December 2022
Insured Retirees Paying Tens of Thousands for Health Care
It’s no secret that health care remains one of the biggest expenses facing American retirees. Coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, or another insurer will help mitigate these costs to some extent. Yet retirees still tend to [...]
5 Reasons for Seniors to Celebrate in 2023
It has been a tumultuous few years. Amid a continuing pandemic, tense midterm elections, and a war in Ukraine, we have grappled with more than our fair share of grim news. However, with the new [...]
Protect Yourself From Predatory Medicare Advantage Marketers
The number of people enrolling in Medicare Advantage programs offered through Medicare-approved private companies has increased over time. Based on this trend, more than half of all Medicare recipients may be enrolled in Medicare Advantage programs by [...]
Avoiding the Medicare Part D Late Enrollment Penalty
Once you become eligible for Medicare, you can enroll in Part D, which helps cover the cost of prescription drugs. Some people choose to delay registering for Part D. In some circumstances, Medicare imposes a late [...]
5 Healthy Holiday Nutrition Tips for Seniors
Yuletide is just around the corner. They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year. However, you should take care of yourself during the holiday, especially if you are a senior. Proper nutrition is [...]
Comparing Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage
Recent research by the Kaiser Family Foundation examined the differences between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage. While people in either program were similarly satisfied with their care and overall care coordination, some distinctions became apparent. [...]
Report: Lower Prices for Generics Via Online Pharmacies
For people who rely on multiple medications, the expenses accumulate. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, eight out of 10 adults say prescription medication costs are unreasonable. Three in 10 adults on four or more [...]
6 Possible Risk Factors for Dementia You May Not Expect
More than 55 million people around the world currently suffer from dementia. Advanced age remains the main risk factor for developing dementia. Yet recent studies have uncovered several other potential risk factors for dementia and [...]
How to Choose the Best Home Care Provider for Your Parents
Choosing the correct home care provider for your aging parents is a huge responsibility. This person will be looking after the needs of those who taught you to walk, talk, and care for yourself. To [...]
Skilled Nursing Facilities vs. Nursing Homes: What’s the Difference?
Many use the terms “skilled nursing facility” and “nursing home” interchangeably. However, they are separate care facilities. Although skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes sound similar, they have fundamental differences, including the level of medical [...]
Free and Inexpensive Meal Delivery Options for Older Adults
Many older adults face difficulties accessing and preparing meals. Yet eating a nutritious diet is essential for maintaining health, particularly as we age. For those with barriers getting to the grocery store and preparing food, [...]
Medicaid Renewals Resuming: The Information Gap
Recent findings show an information gap among Medicaid recipients regarding the need to re-enroll for benefits after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) ends. Medicaid recipients are inconsistently informed about the end of the PHE and its effect on [...]
Resources to Help With End-of-Life Care
No one wants to think about our death or the death of a loved one. The reality is that death is inevitable, so preparing for end-of-life decisions is essential. Over the past few years, especially [...]
What Is the Difference Between Medicaid and Medicare?
Although Medicaid and Medicare are both public health insurance programs, they have essential differences. Medicare is a federal program for older adults, people with disabilities, and individuals with end-stage renal failure. Medicaid is federal-state assistance [...]
How Seniors Can Prevent Loneliness as They Age
If the years since the COVID-19 pandemic have taught us anything about isolation, it is loneliness makes life much harder. A recent study found that loneliness can not only decrease a person’s quality of life, but in [...]
How Can You Transfer a Guardianship Between States?
When an incapacitated person cannot make personal or financial decisions, state courts may appoint a guardian to assist the individual with determining where to live, what kind of care to receive, or how to manage [...]
Does Medicare Cover the Cost of Getting a Second Opinion?
You may be nervous about whether Medicare will cover a second opinion if you wish to confirm whether a medical treatment or surgery is right for you. Given the cost of doctor visits today, the [...]