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FYI, Health

Senior Daycare Facilities

By Michelle Jackson, Screening and Application Specialist at Elder Law of Michigan Adult daycare centers are extremely popular throughout the country. These centers are known as safe places for seniors to go. Seniors spend their daytime with others, use their minds, and receive quality services such as transportation, health screenings, physical therapy, and supervision as well as nutritious meals. Adult daycare centers allow caregivers and loved ones … Continue reading Senior Daycare Facilities

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Elder Law of Michigan

Building Strong Support for Elders: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD

  Administration for Community Living (ACL) programs, councils, and research projects help support and empower those caring for older adults and people with disabilities. The National Family Caregiver Support Program funds a variety of supports that help family and informal caregivers care for older adults in their homes for as long as possible. Learn more: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | USC CEM  #WEAAD Continue reading Building Strong Support for Elders: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day #WEAAD

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Elder Law of Michigan

Faster processing of disability claims for people with Alzheimer’s disease

By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist  Currently, more than five million Americans suffer fromAlzheimer’s disease. Since the onset of Alzheimer’s can occur in people before they retire, it may strike during an individual’s working years, preventing gainful employment as the disease progresses. As a result, people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers must figure out how they’ll pay for care. Our benefits and … Continue reading Faster processing of disability claims for people with Alzheimer’s disease

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Elder Law of Michigan

Five Social Security resources that can protect elders from scams

By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist  World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is on June 15. On this day, communities, seniors, caregivers, governments, organizations, and the private sector unite to prevent the mistreatment of and violence against older people. Social Security scams are widespread across the United States.  Scammers use sophisticated tactics to deceive you into providing sensitive information or money.  They target everyone … Continue reading Five Social Security resources that can protect elders from scams

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Health

Preparing Seniors for Surgery

By Michelle Jackson, MiCAFE Network Screening and Application Specialist at Elder Law of Michigan Deciding to have surgery is one of the most important decisions that we make in our lifetime. There are many decisions that we make before the day of surgery like finding a surgeon we feel comfortable with, finding the right facility to have the surgery as well as making sure our … Continue reading Preparing Seniors for Surgery

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Elder Law of Michigan

Supplemental Security Income benefits for children with disabilities

By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Did you know that Social Security’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides cash payments to children with disabilities whose families have limited income and resources? A child must meet all of the following disability requirements to be considered medically eligible for SSI: The child, if not blind, must not be working or earning more than $1,350 … Continue reading Supplemental Security Income benefits for children with disabilities

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Elder Law of Michigan

Senior Resources

  By Pam Canty, Intake and Screening Integration Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan Ingham County offers many services for the senior population, however, since Covid-19 a lot of services were not accepting in-person help. The senior population seems to always be left out until an emergency happens and we wonder “why?” Listed below are several programs in the Ingham County area that may be of some … Continue reading Senior Resources

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Disability, Social Security

Faster Processing of Disability Claims for People with Alzheimer’s Disease

By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Today, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease.  Since the onset of Alzheimer’s can occur in people before they retire, it may strike during an individual’s working years;  preventing gainful employment as the disease progresses.  As a result, people must come to grips with a devastating diagnosis while losing their salary and benefits.  … Continue reading Faster Processing of Disability Claims for People with Alzheimer’s Disease

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Elder Abuse, Money and Finances

Part 2: What is Elder Abuse and What can be Done About It?

By Brenda Jones, E-MDT Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan In my first post, I addressed the creation of the Upper Peninsula Financial Abuse Specialists Enhanced Multidisciplinary Team (U.P. FAST E-MDT) to combat elder abuse. Elder abuse is a form of family violence. Like other types of family violence, the dynamics of elder abuse are complex. The National Council on Aging estimates that 1 in 10 … Continue reading Part 2: What is Elder Abuse and What can be Done About It?

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Elder Law of Michigan

Social Security Q&A Part 33

By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Question: My grandfather, who is receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), will be coming to live with me. Does he have to report the move to Social Security? Answer: Yes. An SSI beneficiary must report any change in living arrangements before the 10th day of the following month. If you do not report the change, your grandfather … Continue reading Social Security Q&A Part 33

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