Social Isolation and Loneliness: Risks and Solutions for Seniors
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- July 15, 2024
If you have an Original Medicare policy, you probably have heard about the Medicare open enrollment period. That’s the time running from October 15 to December 7 when you can change your Medicare, supplemental Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. (This article explains the different kinds of Medicare insurance available.) But if you currently have a
READ MOREMedicare. It’s how most seniors get health insurance. But there’s nothing healthy about the frustration, annoyance, and tension you are likely to feel as you try to sort through all the options and find the right Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage coverage for your needs. What is Medicare and When Do You Sign Up? Medicare
READ MOREWhen you’re turning 65, you have to sign up for Medicare health insurance and choose the best Medicare plan for your needs. To make an informed decision, your first step should be to learn how Medicare works. Once you understand the basics, you’ll need to evaluate your options and select the Medicare plan (or combination
READ MOREBig changes in Medicare Part D (prescription insurance) go into effect in January 2025. The changes may have a significant impact on your costs and prescription drug coverage under your current Medicare Part D plan or your Medicare Advantage plan. That makes it critically important this year to read the Annual Notice of Change that
READ MOREIt’s no secret that prescription medication costs can be exorbitant, even when you have a prescription drug plan (PDP). If you have to take one or more medications daily (as many seniors do), the price of those medications may have a significant impact on your monthly budget. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could lower
READ MOREFall prevention for seniors gets a lot of lip service, but unfortunately, we don’t always do what we should to avoid the risk. Falls are risky for seniors because they can have disastrous outcomes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are a leading cause of injury and death among adults 65
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