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Alzheimer’s disease can be a scary diagnosis. Today in the United States, there are around 6.5 million people over the age of 65 who are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the disease, but there are medicines that can help slow its progression and improve symptoms.  A progressive brain disorder, Alzheimer’s…

There’s nothing quite like a good night’s sleep. Sleep restores energy, promotes healing and allows the mind to work through stress, all functions that keep you healthy and ready to tackle challenges each day. Sadly, statistics from the National Institutes of Health show that around half of all American seniors suffer from some degree of…

Last year, more than 12.5 million people were enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. Over 4.1 million of these beneficiaries have enrolled in a Medicare Advantage D-SNP, a special needs plan offered in some states to dual-eligibles.  Dual-eligible beneficiaries have access to Medicare benefits for most of their preventive, primary, and acute health care, as well…

Since 1965, the United States national health insurance program known as Medicare has been providing beneficiaries with health care benefits, and every year since its beginning, Medicare makes certain changes to services and charges, so all recipients continue to have access to affordable health care services.   Whether you enroll in Original Medicare Parts A (hospital…

Medicare Part D plans help enrollees cover expenses for prescription drugs. They are sold by private insurance companies that work with Medicare. Anyone who is already enrolled in Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) can enroll in a stand-alone Part D prescription drug plan that’s available in your service area.   Because…

Ovarian cancer can affect women of all ages, but you may be surprised to learn that ovarian cancer is most prevalent in older women. According to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, the median age for diagnosis of ovarian cancer is 63. Additionally, the American Cancer Society points out that ovarian cancer is most often found…

For many seniors, allergies are a mild annoyance that, at worst, require an over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medication to keep symptoms at bay. For others, however, allergies can lead to breathing difficulties and a worsening of asthma. Others cause severe skin reactions that cause hives. Seniors in the latter group are sometimes diagnosed with chronic spontaneous…

Original Medicare insurance is available to seniors in the United States age 65 and over as well as some disabled individuals under 65. When you become eligible for Medicare benefits, you select coverage options from among the different plans offered in your state. Although the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ultimately governs the…

The nervous system is an incredible feat of engineering as the average human body contains around 37 miles of nerves. Virtually every part of your body is connected through your nervous system. All of the nerves in your body connect with your brain through your spinal cord, and it’s this pathway that controls everything from…

ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive and fatal disease that affects nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord, and it eventually leads to the loss of muscle control.  In the United States, there are about 20,000 people living with ALS, and 5000 new diagnoses every year. ALS typically occurs when a person is…

If you’re a senior with diabetes, you know how important it is to monitor your blood glucose levels throughout the day. Although continuous glucose monitoring devices may be convenient, they aren’t for everyone. Many seniors opt to use traditional test strips instead. Test strips are discreet and can be transported easily, and they are available…

The first successful kidney transplant was carried out in 1954, and since then, kidney transplants have become the most commonly performed transplant procedure in the United States. Although any type of transplant operation carries risks, modern medicine has nearly perfected the art of renal transplantation. Seniors who undergo kidney transplants have high five-year survival rates….