Posts Tagged Functional Limitations

  • Hidden Homecare Risks Hidden Homecare Risks

    By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare Part one of a two-part article about the hidden risks of using private homecare workers I had the recent opportunity to talk with Rona Bartelstone about private homecare workers and why it is important to work through an agency. She pointed me to one of ...

  • “CLASS” is coming… at least for now… “CLASS” is coming… at least for now…

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor A little-noticed provision of the Affordable Care Act creates a public option for long-term care insurance – the Community Living Assistance Services and Support Plan (CLASS). Under the current law, this will...

  • DISABILITY BENEFITS ARE NOT JUST FOR GROWN-UPS DISABILITY BENEFITS ARE NOT JUST FOR GROWN-UPS

    by Randoe Dice Social Security District Manager, Davenport Iowa When you hear about disability benefits, you probably think about adults. But disability benefits are not just for grown-ups. In some cases, children can receive benefits too. If your child who lives with you has a disability, an...