Insurance may cover cost of lost food
Q: My mother and her neighbors were without electricity for more than 4 days. All of the food in the refrigerator was spoiled and had to be thrown out. Her…
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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month!
I thought I would first start with sharing a personal story with you. This is Jim’s story and he shares his experience following his brain injury and how the Brain…
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Take steps to avoid social isolation after move
Q: Over the past year I have been giving serious thought to relocating to a warmer climate. My friends and family don’t think this is a good idea since I…
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Southeast Asian Caring for the Caregiver event was a success!
“It’s not a Curse – It’s Dementia” was the theme for the Southeast Asian Caring for the Caregiver event at The Community Family in Lowell – facilitated by Elder Services…
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This Magic Moment Memory Cafe
This Magic Moment Memory Café presents Paint Your Springtime Day with guest artist Karen Keenan Takis from Express Yourself. The Memory Café is for caregivers and their loved ones to…
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Tackle a home clean-out in stages
Q: My widowed 92-year-old mother continues to live in her own home. Her health has been deteriorating, while I hope she will still have years to live I am realistic…
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Eye care costs can be a concern but no one wants to put a price on losing their vision
Q: I’ve been wearing glasses since I was in grade school. I always had yearly examinations and updated my glasses whenever there was a change in my vision. Since I…
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Let’s talk about End of Life and Advance Care Planning
Because it’s always too soon until it’s too late. Whether it is denial, avoidance or procrastination some of us just plain don’t want to deal with an issue that is…
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Consider an outside advocate to speak for patient
Q: My husband is seriously ill and the long-term prognosis is not very encouraging. The physician involved in his care has decided he is not a suitable candidate for surgery…
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New Medicare cards doesn’t mean program change
Q: Several of my friends have told me they heard we are getting new Medicare cards. Some are convinced this means the program is changing. Are they taking away any…