How Do I Know Which Medicare Plan Is Right For Me?
With so many Medicare plans to choose from and personal factors to consider, how can you decide which plan suits you? Here are a few easy, sure-fire ways to get…
What changes will the political shift bring to Medicare?
Things are always changing in Washington, D.C. Aside from which individual is taking the reins, the congressional majority has shifted. This means that changes in strategy will take place in…
Utilizing Medicare Benefits for Speech Therapy
Medicare will cover speech therapy services under certain circumstances. If you have had a stroke, injury, or other illness affecting your speech or the ability to swallow, you will be…
The Temptation of Sugar for Seniors
We all have a favorite commercial, or the ability to recite a catchy song from a long-ago ad. Advertising sticks with us whether we want it to or not, but…
The Future of Telemedicine — Is it here to stay?
Equating Medicare with Telemedicine is not something we often did before Coronavirus. However, a pandemic keeping people in their homes, where the senior population is one of the highest-risk groups,…
The 8 Most Expensive Chronic Diseases In The US
The cost of maintaining a chronic disease can be financially debilitating. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 90 percent of the nation’s annual health care expenses…
Staying Safe and Healthy in Winter
We all feel cold in the winter. Even living in warmer climates, cooler nights and chillier mornings can mean more time exposed to cool air. While feeling a chill may…
Picking the Right Retirement Age to Maximize Your Monthly Budget
Figuring out the optimal age to retire to get the most out of your social security benefits, is almost as complicated as picking the right Medicare coverage. You need to…
Medicare Retirees Do not Stop Caring for Your Teeth
As we age our medical needs change. More attention is placed on treatment than preventative care simply because that is what our bodies need. However, forgoing all preventative or maintenance…
Medicare Coverage and End Stage Renal Disease
As with any Open Enrollment period for Medicare coverage, the 2020 timeframe (October 15 - December 7) means new coverage options in 2021. Understanding how changes can impact your ability…
