AARP recently released an article detailing five scams to look out for in 2026. Many modern scams involve inducing people to divulge personal information. Sometimes this involves scammers claiming to offer a job opportunity or pretending that the potential victim is...
Mitchell, Brown & Associates’ own Nikki Mitchell has been appointed to the Special Needs Alliance’s Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term. In addition to the Executive Officers, Nikki Mitchell will be one of the fifteen members of the Board of Directors...
Due to the current government shutdown, SNAP recipients may soon stop receiving assistance payments. SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, provides monthly benefits to help pay for groceries. Individuals and families earning up to 130 percent of the...
The Special Needs Alliance, a disability advocacy group, has published a new article on the importance of creating a life care plan for disabled individuals. The article, by Thomas Begley, Jr. and Emily Schurr of the Begley Law Group in Moorestown, NJ, details how to...
The Alzheimer’s Association has released a new app, called My ALZ Journey, with resources and tools for people with early-stage Alzheimer’s, or other forms of dementia. The app is intended for both individuals with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. The app can...
Justice in Aging, an organization that seeks to reduce poverty among seniors, released a new report about Medicaid estate recovery. Medicaid estate recovery refers to the federal government requiring states to attempt to recoup the costs of Medicaid benefits paid to...
