“Woodstock for Seniors” Event

by Helayne April 25, 2012

Come join us for this, our 1st Annual Senior Celebration in honor of National Elder Law Month, called “Woodstock for Seniors”, an evening of engaging guest speakers on relevant legal and other topics for seniors,  with food, cash wine bar, live music, rafffes, and door prizes!  $5 per person is all it takes for admission [...]

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Affordable Senior Housing in Wilmington

by Helayne April 5, 2012

The Wilmington Housing Authority is proposing to develop 10 acres in the Pine Valley area with a community comprised of 92 residences dedicated solely to the senior population in our community in need of affordable housing. If you would like to support their efforts, you can sign the petition at the link below and attend [...]

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Comedy Never Gets Old

by Helayne April 3, 2012

Betty White is working it in her new NBC series, “Off Their Rockers”, premiering tomorrow, April 4th, at 8 PM.  Any preconceived notions you’ve had about seniors will be blown to smithereens so tune in to this “Punk’d”-esque hidden-camera comedy.  White and her sassy septuagenarian cohorts target unsuspecting  young “marks” with hilarious outcomes.  It is a MUST [...]

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CELEBRATING CAREGIVERS!

by Helayne February 28, 2012

For all family caregivers, “learn to thrive while caregiving” as offered by the Cape Fear Area Agency on Aging.  Free seminars on relevant topics that will ease your stress as a caregiver while giving important information that makes what you do more doable.  Lunch will be provided free of charge for family caregivers.  You must register [...]

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Beware of Senior Scams

by Helayne January 11, 2012

Financial scammers target seniors for a reason.  Seniors are thought to have a significant amount of accumulated wealth and disposable income sitting in their bank and investment accounts.   Older adults often experience memory loss or the onset of Alzheimer Disease or other type dementia and dementia-related symptoms, making them prime targets for financial abuse.  Often, [...]

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Medicare Benefits Alert

by Helayne January 11, 2012

Attention, Medicare Advantage Plan subscribers!  You can now get preventative care, free of cost sharing, starting this year! Make sure you comply with the plan’s rules for coverage, however, in accessing these preventative benefits, to avoid incurring out-of-pocket costs.  For an easy and quick reference guide of the preventative benefits available, go to NCOA’s website [...]

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Medicare Enrollment period is NOW

by admin October 20, 2011

Medicare’s open enrollment for Part D prescription drug coverage and Medicare Advantage plans has started for 2012 and will run from October 15th to December 7th.   There’s a lot to digest so get started early by utilizing the Medicare Plan Finder. You have the option to complete a general or personalized plan search. A personalized [...]

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Increase in Social Security for 2012

by admin October 19, 2011

Social Security and SSI recipients can expect a 3.6% increase in their monthly benefits starting in January 2012 according to an announcement made today by the Social Security Administration.  In North Carolina, this increase may affect Special Assistance eligibility.  If you have any questions about how this increase may affect you, please call our office [...]

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What is a CELA?

by admin June 9, 2011

A Certified Elder Law Attorney (or CELA) is an attorney that has specialized knowledge and experience in legal issues that impact seniors.  Elder Law is one of the fastest growing legal fields.  The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) has developed a program to certify attorneys in the area of elder law that meet strict requirements [...]

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NC receives additional money for Medicaid and Medicare participants

by admin May 5, 2011

North Carolina has been selected as one of fifteen states to receive up to $1 million to improve health care for residents who are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid.  See the full press release at http://www.cms.gov/apps/media/press/factsheet.asp?Counter=3929&intNumPerPage

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