For American citizens over the age of 65, access to health insurance through Medicare is a wonderful perk. Subsidized government health care can be a welcomed relief after dealing with private insurance and costly prescriptions for much of their adult lives. Perhaps not surprisingly, an AARP survey of older adults in 2018 reported that Medicare
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Be Aware of the Symptoms of a Stroke
When many older Americans talk about strokes, they may be referring to their golf scores or how they show affection for their cats. That is probably a bit of an exaggeration, but the real truth – according to many medical experts – is that most people typically do not give much serious thought to the
Medicaid Can Assist Your Long-Term Needs
As millions of America’s Baby Boomers transition into their older years, many are understandably concerned about their future living arrangements and long-term health care. Such worries may be especially troubling if your personal financial situation and estate plans are not as comfortable as you would like. The high cost of nursing-home care can force some
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Emphasizes the Need for Estate Planning
As America’s millions of Baby Boomers get even older, a common concern for many of them is the increase in cases of Alzheimer’s disease. With that in mind, November has been officially designated as National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, with the goal of helping people to understand the disease and its effects on elder citizens. Alzheimer’s
Understanding Your Medicare Options
In the 1960s, a number of members of the Baby Boomers generation said they wanted to change the world. Years later, they are. According to data from the Pew Research Group, approximately 10,000 Americans reach the age of 65 every day. At the current rates of population growth and aging, nearly 18% of the citizens
The Importance of Vaccinations for Senior Citizens
As summer is winding down and cooler weather approaches, many will soon be hearing that familiar seasonal greeting: “Have you gotten your flu shot yet?” August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and it is well timed. This annual observance is sponsored by the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC) in conjunction with the National Center
Tips for Avoiding Heat Stroke
One of the top news stories this summer is the unusually hot weather, as hundreds of millions of Americans have faced official heat warnings due to record-breaking temperatures across the country. Fortunately, most of us have access to air conditioning, so unless you need to work outside, cruelly hot days usually are not much more
Healthy Aging Can Depend on Staying Active
“Use it or lose it.” Chances are, you have heard that old expression at some point, possibly in regard to a company’s paid vacation policy, a deadline for a limited-time offer, or another reference to an item with some sense of urgency. If you happen to be an adult over the age of 60, perhaps
What To Do With The House When Entering The Nursing Home
When you are in the process of figuring out the medical decisions that best suit your needs, the option of a nursing home or assisted living facility inevitably comes up. They are licensed and equipped to take care of your particular medical needs. However, leaving the home that you own and going to a nursing
