Broome County CASA

08/19/2010

Craig Reaves, an attorney, answers a reader's question about who qualifies as a dependent for tax purposes.

08/17/2010

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/197807.php

Achieving personal goals can help people in the early stages of dementia manage their condition, Alzheimer's Society research published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry has f

08/12/2010

Looking for Something to Do? How About Volunteering?

08/10/2010

Today’s guest blog post comes from Ora DeMorrow on behalf of SilverPlanet.com. Ms. DeMorrow is owner and president of ID Security Solutions, a services

08/05/2010

If used properly, over-the-counter and prescription medications can keep you healthy. Many senior patients take several different medications daily. Sometimes,

08/03/2010

http://www.bocahomecareservices.com/blog/elder-care-tips-preparing-doctor-visit/

Whether for a regular check up or when ill, a doctor’s visit can create a stressful situation. Combining the stress with today’s rushed medical care, we don’t always remember on the spot what we want to or need to ask our doctor.

07/27/2010

Twenty years on, the Americans With Disabilities Act has transformed the United States, improved the lives of the 50 million people with disabilities and served as a model for much of the rest of the world.

07/22/2010

For those caring for aging parents or older relatives with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, it is important to realize that there is a higher risk that these seniors will injure themselves in their own homes if the proper safety precautions aren’t made against to safeguard them against certain home hazards.

07/20/2010

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) today announced the addition of Independent Living Systems (ILS) as the newest partner to sponsor a Private Label version of BenefitsCheckUp, NCOA's online scr

06/30/2010

Studies suggest that a daily caffeine habit may help protect against Alzheimer's disease. But, new research indicates that the cup or two a day that most Americans drink probably isn't enough to give any benefits. And even if you're buzzing on coffee, researchers say a person's Alzheimer's risk is l...

06/30/2010

If one company’s findings hold up, doctors would for the first time have a reliable way to diagnose Alzheimer’s.

05/25/2010

Medicare and the New Health Law – What it Means for You