Do you ever have difficulty paying for your prescription drugs? Do you have limited income and assets? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions and you have Medicare, “Extra Help” may be available for you. The Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, also known as “Extra Help,” assists qualified Medicare beneficiaries with out-of-pocket expenses associated with Medicare Part D prescription [...]
There are a lot of businesses that offer free customer loyalty programs of various kinds. Airlines, hotels, specialty goods stores, drugstores, many grocery stores, gas stations, and many other businesses have found that customer reward programs that save their loyal customers a bit of money can end up making a great deal of money for that business. One great example [...]
Doug Dickerson, Director AARP / North Carolina Memo to Experienced Workers: AARP is offering a unique way to advance in today’s tight job market with “Work Reimagined,” a social network-based jobs program that connects employers seeking experienced workers with qualified professionals searching for new or more satisfying careers. Key elements of the multi-pronged “Work Reimagined” initiative include: • Advice and [...]
Pictured here, (l-r): John Maron, Director, Investor Education Program, NC Dept. of the Secretary of State; Kate Mewhinney, Managing Attorney, The Elder Law Clinic; Carole Spainhour, Chair, NCBA Elder Law Section; Jeff Williamson, MD, Section Chief, Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine, WFU School of Med.; NC Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall and Jan Busby-Whitehead, MD, Dir. of UNC Ctr. for [...]
Marianne didn’t know what to do. She had just received a phone call from her parents’ neighbor, Mrs. Jones, who told her that her mother had fallen again and been taken to the hospital. Mrs. Jones agreed to stay with Marianne’s father, who has Alzheimer’s disease and could not be left alone, until Marianne could arrive. Marianne felt overwhelmed. She [...]
Douglas Dickerson, a decorated veteran from Morrisville, has accepted the position as State Director of AARP North Carolina. He joins AARP after a 21-year career in the military where he last commanded the largest US Air Force logistics squadron, earning the Japanese government’s recognition for community service leadership. Dickerson holds an MBA from Duke University and a master’s degree in [...]
Rebecca Keller, MSW, LCSW, is an Outpatient Therapist with Welcare Counseling Services, a mental health care company providing counseling and medication management in the homes of older adults. Rebecca has over fifteen years of experience in the geriatric field, including counseling, case management, and corporate eldercare. Before I walked into Mr. Smith’s apartment for his appointment, I knew that his [...]
By: Linda A. Carlisle, Secretary, N.C. Department of Cultural Resources At the age of 93, the legendary cellist Pablo Casals was asked by a student, “Master, why do you practice three hours a day?” His reply never fails to delight me. “I’m beginning to notice some improvement.” Here in North Carolina, we know that his words ring true. The arts [...]
Well-Spring Retirement Community’s President Steve Fleming cut the ribbon Sunday, May 22, in a gala celebration of the opening of PACE of the Triad, a new program of care for the elderly who want to receive community-based services in their home rather than in a nursing home. The model for PACE, an acronym for Program of All-inclusive Care for the [...]
Do you wonder how you will pay your medical expenses? Do you need more money for things like prescription drugs, electricity bills or food? If you answered "yes" to either of these questions and you have Medicare, help may be available. Medicare Savings Programs assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries with out-of-pocket expenses associated with Medicare. The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program [...]
