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There is a proposed bill that would provide a federal tax credit of up to $3,000 to help eligible working caregivers who financially assist family members. AARP is urging members to call 844-259-9355 toll-free and ask their lawmakers to cosponsor the Credit for Caring Act. An average of $5,500 per y…
The Public Health Centers of Acworth, Marietta, Douglasville and East Cobb are offering annual flu vaccines to everyone six months and older. In additional to the flu vaccine, the Cobb and Douglas Public Health’s Immunization Clinic is recommending pneumonia shots for persons over 65 years old, or anyone with a chronic illness or weakened immune…
Most Georgia retirees find Georgia to be tax-friendly. Kiplinger’s Retiree Tax Map, Washington, D.C. – based, lists Georgia as the #7 tax-friendly state for retirees. Though it has dropped from #5 in 2015, it still remains a very good tax environment for retirees. Kiplinger’s reveals senior tax breaks across all 50 states and compares taxes…
Planning ahead for long-term care should be part of your retirement planning, at least to check it out and see whether it is important for your future. Some of your questions should be about the type of benefits available – possibly through your employer. You may consider the fact that long-term health care insurance is…
Lewy body dementia affected actor Robin Williams, according to latest news surrounding his death. Williams died in August of 2014. This disease affects deposits of protein in the brain causing potential hallucinations. It often affects patients with Parkinson’s disease and it is suggested that the medicines needed for Parkinson’s may negatively affect the Lewy body…
Released on September 13th, a report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine examines the challenges family caregivers currently face and what will be needed in the future. The report, “Families Caring for an Aging America,” offers a number of public policy recommendations to address the issues. The authors recommend a call to…
We can have an effect on the way we age. By following these strategies you will be able to age well.
PacNet, a Canadian payment processor, has been linked to frauds that have scammed the elderly out of millions of dollars.
Cobb County has a new way for seniors to get around called Seniors Go.
Downsizing can be difficult, especially for a senior who has a life time’s worth of belongings. However, there are things you can do to make it easier.
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