My Experience as a Meals on Wheels Volunteer Driver
By Mary Beth Daley, Staff Accountant When I became aware that a co-worker, here at ELM, was trying to organize a team to commit to a Meals on Wheels delivery shifts I decided to jump on board. I said, “Sign me up!” I didn’t have any idea what to expect, but I welcomed the chance to be able to give back to seniors in my … Continue reading My Experience as a Meals on Wheels Volunteer Driver
Personal Protection Orders
By Julia Miller, Legal Intern The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is a time to shed light on what domestic violence is, who it affects, and provide resources to help victims of domestic violence get out of an abusive situation. Personal Protection Orders (PPOs) are orders, signed by a judge that prohibit abusers from doing any number of things that could harm or frighten their victims. These orders … Continue reading Personal Protection Orders
Middle-Age-America-Prognosis: Retire Later, Die Sooner
Via Las Vegas Review-Journal By Ben Steverman Bloomberg October 23, 2017 The U.S. retirement age is rising, as the government pushes it higher and workers stay in careers longer. But lifespans aren’t necessarily extending to offer equal time on the beach. Data released last week suggest Americans’ health is declining and millions of middle-age workers face the prospect of shorter, and less active, retirements than … Continue reading Middle-Age-America-Prognosis: Retire Later, Die Sooner
Bullying Among Older Adults: Additional Resources, Part 4 of 4
By Emilee Evans, Legal Intern October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, and this blog series is focused on bullying and seniors. Bullying in nursing homes or long-term care facilities has been the overall theme of these blogs, however bullying among older adults has potential to occur under many other circumstances. Other forms of bullying may include: Landlords taking advantage of renters, Bullying between roommates in a private home, Or caregivers (family … Continue reading Bullying Among Older Adults: Additional Resources, Part 4 of 4
Bullying Among Older Adults: A Nurse’s Perspective, Part 3 of 4
By Emilee Evans, Legal Intern This blog will look at how bullying can be assessed by the nurses and staff who oversee residents. Studies that examine trigger factors in resident aggression allow nurses to identify areas of tension and ways to avoid bullying and violence among residents. This post will include some perspectives of nurses on issues of bullying within the nursing home, along with the triggers of aggression identified in … Continue reading Bullying Among Older Adults: A Nurse’s Perspective, Part 3 of 4
A Very Important Fact About Social Security Disability
By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist An important fact about Social Security disability is the definition: the inability to work because of a severe condition that is expected to last for a year or end in death. Social Security disability benefits replace part of your income when you become disabled and are unable to work. Other disability programs may have partial or short-term … Continue reading A Very Important Fact About Social Security Disability
Bad news: Your 401(k) won’t give you a decent retirement
Via Los Angeles Times By Michael Hiltzik For nearly 40 years now, we’ve been hearing that 401(k) plans are the key to a comfortable retirement. By giving a tax break to workers contributing part of their paychecks to their retirement nest eggs, the plans were designed to supplement Social Security benefits and employer pensions. Read the full article. Continue reading Bad news: Your 401(k) won’t give you a decent retirement
Wait, Where Did My 401(k) Account Go?
Via NBC News By Martha C. White American workers could be losing a collective $2 trillion in lost retirement savings — simply by not rolling over their 401(k) savings accounts when they change jobs. A practice referred to as “forced transfers” or “forced rollovers” is the reason for much of these losses, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Read the full article. Continue reading Wait, Where Did My 401(k) Account Go?
Pension fund board votes to cut retirees’ benefits
Via The Associated Press COLUMBUS, OHIO Ohio’s largest pension system has voted to cut benefits for retirees. The Columbus Dispatch reports the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System voted Wednesday on the plan that would affect all of its more than 1 million members, current retirees and future ones. Read the full article. Continue reading Pension fund board votes to cut retirees’ benefits
How May We Help You?
By Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Social Security has a toolbox full of resources on its website, http://www.socialsecurity.gov, to help you with your financial planning. With so many resources, maybe it’s easier if we highlight one of our “best.” B.E.S.T. is the Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool, available at https://ssabest.benefits.gov. It can help you find out if you might be eligible for retirement, disability, … Continue reading How May We Help You?