This is a good article about PTSD and Older Adults. http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/newsletters/research-quarterly/V12N3.pdf

Grandparents Raising Grandkids
More grandparents raising their grandchildren BY ALEJANDRA CANCINO, ASSOCIATED PRESS February 16, 2016 at 2:41 PM EST CHICAGO — When Debra Aldridge became her grandson’s primary caregiver, she was making $7.50 per hour as a cook. The alternative for the newborn, she was told, was to put him up for adoption. “I took one look at the […]

IRS Form 1095-B
Some of your client might be coming to you and asking about the new form they received – the 1095-B. Medicaid is sending this form out to individuals, per IRS requirements. Please see the attachment below that explains this form.
SCs can help make a smooth transition home
Talking to members about the transition home before and after a hospitalization is vital for service coordinators involved with the process. Phina Smith-Hamilton, Director of Case Management at Henry Ford Hospital stated that service coordinators could be instrumental in providing referrals to additional care givers after a member is discharged. “It depends on what services […]

Code of Ethics Turns 55
The NASW Code of Ethics turns 55. Below is the original Code of Ethics from 1960 and today’s Code.

Tips on Coping with Major Health Setbacks
Good article written by a former clinical social worker. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/health-family/article46097785.html
