With more and more seniors embracing technology and the internet, it comes as no surprise that groups who work with older adults are looking for innovative ways to incorporate technology into their services. One Rhode Island organization has found a helpful way to do just that. The Cranston Senior Enrichment Centre recently launched an app! […]
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Upcoming CLE: Current Developments in Medicare and Medicaid for Long-Term Care
Rhode Island attorneys who practice elder law or advise healthcare facilities may be interested to know about an upcoming RI Bar Association CLE seminar on Medicare and Medicaid. I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be speaking at this seminar along with two senior members of the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services […]
Scammers Targeting Seniors in Rhode Island
Scammers have always targeted seniors, but lately there has been a huge spike in scam calls to seniors in Rhode Island. The latest scam involves callers posing as the IRS, threatening that the call recipient will be arrested, sued, or have their utilities shut off over nonpayment of taxes — and demanding immediate payment over […]
Estate and Medicaid Planning for Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease: Slides from a Presentation at the Caregiver’s Journey Conference
Last week, the Rhode Island’s Alzheimer’s Association did another terrific job with its annual Caregiver’s Journey Conference, a day-long conference for Alzheimer’s caregivers and care professionals. I was privileged to present on the topic of “Estate and Medicaid Planning for Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease”. I’m posting the slides from my presentation here. Whether or not you attended […]
Alzheimer’s Family Caregivers — How to Find a Support Group That Works for You
Are you a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related disorder? The Spring 2016 issue of the Rhode Island Alzheimer’s Association newsletter includes a list of 16 different Alzheimer’s specific support groups in the state (pages 6-7). Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups are designed to: “provide education/knowledge about the disease and caregiving skills. […]
Calling All Alzheimer’s Family Caregivers
Are you a family caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia? Do you want to connect with local resources, get caregiving tips, and learn practical information? If so, you may be interested in attending the upcoming 6th annual Caregiver’s Journey Conference on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, the event is free […]
The Challenges of Dental Care for the Elderly
A recent article in the Providence Journal highlighted an important health issue for older people: access to dental care. While many people don’t particularly enjoy going to the dentist, most of us accept that it’s important to our overall health and wellness. But as the article points out, seniors face additional challenges when it comes […]
Eating Well with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s
We wanted to share a couple of remarkable inventions we recently learned about — devices that benefit people who have difficulties with eating because of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Disease. After witnessing her late grandmother struggle with eating as her Alzheimer’s progressed, industrial designer Sha Yao spent four years doing research and consulting with caregivers to […]
Planning for (driving) retirement
It’s inevitable that we lose some independence as we age, but for many seniors (and their families) the decision to stop driving is one of the most significant and difficult to cope with. A recent report on NPR looks at the idea of planning your “driving retirement” and why it’s beneficial to think about when […]