The number of people aged 65 and over in Massachusetts currently exceeds 900,000. By 2030, that population is projected to reach 1.5 million. Seventy percent of people who are 65 or over will require some form of long-term care during their lives. As this population increases, so do the demands thrust upon the children and […]
Read More »Don’t Let a Parent’s Long-Term Care Insurance Lapse
According to the Center for Retirement Research (“CRR”) at Boston College, men have a 32% percent chance of letting a long-term care policy lapse and women’s chances of lapse are 38%. In 23% of the cases studied, those who let their policy lapse did so within four years of needing long-term care with one in […]
Read More »Newly Appointed Bristol County District Attorney Addresses Elder Abuse in Bristol County
Tom Quinn, the newly appointed District Attorney for Bristol County recently held a forum regarding efforts to address elder abuse in the greater Taunton area. Of the approximatley 21,000 cases of reported abuse, about one-third involved financial exploitation according to District Attorney Quinn. During the event, Attorney Quinn indicated that elder abuse would […]
Read More »Congress Approves Bill Bolstering Medicare Patients’ Hospital Rights
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation Monday night requiring hospitals across the nation to tell Medicare patients when they receive observation care, but have not been admitted to the hospital. It’s a distinction that’s easy to miss until patients are hit with big medical bills after a short stay. The vote follows overwhelming approval in […]
Read More »Interesting Podcast on Coping Mechanism when Interacting with a Person with Dementia
The show, “This American LIfe” recently posted a podcast on an innovative way to cope with a loved one suffering from dementia. Its act two on the following link: http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/532/magic-words Best, Eric
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