The phone rings. A voice says "I'm calling from Medicare. Have you received your new Medicare card?" Medicare hasn't replaced cards since 2018. And the fact is, this is one of the most common types of scams. A new Medicare card call. Medicare card scams involve criminals posing as Medicare…
The smile, as they tell their favorite story, yet again. The joy, when the grandkids call. The relief, when a family realizes they can make the math work. The long sighs, the much-needed laughs, and, yes, the tears as time works its wonder and wear on the people we love…
Language plays a critical role in caring for older adults. Let’s talk about elderspeak. Last week, we discussed how we talk about our clients and our industry. How we describe, as a group, the people we help. Seniors? Elders? Geriatrics? Guess what — we’re on to something. Recently, no less…
Language plays a critical role in caring for older adults. Let’s talk about elderspeak. Last week, we discussed how we talk about our clients and our industry. How we describe, as a group, the people we help. Seniors? Elders? Geriatrics? Guess what — we’re on to something. Recently, no less…
