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Supermarkets Offer Special “Senior Hours”

March 25, 2020
Coronavirus fears have resulted in people all over the world rushing to stack up on hand sanitizer, toilet paper and other products and to clear…
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Preventing Dementia: A New Study

Preventing Dementia: A New Study

September 20, 2016
Engaging in regular physical exercise, eating a Mediterranean Diet, not smoking, and drinking alcohol in moderation were all found to decrease…
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Flu Vaccine May Help in Fight Against Dementia

Flu Vaccine May Help in Fight Against Dementia

August 16, 2016
A research team at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada suggests that getting vaccinated regularly now can protect us from other diseases…
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Important Tips for Senior Investors

Important Tips for Senior Investors

June 17, 2016
FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) Rule 1250(b) requires all broker-dealers to provide continuing education for their representatives,…
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Scam Alert: Court Calls and Identity Theft

March 29, 2016
Recently, a scammer called Nevada residents telling them they were in violation of not appearing for jury duty and an arrest warrant had been issued.
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Heartburn medications may raise risk of dementia!

Heartburn medications may raise risk of dementia!

February 29, 2016
A Health Care News’ article reported that a new study suggests that a popular class of heartburn medications might raise a senior's risk of dementia.
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WARNING: REAL ESTATE SCAM TARGETING SENIORS

January 13, 2016
I recently received an email from a California attorney warning that several companies have been targeting older individuals in an effort to…
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National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

November 10, 2015
President Barack Obama signed a proclamation designating November 2015 as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month.  The Alzheimer’s…
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Nevada Legislature Addresses Concerns About Elder Abuse

Nevada Legislature Address Concerns About Elder Abuse

October 22, 2015
The Nevada Legislature recently enacted Assembly Bill 223 which expanded the scope of unlawful acts against older persons to include abandonment. …
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Nursing Home Abuse

September 4, 2015
Many common nursing home practices are, in fact, illegal. In order to receive the best possible quality of care, a resident or resident’s family…
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To Gift or not to Gift, that is the Question!

July 8, 2015
Older clients regularly pose the question of whether they should gift their house to their children. Under Medicaid laws, transferring ownership…
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Thinking of putting off your estate planning – think again after you read this!

May 28, 2015
Despite being a rare event, wrong site surgery is the number-one operating room safety concern for 65 percent of operating room nurses in the…
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Why guardianship may still be necessary…

March 31, 2015
Banks can refuse to honor a durable power of attorney (DPOA) if they suspect financial fraud.  We recently received a call from a social worker…
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More Ammunition for Social Workers to Encourage Exercise

February 18, 2015
More Ammunition for Social Workers to Encourage Exercise New study results from the University of Kansas bolster the adage that "heart healthy…
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New Study on Elder Abuse Reveals Cause for Concern

January 28, 2015
The first study to look at the scope of negative aggression between residents of U.S. nursing homes has found that almost one in five people…
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Teen Invents Sensor to Help Alzheimer's Patients

November 7, 2014
NBCNews.com (Sept. 14, 2014) It's nice to bring positive news about Alzheimer's. This story from NBC News is especially touching because…
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Durable Powers of Attorney – Friend or Foe?

Durable Powers of Attorney – Friend or Foe?

October 28, 2014
Seniors routinely execute Durable Powers of attorney which nominate someone to be in control of their financial affairs when they are no longer…
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Tax Scheme Took Advantage of Mentally and Physically Impaired Las Vegas Seniors

Tax Scheme Took Advantage of Mentally and Physically Impaired Las Vegas Seniors

October 23, 2014
According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, a Southern California man was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison Monday in a tax scheme that…
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