Cognitive Training Sharpens Some Skills in Elders

Brandy R. Matthews, MD reviewing Rebok GW et al. J Am Geriatr Soc 2014 Jan. Self-reported daily activities were the most affected at 10-year follow-up. To examine the effects of cognitive training in elders, researchers randomized more than 2800 community-dwelling...

Treating GERD Successfully: Beyond Heartburn Relief

A short questionnaire helps identify whether patients on therapy for GERD are experiencing sleep disturbance and might benefit from an adjustment in therapy. Treating GERD Successfully Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and sleep disturbance are highly prevalent...

Changes to Social Security

The Social Security Administration has announced that beginning in February 2014, local Social Security offices no longer will provide Social Security number printouts or benefit verification letters. Changes to Social Security Verification Letters As a result, SSA is...

Life Care Funding

Life Care Funding converts a life insurance policy into a Benefit Plan to help a senior pay for their Long Term Care. A person who uses the Life Care Benefit will be able to remain private pay for as long as possible. Life Care Funding is a free service for Senior...

Winter Storm

DATE: 12.31.13        TIME: 12 PM       SUBJECT: Winter Storm (Snow and Coastal Flooding)  Situation The National Weather Service (NWS) is tracking a winter storm that will impact Massachusetts late Wednesday evening or early Thursday into Friday morning. Although the...

The Department of Veterans Affairs INCREASE

The Department of Veterans Affairs has INCREASED the Aid & Attendance Pension by 1.5%, effective December 1, 2013 (seen in Jan 2014 payment)  Surviving Spouse $1,130 Single Veteran $1,758 Married Veteran $2,085 Healthy Veteran  with Spouse needing care $1,380  ...

MEMA’S WINTER PREPAREDNESS STEPS TO TAKE BEFORE THE STORM

Protecting Your Family and Home FRAMINGHAM, MA – “Before snow, ice and severe winter weather hit the region, it is important that you take the proper steps to ensure the safety of your family and home,” states Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Director...

Home Care Questions: Should you hire through an agency?

One of the greatest long-term needs of older adults and those with chronic illnesses is for in-home, custodial care services. These workers are often referred to as home health aides, certified nursing assistants and custodial care workers. These in-home workers make...

Life after stroke: Advice for physical and emotional recovery

(BPT) – Did you know a stroke occurs every 40 seconds on average? About 795,000 Americans suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year, according to the American Stroke Association. If you or a loved one has survived a stroke, recovery depends largely on the...