Older COVID Patients Battle ‘Brain Fog,’ Weakness and Emotional Turmoil
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) “Lord, give me back my memory.” For months, as Marilyn Walters has struggled
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Month: October 2020
How to save on Medications
During Covid-19 millions of Americans are struggling to afford their medications, even those with health insurance. According to the GoodRx
Read MoreMinority enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans increased
According a report by Better Medicare Alliance Center for Innovation in Medicare Advantage, it found minority enrollment in Medicare Advantage
Read MoreCVS, long-term care facilities to team up, distribute COVID-19 vaccine
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS Health said Oct. 16 that it will partner with long-term care facilities
Read MoreCMS Survey Data Illustrates Impact of COVID-19 on Medicare Beneficiaries’ Daily Life and Experiences
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released data showing that 21% of Medicare beneficiaries report
Read MoreAt least 70 percent of patients with Alzheimer’s show signs of apathy
A VA pilot study found that a brain stimulation therapy provided to patients with Alzheimer’s disease improved their state of
Read MoreFSA or HSA which one is right for you?
Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts are both options if you are eligible but do you know which one
Read MoreA few easy ways to keep your expenses under Medicare to a minimum
Many seniors find that their living expenses generally go down in retirement; however, health is not one of them. Medicare
Read MoreMedicaid Enrollment & Spending Growth: FY 2020 & 2021
(By Robin Rudowitz, Elizabeth Hinton, Madeline Guth, and Lina Stolyar for Kaiser Family Foundation) The coronavirus pandemic has generated both a
Read MoreSpecial Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill
In 2019, CMS allowed expanded benefits for Medicare Advantage plans, but so far few providers offer them. Medicare annual open
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