse from other residents or staff.| Nursing Home Abuse Center