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Is Dementia Risk Higher When it Relates to Psychological Distress?

Dementia risk was higher in people who had signs of psychological distress earlier in life, a cohort study in Finland found.
09/18/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Introducing Elder Law Hour with Emily Hicks!

Emily and her team have been keeping a big secret!
09/01/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Is Hearing Loss Connected to Dementia?

Moderate-to-severe hearing loss was linked with a higher prevalence of dementia, a cross-sectional study of Medicare beneficiaries showed.
08/16/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Some Dementia Warning Signs May Appear Years in Advance

As we grow older, many of us fear the possibility that we could be diagnosed with dementia. Few things are more frightening than the thought of losing our independence to this progressive disease.  Researchers at the University of Cambridge now say signs of dementia may appear up to nine years in advance of when the illness is typically diagnosed.
07/27/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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What Should I Do to Live Longer?

How long do you want to live?
07/18/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Can I Benefit Sleep by Changing Eating Habits?

Restful sleep is important to every human. If you’ve ever tended to a newborn or gotten up repeatedly in the night with caregiving duties, you know what a luxury a good night’s sleep is—and how tough it can be to achieve.
07/10/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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What Is the Government Doing about Misleading Medicare Ads?

After reviewing thousands of complaints about "confusing, misleading, and/or inaccurate" Medicare Advantage ads, and using "secret shoppers" to document deceptive telephone sales pitches, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it is putting its foot down on Thursday.
12/01/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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How Will Social Security Change Next Year?

Social Security recipients likely already know that their benefits get a bump almost every year to counteract the effect of inflation. However, that cost-of-living adjustment is just one of several annual tweaks to the Social Security system.
12/01/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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IRS Announces New Lifetime and Gift Tax Exemptions

The Internal Revenue Service Today announced new inflation-adjusted limits for 2023 that will allow well-off individuals to transfer much more to their heirs tax free during life—or at death.
11/17/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Are Seniors Missing Out on Important Benefits?

Millions of older adults are having trouble making ends meet, especially during these inflationary times. Yet many don’t realize help is available. Some notable programs that offer financial assistance are underused.
11/04/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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