WHAT IS THE 5-YEAR LOOK-BACK? In the past a senior citizen with assets would have been able to give financial gifts to his children and grandchildren and not worry about those gifts disqualifying him for Medicaid. Over the years, the government took steps to prevent those requiring nursing home services from giving away their assets [...]
DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT OF 2005 Both the federal government and state governments have made changes to Medicaid eligibility requirements and restrictions over the years. The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) significantly changed the rules governing the treatment of asset transfers and homes of nursing home residents by creating a five-year “look-back period.” Any transfers or gifts [...]
This morning my darlin’ husband woke me up singing, “Happy You-Would-Have-Made-A-Great-Mother Day!” I was gifted with coffee in bed, peonies, and Godiva chocolates. Since I achieved motherhood in a non-biological way, his celebration got me thinking. THE UNMOTHERED My mother did not have a clue about how to be a mother, which makes sense because [...]
ALZHEIMER’S CAN’T WAIT! In April I joined a record number of Alzheimer’s advocates from all 50 states in Washington D.C. to advocate in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. On the final day of the Forum we met with more than 440 congressional offices to deliver our message: “Alzheimer’s Can’t Wait!” The event received [...]
SEDUCED BY THE BACK YARD Today I came home from my morning yoga class ready to blog up a storm. There are lots of topics to write about after a week of advocating for Alzheimer’s research in Washington, D.C. I did not even make it to the back door. The birds were chirping like they [...]
This video of three grandmas watching a sex tape of the ever-exhibitionist Kim Kardashian & Ray-J is totally vulgar. Warning: It contains explicit language. If you need a laugh, it is good for you. If you need to be reminded that turning grey does not mean you are dead, then it is good for you. [...]
SPANDEX NOT REQUIRED Here’s some great news regarding exercising our brains that may even appeal to those of us who view any physical exercise beyond thumbing our TV remote as excessive. Aerobics have long been recognized as a workout proven to trim thighs and waistlines while also improving stamina and cardio-vascular health. Now an author [...]
Dear Readers: This News Release is a BIG DEAL. The Amyloid Beta 42 (Aβ42) Vaccine is a potential prevention for Alzheimer’s Disease. As vaccines typically do, this one tricks the body’s immune system into creating a defense against Alzheimer’s. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ April 09, 2012 08:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time Nuron Biotech Expands Portfolio With Exclusive, Worldwide [...]
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