“A home health aide for a 77-year-old man serves as social worker, diaper changer, dietitian, day planner, warden and more — all at dismal wages.” Read more >>
On the Job, 24 Hours a Day, 27 Days a Month
How To Negotiate a Surprise Medical Bill
Recently quoted in an article by AARP on helpful tips to negotiate surprise medical bills. In the end, if you’re certain you’re correct about your medical bills but keep getting denied by your providers, dig in your heels. You should never give up the fight! Read more>>
Ten Signs Your Client Has Dementia
Interesting article from WealthManagement.com relating to dementia. Read more here >>
Perry A. Shulman, CPA, Chair, Orion Elder Abuse Committee
How to prepare yourself for a good end of life. – By Katy Butler, SF Chronicle
Laura Olivares from Nothing Forgotten, Inc. is posting this interesting article by Katy Butler in the SF Chronicle for everyone to read. ” According to a 2017 Kaiser Foundation study, 7 in 10 Americans hope to die at home. But half die in nursing homes and hospitals, and more than a tenth are cruelly shuttled from one to the other in their final three days.” Please see this link to the article
Antidepressants in old age may increase risk of dementia, Israeli study finds
Interesting research re depression, dementia and question re whether anti-depressants may contribute. Read more…
