The Digital Divide: What Families Should Know
By Rachel Slomovitz, Connie Hill-Johnson, Jennifer DrostMay 21, 2021
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Rose on the Go: Navigating the Digital World
August 19th @ 4:30 - 5:30 PM Part of the "For Grown Folks Only" workshop series, you're invited to join Benjamin Rose and DigitalC for an informative lesson on best practices for navigating the internet. Residents who attend three of the six workshops will be entered into a raffle to win one of three gift...
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What to Know for Medicare Open Enrollment
Every year, Medicare’s Open Enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7. As a caregiver, you undoubtedly know how important insurance coverage is to securing your loved one the affordable care they need when they need it. What can be less certain, however, is knowing which exact program and options your loved one is qualified for and would most benefit from. As much as you want to help them through the process of enrolling in Medicare, you may be struggling to understand it yourself. The good news is that by learning the various benefits covered by different plans, you can put yourself in a better position to care for your loved one’s health needs and find the right plan for them.
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Mandated Reporting of Elder Abuse: What to Know
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What to Know About Dementia Screening and Assessment Tools
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What to Know as a Caregiver Before a Loved One’s Hospital Visit
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Hoarding disorder is a mental health condition in which people have a strong need to save a large number of items and experience distress when attempting to get rid of them. It is estimated that around 2-to-6% of the population suffers from this disorder. Hoarding affects not only the person doing the hoarding, but also...
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Hoarding disorder is a mental health condition in which people have a strong need to save a large number of items and experience distress when attempting to get rid of them. It is estimated that around 2-to-6% of the population suffers from this disorder. Hoarding affects not only the person doing the hoarding, but also...