Health

Important Medicare Part D Changes for 2025 in Your Annual Notice of Change 0
- Health, Money
- October 7, 2024
Big 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
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How to Save on Senior Medication Costs 0
- Health, Money
- July 25, 2024
It’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
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Fall Prevention for Seniors: Safety Tips 0
- Health
- July 23, 2024
Fall 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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Social Isolation and Loneliness: Risks and Solutions for Seniors 0
- Health
- July 15, 2024
Are you bored and lonely with nothing to do? Although you may be sitting alone, you have plenty of company. Senior loneliness and social isolation are increasingly common and serious risks. The profound effect they have on health, mental health and general well-being makes loneliness and isolation pressing issues. According to a World Health Organization
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Using Automatic Pill Dispensers for Medication Management 0
- Health
- July 1, 2024
Have you ever forgotten to take a prescription? Or couldn’t remember if you did take it? Do you have a relative who has difficulty keeping track of what pills they need to take at what time of the day? Medication management is crucial for maintaining health. But failing to take medication as prescribed is a
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Home Modifications for Aging at Home 0
- Health, Where to Live
- June 18, 2024
If you’re like most people 55 and over, you’d like to be able to stay in your own home and community as you age. To achieve that goal as you age, you may need home modifications to improve your safety, independence, and comfort. Here’s a look at some of the problems people face as they age
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