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Today in the United States, more seniors are staying at home and taking advantage of home health care services. Staying in the home with outside care coming in, helps them feel more comfortable, independent, and emotionally well.  Studies show that when surgery patients receive home health care instead of a hospital or skilled nursing care,…

If you are experiencing foot, ankle, or back pain, your health care provider may suggest wearing an orthotic to treat or correct a physical problem that is causing your discomfort. Physicians often prescribe orthotics to treat many medical conditions such as the following: Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis that cause foot discomfort or abnormal bone positioning Back…

Medicare Supplement, or Medigap plans, are insurance policies sold by private insurance companies affiliated with Medicare. They supplement Original Medicare Part A and B benefits by filling in some of the financial gaps. Depending on the type of Medigap plan you get, it can help lower your Medicare costs, including coinsurance, copayments, and foreign travel…

According to the United States Department of Health & Human Services, around 50 percent of shingles cases in this country occur in people over 60, and your risk of getting shingles increases greatly by the time you reach 70. So, what are shingles? It’s a disease caused by the same virus as chickenpox. If this…

Chiropractic care focuses on the neuromusculoskeletal system, bones, nerves, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Chiropractors help patients through spinal adjustment and joint realignment. They find that by making these adjustments, they can also improve the function of other systems within the body.  When you visit a chiropractic office, the providers examine the position of your spine…

Who doesn’t cringe when hearing the word colonoscopy? If you’re over 50, you’ve probably had one or two in your lifetime, and even if you don’t look forward to your next colonoscopy you know it’s a smart thing to do. In the United States, colon cancer is number three on the list of most common…

Dental implant procedures are becoming more and more common, even among seniors. Getting a dental implant requires oral surgery to place the titanium post(s) into the bone mass where the root portion of the missing tooth was. Then an extension of the post (an abutment) is installed, and finally, an artificial tooth, or crown, is…

According to government statistics, seniors are living longer and relying more and more on home health care services. Home health care is quickly gaining popularity among seniors because it’s more cost effective and it lowers their chances of getting life-threatening infections while under care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility.   Getting health care at…

Medicare Extra Help is an assistance program for prescription drug expenses. It’s managed by the U.S. federal government, and it subsidizes Medicare beneficiaries who have, or need, Part D coverage and who meet the income and asset limits set by the Social Security Administration.  If you qualify for the Medicare Extra Help program, it can…

If you’re one of the 30 million-plus Americans coping with diabetes, there’s good news. Medicare pays for many diabetes-related services and supplies. Coverage is split between Medicare Part B medical insurance and Part D drug plans depending on the type of care you require. Let’s review what’s covered, what isn’t, and how to make the…

Getting your health care from doctors you know well can be reassuring, especially during your senior years. Because seniors tend to have more chronic health conditions than younger people, it’s vital that they visit their physicians consistently. Statistics show that people are more likely to make and keep, appointments when they are with doctors who…

Medicare wasn’t meant to be confusing, but it’s grown in complexity since it was first established. Original Medicare, still the program of choice for many seniors, consists of Part A and Part B benefits that work together but cover different services.  What is Medicare Part B?Medicare Part A is hospital insurance. After the deductible, it…