by ADRC | Jul 29, 2020 | Blog, Caregiver Information
Caregiving is rewarding but comes at a cost; emotionally, physically, and financially. ADRC offers programs to help. Research shows caregivers have higher stress levels than non-caregivers and are more likely to suffer health problems. • Emotionally, they might feel...
by ADRC | Jul 29, 2020 | Blog, Dementia
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6 in 10 people with dementia will wander. As the brain changes during the progression of the disease, even some very important details are lost, such as the layout of their neighborhood, what their house looks like, their...
by ADRC | Jul 29, 2020 | Blog, Nutrition
Have you ever been on a fad diet? You are in good company if you have. It’s estimated that of the 45 million Americans who diet, 50% of them use fad diets. Some of the current fads are the Keto diet, the Paleo diet, Whole 30, and many more. People hear great...
by ADRC | Jul 29, 2020 | Blog, Foodshare
Reprinted with permission from GWAAR Legal Services Starting May 21, 2020, people who receive FoodShare or Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits are now able to order and purchase food on Amazon’s and Walmart’s websites using their QUEST or P-EBT card. People can only use...
by ADRC | Jul 29, 2020 | Blog, Medicare
Changes to Medicare As of April 1, 2020, your doctor can bill Medicare for the Coronavirus test (provided after February 4, 2020). You will owe nothing for the laboratory test and related provider visits.Virtual check-ins can be used to communicate with your doctor...
by ADRC | Jul 29, 2020 | Blog, Voting
By Charlotte Goska, Co-leader of COVO’s Voter ID Team I asked my mother-in-law if she wanted help getting an absentee ballot for the August election. “No, I can’t,” she replied. “I can’t vote.” Her driver license had recently expired and she had received a...
