Religious End-of-Life Values

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In Isaiah 38:1-3, the prophet said "In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The…

Unhealthy Relationships: Psychopath and Sociopaths

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Elder abuse is one of the most vicious acts anyone can commit. Although I am NOT a doctor and do…

Alzheimer’s Disease: Diagnosing and Stages

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From UCTV: Dr. Geroges Naasan explores the principal clinical syndromes of Alzheimer's Disease: memory, visual, language and frontal/executive. He also…

Biscuits: Grandma Johnson’s Biscuits

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I recall when my family moved to a Chicago suburb in 1973, no one knew what I was talking about…

Resources to assist older adults with language access issues

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Resources from Justice in Aging: Language Access Rights: Tips for Advocates of Limited English Proficient Older Adults Ten Things You…

What Family Caregivers Need: Findings from Listening Sessions

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Reposted from the Administration for Community Living A new report released this week by the National Academy for State Health…

Reverse Mortgages

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has published new tools on Reverse Mortgages. The tool box includes basic information, eligibility, information…

Legal Resource – Concepts and Definitions at Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute

5 years ago

Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute (LII) includes a page with a wealth of information, including definitions and summaries of…

Cap on noneconomic damages in Medical Malpractice Case was unconstitutional

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In Atlanta Oculoplastic Surgery, P.C. v. Nestlehutt, 286 Ga. 731 (2010), the Georgia Supreme Court considered whether arbitrary limits to…

Nursing Assessment: Head-to-Toe (Video)

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The head-to-toe assessment in nursing is an important physical health assessment that nurses perform. In a nursing home, 42 CFR…

Tuberculosis (TB) Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, Nursing NCLEX Review

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From Registered NurseRN: Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis symptoms can include coughing that…

Elder Abuse: What is it (Video)

5 years ago

This video, produced by the National Adult Protective Services Association, identifies signs of elder abuse. Also see University of California's…

Lack of capacity: Everyone is competent to be a witness (Little v. Jim-Lar)

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In Little v. Jim-Lar Corporation, 835 SE 2d 794 (Ga. App. 2019), summary judgment was affirmed in a personal injury…

Medicare: Selected 2021 Training Materials from CMS National Training Program

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Medicare Drug Coverage (Part D). Provides basic information about Medicare prescription drug coverage, benefits and costs, eligibility and enrollment, extra…

Medicare Secondary Payer: Coordination of Benefits

5 years ago

2021 Training Powerpoint. Explains the rules that govern the payers‘ responsibility when people have Medicare and certain other types of…

When God Ran – Phillips, Craig & Dean

5 years ago

This song is based on a parable in Luke 15:11-32. There, at verse 11, Jesus began ... "A certain man…

Social Security (What is my Social Security)

5 years ago

My Social Security is a secure online account that puts you in control with access to your information anytime, anywhere.…

Medicare Plan Finder (Video)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM_bfnj8xJQ

Elder Abuse: BOOTH v. THE STATE, No. S21A0010 (Ga. May 3, 2021)

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In Booth v. State, the Georgia Supreme Court considered the appeal of a daughter convicted of killing her mother. Booth…

Long-term Care Facility Resident Abuse Reporting Act (Georgia)

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O.C.G.A. § 31-8-80. Short title This article shall be known as the "Long-term Care Facility Resident Abuse Reporting Act." O.C.G.A.…

Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection Act (Georgia)

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TITLE 30 Chapter 5 O.C.G.A. § § 30-5-1. Short title This chapter shall be known and may be cited as…

Georgia Protection of Elder Persons Act of 2000

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TITLE 16 Chapter 5 Article 8 O.C.G.A. § 16-5-100 - Definitions As used in this article, the term: (1) "Alzheimer's…

Headlines from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, May 12, 2021, Issue #763

5 years ago

Among other headlines, today's updated from AHRQ included a link to a report on Costs of Emergency Department Visits in…

What to do After a Loved One Dies

5 years ago

After a loved one dies, there are certain things that need to be done. The following is a short checklist.…

Conservator’s Annual Return (Georgia Video)

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In Georgia,  O.C.G.A. § 29-5-60(a) requires that Conservators, "[e]ach year, within 60 days of the anniversary date of qualification, ...…

App may help identify children with autism spectrum disorder

5 years ago

On May 11, 2021, the National Institutes for Health reported that an app may help identify children with autism spectrum…

Bankruptcy Trustee, not beneficiary, had standing to prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claim

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On April 23, 2021, the Tennessee Court of Appeals decided Estate of Shelton D. Ramey, Case No. E2020-00270-COA-R3-CV. The Court's…

NAELA Comments on the Home and Community-Based Services Access Act

5 years ago

On April 26, 2021, in a letter to Senators Brown, Casey, Hassan, and Representative Dingell, the National Academy of Elder…

How Biden’s Families Plan Impacts People With Disabilities

5 years ago

On April 30, 2021, Michelle Diament, writing for for Disability Scoop, reported that Biden's plan, although not changing SSI, does:…

How to Prepare for a Hospital Stay (Dr. Aubrey Cawthon)

5 years ago

The following is reposted from Hamilton Medical Center's podcast site. Dr. Aubrey Cawthon is a board-certified hospitalist at Hamilton Medical…

Answering Your Questions About Autism with Dr. Emily Brandt

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The following is reposted from Hamilton Medical Center's podcast site. Dr. Emily Brandt is a board-certified child development pediatrician at…

RICH VS POOR MINDSET | An Eye Opening Interview with Robert Kiyosaki

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Rich dad, Poor dad explains why you should not be a slave to money. Also see, the Psychology of Money,…

Investing Basics: Planning for Retirement

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TD Ameritrade discusses how to set retirement goals. Also see Netflix: The Stock Market Explained

In Terrorem Clause: Giller v. Slosberg (Ga. Ct. App. April 27, 2021)

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In Giller v. Slosberg, an elderly father revoked an existing power of attorney, executed a new power of attorney, and…

Medicare vs. Medicaid

5 years ago

Video from Pixorize describing Medicare and Medicaid as two different healthcare programs with different functions and beneficiaries.

Here’s How the Great Depression Brought on Social Security (History Channel)

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The History Channel looks at the Great Depression and the birth of Social Security.

Medicare 101

5 years ago

This CMS webinar explains Medicare administration, eligibility, covered services, and reimbursement.

Social Security and Disability Benefits

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Being sick or impaired is not enough to qualify for Social Security Disability. Under the Social Security Act, whether you…

Medicare & You: Nursing Home / Long-Term Care

5 years ago

Many people believe Medicare will pay for their long-term care costs. That's not true. Medicare will pay for UP TO…

Medicare & You: Different Parts Of Medicare

5 years ago

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) discusses different parts of Medicare.

How To: Calculate Your Social Security Retirement Benefits

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Social Security is one of the most important programs for seniors in the United States. It provides a guaranteed source…

What is the best time to collect Social Security?

5 years ago

Charles Schwab Foundation President Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz discusses how to get the most out of Social Security.

Should your Adult Child be Co-Signer on your Bank Account?

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At one time or another, many seniors consider adding a child as a co-signer on his or her bank account.…