Senior Living Blog
Inaccurate Census count could affect $1.5 trillion in federal funding
A census taker knocks on the door of a residence in August in Winter Park, Fla. Census workers visited households that hadn’t yet responded to the 2020 census. The consequences of an inaccurate census Highway construction. Food stamps. Rural education. Medicare. The federal government relies on data derived from the decennial census to distribute roughly […]
November 9, 2020
What you need to know about at-home Covid-19 tests
Is Covid testing on your shopping list? Costco, a popular wholesale store with locations across the US, has announced that it will sell a direct-to-consumer diagnostic test for Covid-19, joining a growing list of retailers providing diagnostic tests. Kent Sepkowitz writes that even though at-home Covid-19 tests will now be available at a number of […]
November 9, 2020
Uber Launches Medicine Delivery Service in South Africa
Uber launches medicines delivery service in South Africa Uber Eats’ South African unit on Thursday expanded delivery offerings, launching an app-based over-the-counter medicines service as it seeks to claw market share in the fast-growing online shopping sector in Africa’s most industrialized economy. Uber Eats, a unit of U.S. ride-hailing service Uber Technologies already has a […]
November 6, 2020
Let’s Break Down The Safest Ways To Vote In The 2020 Election
Make your safe voting plan, and stick to it. Election Day is Here Americans everywhere are off to the ballots to vote in one of the biggest elections of our lives. The stakes of this year’s election couldn’t be higher, and it’s more important than ever for all eligible voters to make their voices heard […]
November 3, 2020
Walmart’s Next Health Foray Is Medicare Plan With Startup Clover
Could you be looking at Medicare Advantage plans offered by Walmart in the future? Walmart is partnering with an insurance startup, Clover Health, to offer seniors in Georgia access to their new Medicare Advantage plans next year. Two products will be available and members of those plans will have access to the new Walmart Health […]
October 23, 2020
Is my senior moment the start of dementia?
Is my senior moment the start of dementia? The number of cases of dementia in the US is rising as baby boomers age, raising questions for boomers themselves and also for their families, caregivers and society. Dementia, which is not technically a disease but a term for impaired ability to think, remember or make decisions, […]
September 29, 2020
Strengthen your immune system amid coronavirus: Experts offer simple tips
This year, perhaps more than ever, the importance of safeguarding your health has been on the forefront of everyone’s mind. Here are some expert tips on how to boost your immune system while we near flu season during the coronavirus pandemic. Strengthen your immune system amid coronavirus: Experts offer simple tips This fall and coming […]
September 28, 2020
This is the healthiest community in the US. Here’s why
This is the healthiest community in the US. Here’s why With its vast mountain ranges, diverse wildlife and clean air, Los Alamos County, New Mexico, is the healthiest community of 2020, the U.S. News Healthiest Communities rankings report has decided. Here’s why. “A healthy environment is part of what definitely contributes to (Los Alamos County) […]
September 25, 2020
Medicare Access and CHIP Re-authorization Act (MACRA)
Medicare Access and CHIP Re-authorization Act (MACRA) What is MACRA? The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) is a federal law with changes to Medicare Supplement plans in all states, which goes into effect January 1, 2020. Have you heard? MACRA is a hot topic this year for the Medicare Supplement industry. Legislation and regulations […]
May 28, 2019
Medicare Website Can Help In Choosing A Nursing Home
When you hear about Medicare, you probably think of the federal program that helps pay for older adults’ health care. What you may not realize is that another of Medicare’s major responsibilities is to inspect health care facilities to make sure that patients receive safe and high-quality care. Among those facilities are the nation’s more […]
March 5, 2019