Navigating benefits can be extremely taxing, the uncertainty of what questions to ask can be daunting. With the right guidance and support you can find the answers you need to help you along the way.

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People struggling with chronic illness and older age related decline often have concerns about their options when it comes to obtaining ongoing care. For folks who are faced with health related issues their caregivers are often asking questions about Medicaid eligibility. Medicaid is a complex program with many different layers to it. When you are thinking about long term options it is important to have the information you need to make informed decisions about your future.

How to Alleviate the Financial Burden of Prescription Costs

High prescription costs can cause barriers to accessing medication which can result in serious complications to someone's illness. It is important that we communicate with our providers about these struggles to find potential solutions to these issues.

How to Engage in Meaningful Conversations About Mental Health with Older Adults

It takes constant work to get older adults in the frame of mind that talking to someone can help them sort through their life transitions.

Nutrition, Symptom Management & Prevention

Many people who deal with chronic illness have to be mindful of the food and beverages they consume as they can have a detrimental effect on their health status. So then why is it that coverage for nutritional therapy under Medicare is so limited?

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A Social Worker's Role: Helping Patient's Through Their Cancer Journey

“In working with women of color it can be very difficult to find resources that cater to our unique needs. For a lot of us, the mindset is if you are struggling with something, we are taught to rely on our faith. But that can be extremely difficult when you are faced with the unthinkable.”

NASW Summer 2020 Currents Newsletter Feature

“Instead of prioritizing funding towards institutional entities such as the police departments, state officials should strongly consider putting more of a focus on the department of aging.”

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Navigating A Loved One's Care Needs During COVID19

strategies to help you assist a loved one’s care needs during COVID19.

Retirement Planning 101

As our parents get older it’s hard to imagine them losing sight of important things. If you have a loved one who is about to retire here are some items to consider.

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