Drowning in Stuff
The unique difficulties that hoarding disorder presents Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Every once in a while, an extreme hoarding situation makes the news — and further contorts the public’s perception of this extremely nuanced and misunderstood disorder. There were the 59 mini horses rescued from a hoarding situation on a farm in southern Illinois. […]
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 month. Their payment will go up by 2.5% in 2025, less than the increase in recent years. This annual change is called a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. Social security payments are tied to the inflation […]
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 you? These notifications that a child has been abducted spread the word quickly and enlist the public’s help in finding the missing person. But what about when adults with cognitive disabilities or other issues wander […]
Legal Updates
New Aging and Caregiving Laws Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro Nurse Staffing Standards New patient care standards in Medicare- and Medicaid-rated nursing homes will phase in over the next five years to give facilities time to ramp up staffing. The standards require facilities to provide a minimum of 3.48 hours per day of nursing care to […]