Blog Posts in 2017

What 2017 Has Brought for Seniors, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities

It has been a year packed with activity on the presidential and congressional level. We have seen proposed, amended and failed legislation, blocked executive orders, investigations, and charges of collusion on both sides. In this issue, we will summarize how developments from 2017 are likely to impact seniors, Veterans, and persons with disabilities. Read more by clicking here .

Can Poor Sleep Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer's?

You may already know that not getting enough good sleep can cause daytime sleepiness, an inability to make good decisions, car and other accidents, unhealthy food choices, weight gain, depression, high blood pressure, diabetes and a host of other health problems. But could poor sleep increase your risk of Alzheimer’s, too? Three recent studies are pointing us in that direction. Read more by ...

The Senate Releases its Health Care Bill...Now What?

We are certainly watching a Civics class in action as the Republicans in the House and Senate work toward a repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare). The House passed its bill, the American Health Care Act (AHCA) in May. The Senate is taking the next step with its Better Care Reconciliation Act , which was introduced on June 22. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had hoped ...

The First 100 Days and The New Health Care Bill: What They Mean for Seniors, Veterans and the Disabled

Much has been made of the first 100 days of President Trump’s administration, and of the American Health Care Act (AHCA). This bill was just passed by the House as the first step to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This issue of The ElderCounselor™ will highlight the activity of the President’s first 100+ days and the potential effects on seniors, veterans and the disabled. Read ...