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A great film on Film on a mother getting too old to care for disabled daughter. The documentary is called Mimi and Dona. If can be found here: http://www.dallasnews.com//20151220-film-on-dallas-woman-g

An article on the closing of the Brooklyn Developmental Center (BDC) on Dec. 31, 2015. Agencies really need to spend time with these families to reassure them, answer their questions and give them support during this transition. Fear is the ultimate emotion and it can be overcome with knowledge and trust. http://www.theepochtimes.com//1919322-families-worry-as-l/

A new box will be on your NYS tax return this year that you can check off to help support mental health awareness. Through this campaign the money raised will be used to create a public awareness and the stigma associated with mental illness. The money will go directly to the NYSOMH who and varies nonprofit groups to determine how to best allocate the funds. Hope this works. More can be found here: https://www.mhanys.org/MH_update/?p=5670

Medicare Open Enrollment Time The Medicare open enrollment deadline is almost here, remind your patience/ clients to review any changes in their plan in case they needs to make changes to their plan as many plans change coverage year after year. Information can be found here: https://www.cms.gov//Find-to/Medicare-Open-Enrollment.html There is also a new program for eligible New Yorkers called The Essential Plan. This plan covers all of the essential health benefits covered ...including inpatient and outpatient care, physician services, diagnostic services and prescription drugs with no annual deductible and low out-of-pocket costs. Preventive care such as routine office visits and recommended screenings are free. Eligible consumers will pay either $20 monthly premium or nothing, depending on income. Some plans include additional benefits such as adult dental and vision coverage for additional premium. Information on this new plan can be found here: http://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/EssentialPlanMap See more