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When Do You Need to Consider Adult Guardianship?
With life expectancies expanding, many of us face decisions and situations that were relatively rare only a decade or two ago. One of these is the question of adult guardianship. This post describes what adult guardianship is, what a guardian...
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3 Lifestyle Changes to Make After a Heart Disease Diagnosis
The leading cause of death for all Americans is heart disease. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that heart disease takes over 635,000 lives every year, accounting for around a quarter of all deaths. The stats are...
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What Is Long-Term Care Insurance?
As of 2018, America was home to around 52 million people aged 65 and older. Experts predict that number will rise to 95 million by 2060, thanks to the prolific baby boomer generation (anyone born between 1946 and 1964) and...
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The Pros and Cons of Active Adult Communities
Active adult communities. For some people, the very idea is a turnoff. They prefer to live where they’ve always lived, where they have roots and ties to the community. But a growing number of seniors consider active adult communities to...
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Obama “Will” Control Medicare Costs
At a recent meeting Senate sources confirmed that President Obama plans to undertake a major Medicare reform. The White House hopes that a large part of the changes will
Type of Insurance Matters in Bariatric Surgery Success Rates
US researchers announced Monday that patients with private health insurance lose more weight after having gastric bypass surgery than those covered by Medicare do. The study which surveyed data on
Only 1% of flu victims are 65 or older
According to a study done by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), only 1% of flu victims are aged 65 or older. More than 64% of the infections
Choose the Medicare plan that’s right for you
When your Original Medicare Plan kicks in, it’s time to make some other decisions relative to your health. Being informed about your options can help you make a better decision.
Medicare Buzz Words Everyone Should Know
Medicare, like standard health insurance can be very confusing, especially if you don’t know what half the words mean. Part A: Hospital insurance– helps pay for hospice care, inpatient hospital
Have you enrolled in Medicare Part D yet?
The deadline for Medicare Part D enrollment is approaching fast so if you haven’t already, it’s time to review your current Medicare plan to make sure it still offers the