In the last couple weeks, I have had the pleasure of talking with many of our Foster Grandparent volunteers. Our Foster Grandparent program is
From Kerfuffle to Canvas – Christine Vanlandingham – August 30, 2020
Kerfuffle seemed to be the word of the day. When pressed, the word was hard to define, but each of us on the conference call knew the feeling.
Why can my doctor charge more than the Medicare-approved amount? – Sara Duris- September 18, 2020
Q: My doctor has started charging an additional fee on top of what she used to charge, and Medicare isn’t covering it. Why is this?A: It sounds as
Changes needed in long-term supports and services system – Lynn Kellogg – August 16, 2020
A tragic twist of the pandemic opens a window to talk about how we pay for long-term supports and services (LTSS). LTSS refers to help with everyday
Reflecting on five surreal months – Pat Arter – August 9, 2020
The more things change…the more things change. I am struggling just a bit with where I find myself right now. It’s been almost five months since we
Tips on how to develop a successful mentoring relationship – Christine Vanlandingham – August 2, 2020
A long time ago someone advised me, “If you need a mentor, find a wing and crawl under it.” Their advice was to identify the expertise you need, a
Gift giving can complicate Medicaid eligibility – Sara Duris – July 26, 2020
Why is it illegal to give my grandchild some money for their graduation to help pay for college if I want to apply for Medicaid? I thought you
Ageism must go – Lynn Kellogg – July 19, 2020
The World Health Organization (WHO) calls ageism “the most socially acceptable prejudice in the world”. Citing negative ripple effects across
We’re all components of community – Lynn Kellogg – July 12, 2020
I was fortunate to have long-lived parents. In their later years when physical decline had set upon them, time together was lived in the present. We