Senior Living Blog
How Does Weight Loss “Fix” Type 2 Diabetes?
A recent trial has shown that weight loss can send type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, researchers explain why it happens, and why it doesn’t always work. Read More… Powered by NewsAPI.org How does weight loss ‘fix’ type 2 diabetes?
August 2, 2018
What You Need To Know About High Blood Pressure
In the United States, approximately 85 million people have high blood pressure – about 1 in every 3 adults over 20, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimate that about two-thirds of people over the age of 65 in the U.S. have high blood pressure. If left untreated or uncontrolled, high blood […]
July 13, 2018
Do you plan to work after the age of 65? Here are 5 Medicare pitfalls to avoid:
Do you plan to work after the age of 65? Here are 5 Medicare pitfalls to avoid: Read More……
July 9, 2018
Why The Most Popular Medicare Supplement Is Plan F
While there are ten different Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans to choose from, over 50% of seniors choose Plan F. Plan F has benefits that are not included in other plans.
July 3, 2018
The US economy needs seniors to work longer. Here’s how to make that happen
Increasingly, people are working past retirement age. That’s a good thing for the US economy, as long as employers are able to make it easier and more fulfilling for them to get jobs. Read More… Powered by NewsAPI.org
June 5, 2018
The Most Expensive Prescription Drugs in America
The amount Americans spend on prescription drugs has nearly doubled since the 1990s, a 2017 government investigation found, meaning the United States spends the most of any high-income nation. List prices rose 6% over the past 12 months alone, according to the prescription website GoodRx. Medicare drug prices soared 10 times the rate of inflation.
May 30, 2018
Unseen face of the opioid epidemic: drug abuse among the elderly grows
The face of the nation’s opioid epidemic increasingly is gray and wrinkled. But that face often is overlooked in a crisis that frequently focuses on the young. Consider this: While opioid abuse declined in younger groups between 2002 and 2014, even sharply am… Read More… Powered by NewsAPI.org
May 29, 2018
Medigap or Medicare Advantage: Which Should You Choose?
Choosing between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement Insurance is a critical decision that can shape your healthcare experience and financial well-being. Each option offers unique benefits and limitations, but understanding which path best aligns with your health needs and lifestyle is essential. Whether you prioritize lower upfront costs, network flexibility, or comprehensive coverage, we’re here […]
May 1, 2018
2018 Medicare Changes You Need To Know
2018 has brought many new changes for Medicare patients. If you have a Medicare plan, you should be aware of these changes. Here are some of the biggest changes that you will see this year, including information and resources regarding new Medicare cards that will begin to be mailed out in April.
April 10, 2018
What To Expect When You Receive Your New Medicare Card
If you are currently receiving Medicare benefits you have probably already received your new “Medicare & You 2018” Handbook in the mail. One of the biggest changes in Medicare for 2018, is noted right inside the front cover. Medicare will be sending out new Medicare cards to over 60 million people throughout the United States […]
January 24, 2018