Scientists Discover A Link Between Lack Of Deep Sleep And Alzheimer’s Disease
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) There’s growing evidence that a lack of deep sleep increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Month: November 2020
The Medicare Alphabet
Every day in the United States, 10,000 people turn 65, which mean they are eligible for Medicare. If you are
Read MoreWhat is an Advance Beneficiary Notice of noncoverage?
When Medicare may not pay for a specific service or item, a healthcare provider will generally send an Advance Beneficiary
Read MorePatients Struggle to Find Prescription Opioids After NY Tax Drives Out Suppliers
(By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya for Kaiser Health News) NEW YORK — Mike Angevine lives in constant pain. For a decade the
Read MoreAlzheimer’s is a specific disease and dementia is a syndrome or category
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia; however, Alzheimer’s is a specific disease whereas dementia is a syndrome
Read MoreThe cost of Medigap insurance increasing as Medicare Advantage plans decrease
The average cost of Medicare supplement insurance is steadily increasing while Medicare Advantage premiums are decreasing according to a new
Read MoreYour Medicare coverage may not be as comprehensive as you think
At age 65, for most Americans, Medicare coverage begins but for some seniors may be surprised to discover Medicare isn’t
Read MoreRed States’ Case Against ACA Hinges on Whether They Were Actually Harmed by the Law
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Attorneys for GOP-controlled states seeking to kill the Affordable Care Act told the
Read MoreSmoke-free is the way to be
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Every year, more people die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer, and smoking is
Read MoreWho is eligible for Medicare?
Medicare typically covers people aged 65 and over; however, it provides coverage to younger people with disability who receive SSDI
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