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The Social Security Administration now offers a free Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Mobile Wage Reporting Application. This convenient new tool allows recipients, their representative payee, or an individual whose income helps them meet their basic needs (like a parent or a spouse) to report wages using a smartphone. SSI is a needs-based program so the amount that recipients receive is…
Researchers at Ohio State University developed a self-assessment test to detect signs of dementia that could help family members and physicians catch symptoms in the early stages of the disease. This type of assessment could allow families to begin planning for health care expenses so they can manage finances while the affected individual is still capable of discussing money matters.…
Do you understand the value of a Last Will and Testament and how it can protect you and your loved ones from future legal problems and confusion? This presentation will provide you with a basic knowledge of estate planning, surrogate decision-making, options for...
How do you talk with your parents about concerns regarding their frailty? How will they react when you share your observations? What do they really need? How will you know which resources are the “good” ones? In this session, you will earn about elder issues, family...
Why would I move? When would I move? Where would I move? How would I move? If you are contemplating a move from your current residence into the world of senior housing, this informal discussion about your options and how to get from “here” to “there” may be...
Many professionals have access to personal information about their clients. To whom may you disclose such information? How do you respond to a subpoena? What is your “duty to warn?” Are there any exceptions to the privacy rules? In this session, we will review...
The civil commitment process allows for involuntary placement of individuals in a psychiatric hospital or other appropriate setting. It is an effective tool in helping mentally ill persons who may otherwise not receive appropriate treatment. This session will address...
Social workers and other health care professionals are bound by the rules of their respective licensing boards to follow a prescribed set of ethical standards. One’s own personal values influence how these standards are interpreted and acted upon when faced with an...
Failure to uphold the privacy rights of your clients is not only a breach of ethical practice, but it may be a violation of state and federal statutes. Social workers and others in direct practice, as well as their supervisors, must understand the HIPAA rules and...
It is estimated that 70% of Americans die without a will and families are left to sort out the often complex and challenging legal, financial, and personal details following the death of a loved one. Professionals in the field of aging and disability are often in a...