The census and seniors
March 6, 2020
By: Jody Moss Email: jody.moss@dshs.wa.gov 2020 marks the year of the Decennial Census. Many of us elders are… Read More >>
Benefits
Express Gratitude Every Day
January 2, 2020
By: Jody Moss Email: jody.moss@dshs.wa.gov My father use to say, “Getting old isn’t for cowards.” We walk slower,… Read More >>
Caregivers deserve to be honored professionals
November 10, 2019
By: Doug Sheaffer Email: doug.sheaffer@dshs.wa.gov What do you think of when you think of a professional? People trained… Read More >>
A primer on the Long-Term Care Trust Act
June 8, 2019
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov (I’m all atwitter! I have a new acronym to play with! Ready?) LTCTA!… Read More >>
Fears may be baseless; ask for help
November 17, 2018
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov “The State will take the house!” No, it won’t. Now, let’s back up:… Read More >>
Our communities make things work
November 14, 2018
By: Doug Sheaffer Email: sheafdf@dshs.wa.gov Welcome to our community. Transportation could be better. Access to medical specialists can… Read More >>
Some Medicare costs will change in 2019
November 11, 2018
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov This is about Medicare (again). It is not about Part D; in fact,… Read More >>
Preventative screenings actually save Medicare money
November 10, 2018
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov Last week, I went on about all the various deductibles, co-pays, etc. associated… Read More >>
There’s no good reason to sign a blank form
September 29, 2018
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov This is interesting; well, it’s interesting if you’re on Medicare, or are associated… Read More >>
If we don’t act, Congress won’t act on Social Security
July 7, 2018
By: Mark Harvey Email: harvemb@dshs.wa.gov As near as I can tell, without doing a lot of extensive research… Read More >>