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Frequently Asked Questions by Guardians About the COVID-19 Pandemic

Frequently Asked Questions by Guardians About the COVID-19 Pandemic

The National Guardianship Association, along with the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging and the National Center for State Courts, recognizes that guardians have many questions about how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting their responsibilities. Together we have developed some answers to questions we are hearing from guardians. Throughout this FAQ we provide suggestions and…

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Pharmacist at Walgreens wasn’t really a pharmacist. Now the company is paying $7.5M to settle a consumer protection lawsuit.

Pharmacist at Walgreens wasn’t really a pharmacist. Now the company is paying $7.5M to settle a consumer protection lawsuit.

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Humana Buys Enclara Healthcare Humana Buys Enclara Healthcare Humana has acquired Enclara Healthcare, the country’s largest hospice pharmacy and PBM, according to several news reports.

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Several ‘Best’ U.S. Hospitals Penalized Over Too-High Rates Of Infection, Injury Several 'Best' U.S. Hospitals Penalized Over Too-High Rates Of Infection, Injury Hundreds of hospitals across the U.S., including a number with sterling reputations for cutting-edge care, will be paid less by Medicare after the federal government pronounced that they had higher rates of infections and patient injuries than others.

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Florida caregiver accused of stealing $1.1 million from woman before she died Florida caregiver accused of stealing $1.1 million from woman before she died A Florida woman was charged Friday with stealing over $1.1 million from an elderly woman for whom she was working as an unlicensed caregiver, officials said.

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Man thinks robber may have accessed home through dog-walking app Man thinks robber may have accessed home through dog-walking app A burglary in Houston has raised new questions over a potential problem for homeowners and pet owners that use dog-walking apps.

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After police helped evict a 75-year-old ahead of Dorian, Miami-Dade says never again After police helped evict a 75-year-old ahead of Dorian, Miami-Dade says never again At a time when Miami-Dade was urging residents to prepare for Hurricane Dorian, county police helped a South Beach landlord evict a 75-year-old woman, whose belongings sat on the curb Friday night.

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Plumber Takes On Debt So He Can Offer Free Repairs for Hundreds of Struggling Seniors Plumber Takes On Debt So He Can Offer Free Repairs for Hundreds of Struggling Seniors This 52-year-old plumber quit his paid job so he could do free plumbing and home repair services for seniors and families in need—particularly during the cold winter months.

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Wisconsin Republicans Introduce Bills to Combat Elder Abuse

Wisconsin Republicans Introduce Bills to Combat Elder Abuse

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Older Chinese Americans Face Increased Risk of Violence and Abuse in the Family Older Chinese Americans Face Increased Risk of Violence and Abuse in the Family Chinese Americans with a history of abuse, lack of social support, and isolation from family, risk experiencing violence and elder abuse.

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The Dark Side Of Caregiving: Elder Abuse News The Dark Side Of Caregiving: Elder Abuse News Two recent, high profile news stories shed light on the dark side of caregiving known as elder abuse, a fate that affects one in 10 seniors every year, according to the 

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Authorities investigating 10 suspicious deaths at VA hospital, including one ruled a homicide Authorities investigating 10 suspicious deaths at VA hospital, including one ruled a homicide WASHINGTON – Authorities are investigating a string of about 10 suspicious deaths of patients, including one ruled a homicide, at a Veterans Affairs hospital in West Virginia out of concern they were targeted, according to three people familiar with the probe.

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Air Force veteran, 94, wins $6.5M in Oregon lottery after checking ticket one more time before tossing it Air Force veteran, 94, wins $6.5M in Oregon lottery after checking ticket one more time before tossing it…

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One in 10 older adults binge drinks, increasing health risks One in 10 older adults binge drinks, increasing health risks About 1 in 10 older adults engages in binge drinking, putting them at greater risk for falls and other medical problems.

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A nursing home chain grows too fast and collapses, and elderly and disabled residents pay the price A nursing home chain grows too fast and collapses, and elderly and disabled residents pay the price…

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Genetic-testing scam targets seniors and rips off Medicare Genetic-testing scam targets seniors and rips off Medicare The 86-year-old woman in rural Utah doesn’t usually answer solicitations from strangers, she said, but the young couple who knocked on her front door seemed so nice.

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“Guardianship” Often Fails Poor Seniors. Is There a Different Way? “Guardianship” Often Fails Poor Seniors. Is There a Different Way? When Patricia Cassidy was at her lowest point, she had just been evicted, was overwhelmed with mounting medical bills, and was suffering from a traumatic brain injury that left her emotionally unable to cope with everyday tasks.