Whenever you go to a senior housing facility or long-term care facility, have you ever seen the Ombudsman notice and wondered, what’s an Ombudsman? Why do these places have such statements? The State of California requires Ombudsman notices to be posted publicly in long-term facilities. The word Ombudsman comes from Sweden and means representative. An […]
It can be overwhelming and frustrating as your loved one ages, especially regarding income versus expenses. The expenses can add up quickly! Activities people could do before may become limiting because of a person’s medical condition or as their body gets older. Paying people to help adds up, so it is nice to know if […]
The SSA, or Social Security Administration, is an independent Federal agency in the executive branch of government. It is one of the largest federal agencies. The central administrative and computer operations are located in Baltimore, MD. There are local SSA offices to service individual claims. People pay taxes into the program. The program takes the […]
Have you ever heard of the EEOICA? It’s the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act that Congress enacted in October 2000 and added additional protection in 2004. The Act protects certain nuclear workers who were injured or become ill on the job. Furthermore, the act protects eligible families by making timely, appropriate, and accurate […]
California BrAIN Games provides engaging and fun games developed to stimulate the brain’s left and right sides. What is California BrAIN Games? The company was started by Frada and Lisa, two game-loving women from Brooklyn who now thrive by enjoying the Bay Area and teaching fun and mind-expanding games. The women love to play and […]
The Vial of Life program also known as Vial of L.I.F.E. (Lifesaving Information for Emergencies), is a program that allows individuals to have their complete medical information readily available in their homes for emergency personnel to reference during an emergency. It is a way of speaking to first responders (police, firefighters, EMS personnel) when someone […]
Planning for retirement is essential at any age. Some people are excellent with their finances, planning, and understanding of the investment market, but most are not. The question becomes, should you work with a financial advisor or a financial planner? Are they the same? While financial advisors and planners guide investments, taxes, and other financial […]
There may come a time in someone’s life when they need help with their finances. Perhaps someone needs help paying bills, filing taxes, or other tasks. The bigger question is, can the person still oversee their finances with assistance, or do they need someone to take over this task? If a person needs help, then […]
It can be a hard adjustment when people realize they need assistance with their daily tasks, especially for anyone who has been independent their whole life. People want to maintain their independence while accepting assistance, too. Otherwise, if they lose their independence, then they may lose autonomy, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Accepting help may alter […]
