March 20, 20171:13 PM ET Heard on NPR’s Fresh Air Roy Scott/Ikon Images/Getty Images As the father of two sons with schizophrenia, author Ron Powers is familiar with the pain and frustration of dealing with a chronic, incurable disease of the brain....
Depending on their severity, autism spectrum disorders can be the basis of receiving Social Security Disability benefits. Here is a newsletter from the Autism Society of East Tennessee that has a lot of useful information for those on the spectrum....
If you are newly eligible for Medicare or if you are turning 65, this is a great opportunity to learn about your Medicare options. Medicare topic of July 19 session Posted: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 12:00 am From Staff Reports A Medicare Educational Workshop will be...
This is from the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Information page: April 22, 2016 by Andrew Johnson Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Scammers are trying to get personal information from people by pretending to help with applications for...
This workshop is a great opportunity for my clients who have been approved for disability to learn about all the different choices you have in Medicare. The choices can be overwhelming! I strongly encourage you to attend. A Medicare Educational Workshop where...
This is a good article explaining the difference between the two main types of arthritis from The Daily Times. Posted: Monday, April 11, 2016 12:00 am From Staff Reports It’s no secret that different medical issues can affect men and women differently. It’s just basic...
I’m often asked if a person can work while filing for Social Security Disability benefits. People know that the wait for receiving a decision on their disability claim can take up to two years or more. Most couples would not be able to survive with one of the two not...
This week I have the pleasure of attending the NOSSCR (National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives – you see why we shorten it!) Fall Conference in Denver, CO. One of the speakers today was Robert Pelc, Ph.D, P.C. who listed 10...
Here’s some encouraging news for people on retirement benefits or those who are drawing Social Security Disability Benefits. If you want to see Medicare start covering hearing aids, please contact your representative! By Dr. Don Taylor · Bankrate.com Wednesday,...
In previous posts I’ve told you about the two main types of Social Security Disability benefits: SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance benefits) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income disability benefits). SSDI benefits are paid to people who have worked...
