The FBI Houston Field Office is warning people to be aware of elder scams as they see a concerning increase in cases. Since 2021, elder scams have increased by over 400%, leading to a loss of $1.2 billion in 2023…
Millions of seniors nationwide are among those who rely on the financial support they receive each month via their Social Security benefits checks. However, many say that these payouts have failed to keep up with inflation and the escalating prices…
Most seniors want to stay at home as long as they can instead of moving into a nursing home. The little-known Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE) provides care and services to some nursing home-eligible seniors and disabled…
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), hearing loss affects one-third of older adults. As difficulty hearing can lead to communication challenges and social withdrawal, it can also increase the risk of dementia. Dementia includes diseases affecting memory, thinking, and the…
Increasing food prices have become a concern for many Americans. If you are a senior on a fixed income, you may worry that you will not have the money to fill your fridge. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) exists…
By KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE ST. CHARLES —Linda Strohschein, principal attorney and owner of Strohschein Law Group, is offering free advice and information about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in her two published books, You’re Not Alone: Living with Alzheimer’s Disease and…
ST. CHARLES — Strohschein Law Group was the recipient of the Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center’s Community Business of the Year Award. The Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center annually selects a business from the community that it feels is making an impact,…