You have been tasked with helping Roberto, who is seven, manage his Social Security benefits. In the Social Security system, you’ll be called Roberto’s “representative payee.” The situation is similar if you’re appointed to help your elderly father, who has…
To those who are caring for the sick, and to those who support those workers, we owe a great deal of gratitude. At the same time, we should be skeptical of bills we may be presented for that care. The…
With age comes wisdom, but it also brings some forgetfulness. Fortunately, there are things you can do to keep the brain sharp, small daily habits that can reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Exercise is one such daily habit. It…
Most people dream about retiring one day. Planning can be done no matter what your age, but experts encourage people to start as early as possible. Retirement planning can seem like a daunting endeavor for many people as they focus…
If your child turns 18 (in most states), you may find it hard to comprehend that the child who once depended on you for everything is now an adult - overnight. Now your child is free to vote, marry, apply…
In response to improved safety protocols in the prevention of Coronavirus transmission, more Americans are choosing to travel by plane. Airports, airline personnel, and TSA agents are handling a huge increase in the number of airline passengers, according to the…
Your nephew, Roberto, receives social security benefits and you have been assigned to manage these benefits. In the Social Security system, you’ll be called Roberto’s “representative payee.” The situation is similar if you’re appointed to help your elderly father, who…
Over the past ten years, significant resources have been committed to researching Autism Spectrum Disorder, also known as ASD. The Combating Autism Act became law in 2006, was reauthorized in 2011, then again reauthorized and renamed to Autism CARES Act…
Telemedicine can be described as health-related services and information being distributed by electronic technologies. Not long-ago telemedicine was an innovative practice, primarily a supplement to hospitals' information strategy managing patient care and their data more efficiently. During the coronavirus pandemic…
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that causes memory loss, problems thinking, and ultimately, loss of the ability to complete simple tasks. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Alzheimer’s…