Consumer and Worker Risks from the Use of Nurse Registries and Independent Contractor Companies
Over the past several years, the provision of in-home care has increasingly been provided by nurse registries and employment agencies that assign independent contractors to clients and patients in need of services. Many consumers who use services offered by these companies never realize that there are potential legal and tax consequences that go along with the use of an independent contractor. These consequences can be significant, and could have a serious impact . . . continued here
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Loss of Appetite - Should I Be Concerned?
Are you experiencing loss of appetite, or perhaps your loved one? How do we know if we should be concerned? “Loss of appetite,” according to a recent article by Dr Margaret-Mary Wilson, a Geriatric physician, “is not a normal part of aging.” Often time it is due to other conditions such as . . . continued here
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Watch Out - Don't Be A Victim!
Though telemarketing fraud victimizes consumers of all ages, levels of income and backgrounds, a disproportionate number of telemarketing victims (often 80 percent or more) are 65 years of age or older. The elderly are often deliberately targeted because many may have . . . continued here
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The Sandwich Generation
Not only is raising a family today complicated, it can also be overwhelming when you must also assist your parents or older family member, whether financially or with your time. The family unit can be further strained when . . . continued here
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Random Acts of Kindness - The New Health Food!
We all know that getting our daily-required allowance of fruits and vegetable, grains, proteins and dairy products can give us the nutrients needed for a healthy diet and life. But did you know that random acts of kindness could also be good for . . . continued here
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Everything Changes
It has been said that everything changes, and we all know that to be true. Every day we are faced with some sort of change, whether it is in our lifestyle, our friendships and relationships, or in our health. It’s true, there are changes going on all around us.
But how do we deal with all those changes? Some of us . . . continued here
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