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Congestive Heart Failure

Treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF) can include medications to increase heart pumping capacity or help your system remove excess fluid and sodium. Availability of such medications has led to a drastic increase in life expectancy of people diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Also important in treatment of congestive heart failure is making lifestyle choices […]

Tips for Lowering Prescription Drug Costs

Part D of Medicare covers prescription drugs, and anyone enrolled in Medicare Part A or Medicare Part B is eligible for this coverage, regardless of income and resources, health status, or current prescription drug expenses. Participation in Part D is voluntary and can be especially helpful for people who have high prescription drug costs and no current […]

Senior Fitness – An Introduction

If you’re like me, you probably wonder how you ever did some of the things you used to do.

Senior Fitness – Balance Training

Falling is a major cause of injuries to seniors, so exercising to improve your balance may save you one day from serious injury.

Nine Easy Tips for Your Health and Your Wallet

Invest a little now and save a lot later. Just getting by from month to month is a pattern many Americans have fallen into—but it isn’t much fun. Having a little extra money to put away for emergencies or the future can help relieve a lot of stress. There always seem to be unexpected expenses […]

Nine Easy Tips for Your Health and Your Wallet

Many of the lifestyle and health care choices you face can affect your pocketbook. You may be surprised at how often a wise choice concerning your health—even if it’s going to cost a little extra money in the short term—will pay off in the long run. It’s a lot like car or home maintenance. Invest […]

Nine Easy Tips for Your Health and Your Wallet

 Invest a little now and save a lot later. Many of the lifestyle and health care choices you face can affect your pocketbook. You may be surprised at how often a wise choice concerning your health—even if it’s going to cost a little extra money in the short term—will pay off in the long run. […]

Senior Fitness – Strength Workouts

So you’re not as strong as you used to be. So what? What’s wrong with the next best thing–being as strong as you can be now?

How Much Does Medicaid Cost?

What Is Medicaid? Medicaid is a joint federal and state health insurance program that provides coverage to eligible: Low-income adults and families Seniors (65+) Individuals with disabilities Pregnant women Children Each state administers its own Medicaid program, which means eligibility rules, cost-sharing, and covered services can vary from one state to another. However, all programs […]

Senior Fitness – Stretching

Our joints lose flexibility as we age. Our muscles become less elastic, and our bones become, well, less friendly.