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With identity theft reports up, residents are urged to protect themselves

LANSING — There has been a significant increase in reports of identity theft connected with the COVID-19 pandemic, state officials say. And the Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers “to be on the lookout for a surge of calls and email phishing attempts about the coronavirus, or COVID-19. These contacts can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft.” In addition, taxpayers should be alert for text messages, emails, websites and social media attempts that request money or personal information, the IRS said. Attorney General Dana Nessel said that the pandemic has ...

Parted couple overcome pain of pandemic through glass

BARCELONA, Spain — Since the coronavirus pandemic struck Spain, a glass pane has separated Xavier Anto and Carmen Panzano for the first prolonged period of the couple’s 65-year marriage. Anto, age 90, appears three or four times a week at the street-level window that looks into the ...

LENDING A HAND: Alzheimer’s Association spreads word about tax deductions, credits available for caregivers

LANSING — Alzheimer’s is one of the most expensive diseases in the country. The costs associated with Alzheimer’s can be staggering for families, with average out-of-pocket costs for health care and long-term care services not covered by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance exceeding $10,000 annually. With people living with Alzheimer’ for an average 4 to 8 years after a diagnosis — and many longer — disease-related costs can jeopardize a family’s financial security. Many families and caregivers must make enormous personal and financial sacrifices. Knowing about ...

Virtual programming to be offered by Alzheimer’s Association, University of Michigan

LANSING — The Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter will partner with the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center at the University of Michigan to offer two research programs focused on the latest in Alzheimer’s research in May. The Michigan chapter also will offer a variety of virtual education programs, social engagement programs and more than 100 support groups to Michigan residents in the coming months. “We’re thrilled to partner with Dr. Roberts and the MADC on our upcoming research events and offer much-needed programs and support to Michigan residents,” said ...

US hunger crisis persists, especially for kids, older adults

PHOENIX — America is starting to claw its way out of the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, but food insecurity persists, especially for children and older adults. Food banks around the U.S. continue giving away far more canned, packaged and fresh provisions than they did ...