Understand wandering and how to address it
Common among people with Alzheimer’s disease or other disorders causing dementia is wandering and becoming lost. There are many reasons
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What is an HSA-eligible expense?
Health savings accounts (HSAs) were created in 2003 to allow people to set money aside for their healthcare costs on
Read moreRetirees got a reprieve on their Medicare Part B premiums
The average 65-year-old couple retiring in 2020 can expect to spend $295,000 on medical expenses throughout retirement even when they’re
Read moreWhat Medicare beneficiaries would pay for the cost of treating Covid
According to a survey from MedicarePlans.com, the coronavirus pandemic may be an extra stressful time for Medicare beneficiaries; about 83
Read moreHHS, Google pilot tool to help patients plan medical visits
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) Google began piloting a new tool Dec. 2 developed with HHS’ Agency for Healthcare Research
Read moreScientists have developed a less invasive tool for predicting Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia with approximately 5.8 million older adults in the U.S. living with
Read moreHow does Medicare cover self-administered drugs?
What is a self-administered drugs and does Medicare cover them? First, self-administered drugs are prescription drugs or biologics you take
Read moreDuring ACA Open Enrollment, Picking a Plan Invites New COVID Complications
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) People buying their own health insurance have even more to think about this
Read moreAct fast! Review your Medicare plan by December 7
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Medicare Open Enrollment is almost over. If you’re thinking about changing your Medicare plan, you have until December
Read moreSignificant side effects in up to 15% of coronavirus vaccine users, Warp Speed chief says
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Both Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines are safe, and about 10 percent to
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