If you don't have health insurance or if your health insurance doesn't cover your prescriptions, it might be worth your while to print out a free prescription discount card from Caremark. The National Association of Counties has worked with Caremark so that residents of their counties (including Sonoma) can get [...]
Friday, June 25th 3:00pm - 4:30pm Seminar is FREE, but donations are gratefully accepted for the Lewy Body Dementia Association RSVP to the Brighton Gardens Concierge at 707-566-8600 Jim Whitworth, Co-Founder LBD Association and Helen Whitworth, Nurse, Educator, Writer will be speaking. Jim will also be addressing Parkinson's Disease with [...]
We recently read about a new, buried gem in health care reform that helps Americans pay for elder care. The CLASS Act. Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act. What is the CLASS Act? This program is a little-known, little-discussed part of the health care reform package passed earlier this [...]
We had an opportunity to visit with John Fennacy, an attorney with The Fennacy Law Group. They provide comprehensive legal representation in all areas of Elder Law and Estate Planning. During our visit, we asked John to explain a few things to us and this is what we learned. What [...]
Saturday, July 24, 2010 9:30-2:00 Redwood Credit Union 3033 Cleveland Ave. Suite 100 Santa Rosa, CA MUST register in advance – nidsacramento.org or call 866-920-3111 Panel Session: The Foreclosure Process -Beware of Scams -The Role of Housing Counselors -Government Programs -Tax Implications of Short Sales Tenants Rights Individual Counseling (English [...]
Lifeline with AutoAlert Our friends at Phillips Lifeline have introduced a new product that we want to make sure everyone is aware of. It’s called Lifeline AutoAlert. Philips is a leading supplier of medical alert products. “The standard Lifeline Service provides fast access to highly trained, caring Response Associates at [...]
GOLF AS THERAPY Free Napa clinic gets stroke survivors out on the course WHAT: Napa Valley’s Second Annual Saving Strokes, a free program of the American Stroke Association that helps stroke survivors improve their strength and flexibility through golf. It’s a great day out for both stroke survivors and their [...]
The month of June brings with it picnics, trips to the beach, the park, and a long list of summer fun. The summer sun is meant to be enjoyed but it can be a dangerous threat especially for senior citizens. Times have changed when it comes to people’s thinking about [...]
Michelle and I attended a wonderful event on Friday, May 7, 2010. It was the Go Red for Women Event. The event was organized by the American Heart Association and the event was made possible by a large number of local sponsors. The message was very clear; 1. Take Charge [...]