Category Archives: U.S. – Over 50

Making Plans with Mom and Dad: A Checklist for Adult Only Children, and Others Not Close to their Siblings who May Become Case Managers or Caregivers…

Bill Gates Donates $50 Million to Dementia Fund – Cure Alzheimers!

This story is just breaking today November 13, 2017, on CNN at 4am PST. Bill Gates being interviewed by Dr. Sanjay Gupta says that his interest in curing Alzheimers is personal as people in his family were affected. $50 Million of Gates personal money - thank you, Bill!…

Americans: Earn $25* for Research Study

Earn $25* U.S.  for Participating in Health Insurance Research Study If you are asking "Is there a 'catch'?" Yes. And I will tell you what criteria you need to meet in order to participate in the research study. For the study, you will answer about 10 minutes of multiple choice and some write in questions. […]…

Don’t Leave Seniors with Disabilities in Parked Hot Cars!

HEAT WARNING FOR CAREGIVERS! Today in Los Angeles area I suspect it's high 80's maybe low 90's. Very hot asthma type weather -no air "movement." I came out of local grocery to find an elderly woman sitting alone in the car next to me - sitting in passenger side. She was wearing a heavy buttoned […]…

“What Medications are You On?”

Quick reminder, whether reporting your medications to your pharmacy or doctor(s) - OR - tracking medications for your parent(s) or special needs sibling....you MUST report "over-the-counter" medications AND any herbal or supplement you may be using,  as well as prescription medication. Why? Here are Examples: SURGERY and OUT-PATIENT SURGERY: Medications, like low-dose aspirin, Ibuprofen, etc. […]…

Salaried Worker? Required Overtime Pay Blocked

Politics Nov 23 2016, 5:18 am ET Obama's Plan to Extend Overtime Pay Is Blocked by Federal Court by The Associated Press [SUMMARY FROM BEVIS CONSULTING] - Overtime pay change scheduled to take place December 1, 2016, has been cancelled! Employers will not required to pay salaried staff who earn between $23,660 - $47,500 (changing […]…

Dr. Phil Adds a Face to (alleged) Mental Illness Today

Re-Post from my Post in Variety Online Magazine: November 18, 2016 As the founder of  ( Healthcare) Crisis Coaching, who stumbled upon Dr. Phil's show with Shelley Duvall's interview today, I watched it. For me, I have to believe Dr. Phil McGraw and show obtained  all legal clearances necessary to do this interview and broadcast […]…

Part 3: What You Need to Know About Autopsies (U.S.)

Your loved one dies. You suspect "wrongful death" - such as a hospital or medical facility made big mistakes, or criminal negligence may be involved. In many jurisdictions, Coroners are elected officials and won't authorize an 'unpopular' autopsy unless it is a clear case of criminal negligence. What do you do? You may not even […]…

Part 1: 3rd Party Insurance Sales – Good Idea?

When buying insurance, or having it "given" to you - think about how hard it may be to track down the information when you need it for a claim.  You might find the company that sold or gifted it to you may not have the "numbers" or the "information" you need when you - or […]…

Over Age 50? Broke? Time to Move in with (Seniors or Elderly) Mom and Dad!

LA Times - April 21, 2014 Interesting article in LA Times about the number of people over age 50 that are having to move back home and in with senior or elderly mom and/ or dad. Many times the move means moving back into their childhood bedroom. Some senior or elderly parents are rejecting the […]…