It is important for students with disabilities who plan to attend college, and their parents, to understand how their legal rights related to their disability will change in a post-secondary education environment. In public elementary and secondary schools, students with…
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Guest Blog:Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors
Our guest blogger this week is Lou Giampa is the President of Right at Home (Westchester). Lou is a New York State Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) who volunteers in hospitals and nursing homes throughout Westchester County. He also volunteers with…
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National Estate Planning Awareness Week Starts October 20 2014
The Big Problem – Did You Realize That? 1. It is estimated that over 120,000,000 Americans do not have an up-to-date estate plan to protect themselves, and their families, making estate planning one of the most overlooked areas of personal…
Back-To-School Tips for Students with Special Needs and their Families
By Sheryl R. Frishman, Esq. Littman Krooks, LLP The summer has flown by and now it is time to think about going back to school. While this can be an exciting time, it can also be an anxiety-provoking experience. This…
Even Wealthy Retirees Rely on Income from Social Security and Pensions
A study from Vanguard, a leading provider of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and 401(k)s, concluded that even retirees with significant retirement savings rely more on Social Security and traditional pensions than on tax-deferred retirement accounts for their retirement income. Researchers…
Intellectual Activity Can Stave Off Alzheimer’s
Researchers have found that lifelong intellectual activity can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease by years. In a study published in the journal JAMA Neurology, researchers found that people who were genetically prone to Alzheimer’s held off the disease up…
New Special Education Rules Issued by Education Department
The U.S. Department of Education announced that it will change the way it assesses whether states are meeting the needs of students with disabilities. The department will begin using test scores, graduation rates and other academic information to measure states’…
Horses May Help Alleviate Alzheimer’s Symptoms
A small pilot study has indicated that equine therapy – spending time grooming, feeding and walking with horses – eases symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia, making patients calmer and happier. Equine therapy is used today for children and teenagers with emotional…
Owning a Pet Benefits Seniors’ Health
The companionship of owning a pet increases the happiness of many seniors and has real health benefits. Physical health is related to psychological and emotional well-being, and many studies have shown that owning and handling animals has significant benefits. An…
New Technologies Help Keep Seniors Safe
It’s been called “nana technology.” New high-tech devices are being designed to help keep seniors safe. One such tool is a GPS device that can be embedded in a shoe sole. The devices can be used to help locate Alzheimer’s…
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