Aging and Memory Loss 02/26
WWJ's Pat Sweeting interviews Beaumont Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Jim Bragman on keeping age related brain fade at bay for as long as possible.
Many people can get through most of their lives without seeing a lawyer, but not old age. Smart navigation of one's golden years isn't just about writing a will, either -- many older adults elect to set up trusts, designate individuals with power ofattorney and make other legal arrangements to protect their assets. Elder law is its own sub-specialty, and you owe it to yourself to see where an attorney may be right for you or your parents.
Legal issues for older people aren’t just about wills and estates anymore. With people living longer and leading more complicated lives, a lot of issues that used to be taken for granted may now be better left to lawyers.
Estate recovery, the recouping of assets by the state to pay for nursing home and in-home care costs paid by Medicaid, will take effect in Michigan for the first time.
A group of service providers to the aging and other concerned organizations recently held an Elder Rights Summit, aimed at exploring how to use community-based and legal resources to help as many older people as possible.
The Legal Hotline, run by nonprofit Elder Law of Michigan, is for people age 60 and older who need unbiased information on issues such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, wills, health care, bankruptcy, debt and legal documents.
A reader writes to WWJ: Is there a check list of information (financial, mortgage, insurance, auto, etc.) that children should have from their parents? We posed the question to Danielle Mayoras, attorney at the Center for Elder Law.
Run by the nonproft Elder Law of Michigan, this hotline serves those age 60 and older with legal information on Social Security, pensions, Medicare/Medicaid, wills, debtor prorection and more. Open 9 a.m. to noon and 2-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (800) 347-5297
AoA is the federal focal point and advocacy agency for older persons and their concerns. AoA works to heighten awareness among federal agencies, organizations, groups, and the public about the valuable contributions that older Americans make to the nation and alerts them to the needs of vulnerable older people.
Nonprofit organization with a national network of more than 14,000 organizations and leaders with programs to help older people remain healthy and independent, find jobs, increase access to benefits programs, and discover meaningful ways to continuecontributing to society.
Resource for information on aging in Michigan. If you're an older adult, family member, or caregiver, here you can easily find and be referred to community programs available in your area, as well as access general health information and more.
Nonprofit organization that promotes and protects the rights, health and economic well-being of people as they age or are disabled by providing information, advocacy, legal advice and professional services.
As states struggle with red ink, more senior citizens face new fees or lengthy waiting lists for in-home services like meal deliveries, personal care assistants and visiting nurses.
Napping may help your memory, preliminary research indicates. In essence, CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton told "Early Show" co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez, it reboots your brain!
When is the best time to begin mapping-out your retirement plan? The Financial Planning Association recommends that retirement planning begin in the mid-20's.
Millions of seniors who signed up for popular private health plans through Medicare are facing sharp premium increases this year - another sign that spiraling costs are a problem even for those with solid insurance.
Mom needs to get to treatment and dad needs to use the car to get to work. Well, the American Cancer Society may be able to help through its “Road to Recovery” program, a transportation service to and from treatment.
Although many people add vitamin and mineral supplements to their diets as a way to boost brain health as they age, there are certain foods that'll get those brain cells going, too.
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