As Social Security celebrates 75th we must keep it strong
By Deborah E. Banda
Social Security is an American success story.
When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on Aug. 14,...
Ringing in the ears: Facts about tinnitus
By Dr. Robert Mario
Do you hear a ringing, whooshing, roaring, clicking or hissing sound in one or both of your ears? Do you hear this sound often...
Keeping people from being sent back to the hospital
By Al Norman
Have you ever known someone who went into the hospital, came back home, and then within a month or so, was readmitted?
These...
What causes dry eyes and what can be done about it?
By Dr. Jean Keamy
Dry Eye is one of the most common diseases in ophthalmology. Dry eyes can cause a variety of symptoms from foreign...
Things to consider for a VA pension
By Tracey Ingle
I talk with a lot of veterans who are disappointed they don’t qualify for a Veteran’s Pension, and dismiss the whole subject...
Oral care important for the older population
Older Americans make up a growing percentage of the population. As we continue to live longer, the need for proper oral care is vital to maintain natural teeth and enhance the quality of life.
Things to do even before you’re eligible for a VA pension
I talk with a lot of veterans who are disappointed they don’t qualify for a Veteran’s Pension, and dismiss the whole subject from their minds.
Why doesn’t the VA speak English, or what is an IVAP and an UME?
It’s true, like most government entities, the Department of Veterans Affairs is rife with abbreviations.
Which Comes First, the Pension to Buy the Services, or the Services to Qualify...
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? This is the quintessential issue in VA nonservice connected disability pensions.
Free Resources for Veterans
mes, veterans face all sorts of problems: needing to afford home health care or an assisted living apartment, to appealing disability claims and recharacterizing discharges.
