Archive for Finance
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Risks when Hiring an Independent Contractor or Using a Registry for Home Care
By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare Recently, I had the unfortunate experience of hearing about a client who hired a private caregiver to save a few dollars. The unfortunate part was this caregiver didn't take the responsibility of care as seriously as the client, who needed this service. Eventuall...
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Your Advocacy Connection – How the Red Flags Can Bond a Family
By Julie Arndt GolderCare Solutions Offering Comprehensive Long Term Care Solutions and Patient Advocacy I am the youngest of six. For those of you who endure this lovely place in the family line, you know your voice is often not heard. I have multiple healthcare professionals in my family, ...
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We knew it would happen in senior housing, but we didn’t know exactly when. Now it happened.
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes Sometimes when I say something repeatedly to my children, I get the feeling they either turn me off or they seem to adopt a “who cares” attitude and seem to disregard what I’m saying. In recent months, in this column, I have found myself repeating a future sce...
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What is Medicare Part A and B
By Roger Brannan Administrator Bettendorf Health Care Medicare Part A, provides assistance for hospital care, skilled nursing care, and home health care and health maintenance organization expenses. Medicare Part B, provides assistance with physician expenses, medical expenses and health...
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Annual Enrollment Period Begins October 15
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor It’s here again. The Medicare Annual Enrollment period begins October 15 and ends December 7. For the second consecutive year, AEP has moved to a more consumer-friendly time period. This Annual Enrollment per...
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Planning the Second Time Around
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford After dating for two years in their late 60s, Jim and Nancy created a new family when they were married in a beautiful backyard ceremony, surrounded by friends and family, including their adult children from their first marriages. Following the ceremo...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Cristina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office DISCOVER A NEW WORLD OF SERVICE AT www.socialsecurity.gov With Columbus Day in October, now is the season to explore and discover. Hop aboard, and discover a new world of service at www.socialsecurity.gov. There is so much ...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office
By Karen Cole Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa DISABLED? APPLY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FROM HOME If your disabling condition makes it hard for you to drive or arrange transportation to your local Social Security office, we have some good news. You can complete and su...
