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LEADERS CORNER Our Memories Must Fuel Our Future We are told that Older Americans Month is an opportunity to recognize the gifts, talents and contributions of older Americans. It is also a time to educate all of us on the need to care for our more frail seniors, and to work on our own lives so that . . . [Read More]
MEDICAL CORNER Computerized Doctors' Orders Reduce Medication Errors
Doctors are famous for sloppy scribbling - and handwritten prescriptions lead to thousands of medication errors each year. Electronics to the rescue: U.S. hospitals that switched to computerized physician order entry systems saw a 66 percent drop . . . [Read More]
WELL-BEING CORNER Are Medicaid Patients "Second-Class Citizens"?
Family members face tough and traumatic issues when a loved one reaches the point of needing long-term nursing care. Of course, there is the worry about the welfare and comfort of the patient. Often, there is also concern about finances--and with . . . [Read More]
RESOURCE CORNER What All Seniors and Caregivers Need To Know About Using A Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Long Term Care at Home
A recent study by The National Council on the Aging (NCOA) showed that using Reverse Mortgages to pay for long-term care (LTC) at home has real potential in addressing what remains a serious problem for many older Americans and their families. . . . [Read More]
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"SHINE" (Serving The Health Information Needs of Elders) 05/13/08 @ 12:30 PM What is the difference between Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, and Managed Care? If you are an elder, a caregiver or a professional, we have information regarding these subjects and other senior health insurance related questions. The Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging collaborates with the SHINE Program (Serving the Health Information Needs of . . . [Learn More]
"Legal Assistance" (New Evening Session @ 6:00 PM) 05/20/08 @ 11:00 AM Social Security, SSI and MassHealth can all seem a bit overwhelming and confusing; as is with tenant and elderly housing problems. Every third Tuesday of the month, Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging collaborates with Legal Assistance Corporation of Central Massachusetts to offer a FREE Educational Series regarding elder issues around these . . . [Learn More]
"Caregiver Support Group" 05/27/08 @ 03:00 PM Feeling stress with caregiving responsibilities while struggling to balance work and family obligations, can put quite a strain on other relationships. If you are an individual who provides care to older relatives, partners & friends, you don't have to go it alone! Every fourth Tuesday of the month we provide a support group in collaboration . . . [Learn More]
"The Long Term Insurance Guy" 06/03/08 @ 11:00 AM What is Long Term Care Insurance? Would it be right for you or your loved one? Do you have questions about how Long Term Care Insurance work? If you are an elder, a caregiver or a professional we have all the answers to these and other insurance related questions. The Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging will collaborate with Successful . . . [Learn More]
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