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Ridgewood NJ, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 5.9 percent in 2022, the Social Security Administration announced today.
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It’s not always easy to take care of our parents when they grow older. They may need help with basic tasks like paying their bills, taking a bath, or cooking dinner. But they also need emotional support and communication from us, which is equally important in making them feel loved and cared for.
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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issued HEAT ADVISORY which REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY.
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Ridgewood NJ, Valley Health System is pleased to announce the promotion of Toni Modak, MBA, BSN, RN, to the position of Vice President for Valley Home Care (VHC), and a new member of the Valley Health System Executive Staff. Toni’s promotion was effective this month.
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Jersey City NJ, The Office of the Attorney General announced today that it is seeking to revoke the registrations of two Hudson County Health Care Service Firms for, among other things, allegedly submitting false, deceptive, or misleading documents to the State and improperly training Homemaker-Home Health Aides (CHHAs) that the companies sent into patient homes.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Toyota Research Institute has developed new capabilities for its line of domestic robots, including the ability to recognize and manipulate transparent objects and to wipe down counters and tables. Japanese robot manufacturers have made it clear that they plan to create robots that will serve as domestic helpers. Japan has one of the oldest populations in the world. Robots will be able to perform tasks that people find more challenging as they get older.
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There are a variety of mobility problems that people might experience. Mobility scooters are one of the most commonly used mobility aid today by people who have issues with movability and require help in their method of transportation. These are mainly used by elderly people, you will find adults looking for the perfect scooter for their parents to improve their quality of life. They are also easily used and operated which makes them a much better option for the elderly. It can help them go out more and enjoy life without the complications they used to face regarding their disability. If you are considering a mobility scooter for one of your family members, here are a few things you should know.
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Ridgewood NJ, Aducanumab is the first new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that has been approved for use in the US in nearly 20 years. It targets the underlying cause of the disease rather than its symptoms. While it is not a miracle drug, its approval will be a huge boost to dementia research. Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 30 million people around the world, most over the age of 65.
A home care franchise is one of the best solutions that many seniors are comfortable with. It is when people start a business of offering senior citizens the help they need without them having to relocate and leave their homes. Many business owners prefer to franchise rather than limit the service to themselves to allow the concept to grow and spread rather than just keeping it in one place. To answer the questions, in a nutshell, a home care franchise is creating a name for your home care business and allowing other people to adopt the franchise name you chose. We will discuss the more detailed answers in this article.
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Trenton NJ, COVID looks to be nearly over thanks to the vaccine. Now we can look back over the past year and see the damage. More than 500,000 deaths is a terrible toll. The data compiled and analyzed by economist Richard Rahn shows that seniors were five times more likely to die than the overall population and 5,000 times more likely to die than Americans under the age of 25.
Deciding on an ideal senior home isn’t a small decision to make. There are lots of things that must be taken into consideration–and all these may seem overwhelming. Whether you are making the choice for yourself or for someone you love, it is a major life decision. Why? Because it is a place where one will live out another phase of life.
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Ridgewood NJ, some good news for nursing homes for a change. Despite the defective policies from Governor Cuomo ,Murphy and Wolf , vaccines seem to be the answer. A new study from AHCA/NCAL, the nursing home trade association, found that vaccinated nursing homes experienced a 48% decline in new resident cases three weeks after their first clinic, compared to a 21% decline among non-vaccinated nursing homes located in the same county. This suggests that deaths are going to start falling fast.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to state assemblymen Kevin J. Rooney , the deadline to apply for the Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement is extended again eligible applicants now have until February 1st to apply for relief. State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio announced today that New Jersey property owners who are eligible for the Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement program will have an additional month to apply for the relief program, with the application deadline now being extended until February 1, 2021.
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