by Robyn | Jul 9, 2013 | General, Planning for Aging in Place
“The interest level from patients is incredible,” Dan Cunningham wrote to me in an e-mail, commenting on my recent blog post about concierge medicine. Dan is the manager of a concierge medical practice that he and his wife, an internist, opened earlier...
by Robyn | Mar 19, 2013 | Helping Mom & Dad, Planning for Aging in Place
If you are not familiar with Medicare, it can seem like a different language. In “Medicare-speak” you hear “Medicare A,” “Part B,” “Part D,” “Medicare Advantage,” “Medigap,” “Medicaid,” . . . What does all this mean? Here is an overview of the program. Medicare is a...
by Robyn | Dec 10, 2012 | General, Planning for Aging in Place
Social Security recipients will no longer be able to receive their benefit payments by paper check. By March 1, 2013, everyone is required to switch to electronic payments, either by direct deposit to a bank or credit union account or by the Direct Express® Debit...
by Robyn | Oct 1, 2012 | Helping Mom & Dad, Planning for Aging in Place
Recently, the call for a state-issued photo ID for every registered voter has been highlighted in the news. While the political discussion is not focused on seniors, it brings to my mind the number of elders who no longer have a photo ID. They need one – and not just...
by Robyn | Jun 6, 2012 | Planning for Aging in Place
About 8 out of 10 Americans would prefer to die at home. Only 20% do. The “End of Life” is something many of us don’t want to talk about. But, in our modern-day society – with all the advances in medical technology – it is essential to start the...
