The true cost of health care
Let’s face it, Medicare will not cover all your health care needs in retirement. Plus, there is a cost associated
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Aging
Is a Medicare Advantage plan worth it?
Is having no monthly premium worth signing up for Medicare Advantage? Some experts say no. According to ATI Advisory, a
Read MoreMental exercise can reverse a brain change linked to aging, study finds
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Scientists are reporting the first compelling evidence in people that cognitive training can boost levels
Read MorePeople with Medicare Will Face Higher Costs for Some Orphan Drugs Due to Changes in the New Tax and Budget Law
(Authors: Juliette Cubanski and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Oct 20, 2025) Changes are coming to Medicare’s
Read MoreSickest Medicare patients least likely to have social risks documented: Study
(By: Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Hospitals infrequently document social risk factors using Z codes, particularly for clinically complex
Read MoreAn Age-Old Fear Grows More Common: ‘I’m Going To Die Alone’
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) This summer, at dinner with her best friend, Jacki Barden raised an uncomfortable
Read MoreThis Geriatrics Training Program Escaped the Ax. For Now.
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News) In St. Louis, a team of students aboard a well-equipped van visits senior
Read More7 insurers fully exiting Medicare Advantage
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review) As many major insurers scale back on Medicare Advantage, some players are exiting
Read MoreA Closer Look at the Growing Role of Special Needs Plans in Medicare Advantage
(Authors: Abby Sachar, Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Maiss Mohamed, and Alice Burns for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Sep 25, 2025)
Read MoreSan Francisco VA offers new therapies for early-stage Alzheimer’s
(Source – news.va.gov) Veterans facing the challenges of early stage Alzheimer’s disease now have a powerful ally in the San
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