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2024 standard protections for spouses of Medicaid applicants

2024 standard protections for spouses of Medicaid applicants

Each fall, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) renews the federal guidelines that seek to protect individuals whose spouses are applying for or receiving Medicaid long-term care benefits. These protections, known as the Spousal Impoverishment...
Can over-the-counter hearing aids prevent cognitive decline?

Can over-the-counter hearing aids prevent cognitive decline?

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), hearing loss affects one-third of older adults. As difficulty hearing can lead to communication challenges and social withdrawal, it can also increase the risk of dementia. Dementia includes diseases affecting...
Is an independent living facility right for me?

Is an independent living facility right for me?

Housing options and the associated costs are among the top priorities for many seniors. Today, the housing market is unpredictable, while many seniors currently living independently may also have concerns about continuing their lifestyles. Moving to an independent...
December 2023 newsletter presents three informational articles

December 2023 newsletter presents three informational articles

Earlier this afternoon, we released our December 2023 e-newsletter from R. F. Meyer & Associates. If you did not receive it by email, please see the link below to open it in PDF form from our website. With an eye to the holidays ahead, the newsletter reviews a few...