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Elder EmergenciesElder Emergencies

Elder Emergencies

Emergency departments (EDs) are no longer one-size-fits-all. Many find value in modifying to meet older adults’ broader challenges. This shift…

3 months ago
Legal UpdatesLegal Updates

Legal Updates

New Aging & Caregiving Laws   Anti-Discrimination for Caregivers Effective January 1, 2025 An amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act…

3 months ago
The Cost of CareThe Cost of Care

The Cost of Care

Fact checked by Shannon Sparks   As you plan for aging, make sure to budget for potential caregiving needs. You…

3 months ago
Social Security Income ChangesSocial Security Income Changes

Social Security Income Changes

In January, the 68 million Americans who receive social security payments will notice a change in the amount they receive each…

3 months ago
If Your Loved One Wanders, Don’t Wait to Dial 911If Your Loved One Wanders, Don’t Wait to Dial 911

If Your Loved One Wanders, Don’t Wait to Dial 911

Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro   Has a loud and sudden alert from your phone, announcing an Amber Alert, ever surprised…

9 months ago
Legal UpdatesLegal Updates

Legal Updates

New Aging and Caregiving Laws Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro Nurse Staffing Standards New patient care standards in Medicare- and Medicaid-rated…

9 months ago
Alzheimer’s Poetry ProjectAlzheimer’s Poetry Project

Alzheimer’s Poetry Project

Fact checked by Derick Wilder   Chicago poet Gary Glazner founded the Alzheimer’s Poetry Project in 2003 to give people with…

9 months ago
How Does Hearing Impact Fall Risk?How Does Hearing Impact Fall Risk?

How Does Hearing Impact Fall Risk?

Every year, more than 1 in 4 people over age 65 falls. And a fall can drastically change an older adult’s…

1 year ago
How to Report Medicare FraudHow to Report Medicare Fraud

How to Report Medicare Fraud

When my mother received a statement from her insurance company recently, detailing $5,800 for sleep apnea supplies, I checked it…

1 year ago
Smart SeatingSmart Seating

Smart Seating

People who use wheelchairs are at high risk for potentially complicated and painful pressure injuries, also called bedsores or pressure…

2 years ago