Elder Care Archives - The Orion Resource Group

NYT Article About Minimizing the Risk and Consequences of Seniors Falling

Posted on 03/03/2019
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I recommend Jane Brody’s column titled Falls Can Kill You. Here’s How to Minimize the Risk in The NY Times on Tuesday 2/26, not just because it resonated with me personally, but because it cites risk factors and consequences that might well be overlooked by even the most experienced among us on the front lines of caregiving and management. It could also be used as a resource for people receiving familial concern and/or professional care who don’t want to hear these things from their loved ones or caregivers. Here’s the link: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/25/well/live/falls-can-kill-you-heres-how-to-minimize-the-risk.html

‘I’m Petitioning … for the Return of My Life’

Posted on 12/14/2018
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Artice from New York Times December 9, 2018 regarding forced guardianships and the horrors it can create for clients. Read more…

Orion is creating a resource for its members who suspect that they are dealing with potential elder abuse situations, to avoid unnecessary reporting to Adult Protective Services. Such reports can create greater nightmares and horror situations.

Perry A. Shulman, CPA
Chair- Orion Elder Abuse Committee

New data show hundreds of thousands of elder abuse cases even with huge reporting gaps

Posted on 12/04/2018
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“Across the USA, solitude has become a deadly threat for hundreds of thousands of senior citizens living at home.” This article was in the November 28, 2018 edition of USA Today. You may find it to be of interest.

Click here to be directed to article ———-> https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/11/27/elderly-abuse-neglect-federal-government-statistics/2113361002/

Best Regards,

Perry A. Shulman, CPA
Chair – Orion Elder Abuse Committee

The Secret to Aging Well? Contentment

Posted on 10/07/2018
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“Despite having many friends in their 70s, 80s and 90s, I’ve been far too slow to realize that how we respond to aging is a choice made in the mind, not in the gym.” https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/02/well/live/the-secret-to-aging-well-contentment.html

Social Security Presentation (delivered by Bernie Rosen)

Posted on 07/27/2018
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On June 13, 2018, Bernie Rosen, Public Affairs Specialist, shared an overview of the Social Security program at the Orion NYC Chapter meeting. Bernie’s depth of knowledge from decades with the Social Security Administration made him an excellent educational resource and ‘answer man’ for the many attendee questions.

Bernie and his colleague, Nilsa Henriquez, also made informative presentations at the Orion Westchester and Long Island meetings in the past year.

Based on members’ requests, here is an abbreviated version of Bernie’s slides. While the data was current as of June 13^th, regulations can change so be sure to check with the SSA for the most up-to-date information. Download here

Carey Gold