Q&A
Before You Say Yes to a Nursing Home…
Q: Before saying "yes" to a nursing home, do I have options?
Don't Borrow On Your Tax Refund
Q: I'm waiting for a refund on my federal taxes. Can I borrow money on that refund?
File For Your Tax Rebate
Q: Do I have to file a federal tax return to get my 'economic stimulus' rebate?
Preparing for Digital TV
Q: Will I be forced to buy a digital TV soon?
The Secret PCA Program
Q: A friend of mine has a PCA? What is that?
Heating Season Protections
Q: Can elders get protection from utility shut offs?
Elderly Problem Gamblers
Q: Are elderly gamblers a growing problem?
Seniors & Sex
Q: Is it strange for elders to talk about sex?
Treating Incontinence
Q: Is urinary incontinence a treatable condition?
Managing Your Debt
Q: Are seniors in debt with their credit cards?
Telephone Scams
Q: How can I protect myself from telephone scams?
Breast Cancer & Elders
Q: Is breast cancer just a disease of younger women?
Preventing Falls
Q: Any tips for preventing falls among the elderly?
Used Eldercare Equipment
Q: Where can I buy & sell used home care equipment?
Food Stamp Use Rises
Q: Are elderly people eligible for food stamps?
Property Tax Credit Time
Q: Is the "circuit-breaker" property tax credit for the elderly still available?
Paying Family For Care
Q: Can family members be paid as caregivers?
The Sandwich Generation
Q: Is there help for the "sandwich generation"?
Finding a Nursing Home
Q: How can I find a good nursing home?
New Pension Rules
Q: What's in the new Pension Protection Act?
Veterans Identity Theft
Q: As an older veteran, what should I do about the stolen VA records and potential identity theft?
Depression In Elders
Q: Is depression among the elderly common?
Paying Kids As Caregivers
Q: Can I hire my children to take care of me?
Senior Property Tax Relief
Q: Is there a new property tax credit law for seniors?
Financial Abuse Of Elders
Q: Is financial abuse of seniors a growing problem?
Medicare Has No Teeth
Q: Does Medicare cover dental expenses?
Social Security Crisis?
Q: Is Social Security going bankrupt?
Help Managing Your Bills
Q: Can my Mom get help untangling her bills?
Tips For Taking Meds
Q: Is there a way to keep my medications straight?
Medicaid & Your Home
Q: Has state law changed regarding a Medicaid lien against your home?
New "Self-Neglect" Law
Q: What is the state's new "self abuse" law for elders?
Cell Phone Quiz
Millions of Americans now own cellular phones. But many older customers may not be familiar with some of the cell phone rules. Here
is a "Cell Phone Quiz" adapted from an AARP publication. Test your knowledge.
Older Consumers Rule!
Q: Are teens or senior citizens more powerful in the markeplace?
Nursing Homes Changing
Q: Is the role of nursing homes changing?
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