New Medicare Cards are Designed to Reduce Medicare FraudMillions of people with Medicare will receive new, more secure Medicare cards in the mail in 2018. The new cards replace Social Security Number-
Knowledge is PowerUnderstanding the rights of nursing home residentsAn estimated 1.4 million older adults and people with disabilities live in nursing homes, according to the Centers for Disease Contr
Now is the Time to Address Your Hearing HealthIf you find yourself constantly turning up the volume on the TV or asking people to repeat themselves, you’re not alone. In fact, 1 in 5 Americans – nearl
Medicare Open Enrollment 101Know your options and get free helpAs autumn progresses, it’s important to keep your health in mind. Medicare’s fall open enrollment period is the time for you to review yo
Medicare Takes Aim at Medical Identity TheftCriminals are increasingly targeting people age 65 or older for personal identity theft. In 2014 alone, there were 2.6 million such incidents among seniors,
Giving to the Next GenerationFrom self-expression to self-direction, there are countless ways to age out loud. Some of the most rewarding ways for older adults involve passing on experiences, wisdom a
Understanding the Connection Between AFib and StrokeIn 2020, more than 795,000 people in the United States will experience a stroke, according to a report from the American Heart Association, and near
5 Questions to Ask When Planning for Long-Term CareYou may not want to consider a time when you might not be able to fully take care of yourself, but the reality is there is almost a 70% chance someon
8 Tips for Older Adults Isolating at Home or in Assisted Living FacilitiesFor many seniors, being home alone during the COVID-19 pandemic means being lonely.
To help older adults stay as socially con
Tips to Improve Wellness and Prevent StrokeStroke is often thought of as something that happens to older people, but more people under 50 are having strokes due to increased risky behaviors, such as s
