Published by: Almanac The updated 2023 hurricane forecasts are out! Here are predictions for the current tropical storm and hurricane season—including how many storms make landfall. Plus, find answers to your questions about hurricanes, Earth’s most powerful storms. When is Hurricane Season The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1 and ends on November […]
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From senior discounts to tax breaks, aging can benefit your bottom line Published by: AARP Getting older has its advantages, especially when it comes to your bank account. That’s because, at a certain age, deals abound for everything from travel to education. 1. Cheaper auto insurance It’s true that as you age, your auto
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Published by: National Institute on Aging What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. Dementia is a loss of thinking, remembering, and reasoning skills that interfere with a person’s daily life and activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia among older people. Other types
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Most mouth problems aren’t covered, but you have other options Published by: AARP If you’re just finding out that original Medicare doesn’t cover routine dental care or procedures, you’re not alone. Many people don’t realize this until they retire. Medicare limits dental coverage to specific medically related circumstances, so yearly exams, extractions, root canals, and
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Published by: Almanac Don’t reach for harsh chemicals. They will do more harm than good by polluting the watershed, killing good and bad bugs alike, and eventually the insects you are trying to kill may grow resistant to those chemicals requiring you to use even stronger ones! They can also harm birds, animals, you, and
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Published by: Social Security Matters Your health is important and needs to be protected. If you are 65 or older or have certain disabilities, or End-Stage Renal Disease, you can get health care coverage through the Medicare program. You’ll get access to health care services you need to achieve and maintain good health. It’s important
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Published by: National Institute on Aging It’s important to spend meaningful time with a family member or friend who has Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Participating together in activities your loved one enjoys can help improve their quality of life and manage behavior changes that may come with the disease, such as sleep problems, aggression,
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Protect your vision with these nutritious (and delicious) foods Published by: AARP Diet can have long-term effects on eye health and there is evidence that good nutrition is important for protecting our eyes as we age. Blueberries These violet-hued gems are rich in anthocyanins, potent antioxidants that bolster collagen structure in the retina and provide
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center A recently released study found that in 2022, over 20% of adults 65 and older experienced cost-related medication nonadherence, meaning they decided not to fill a prescription, skipped doses, took less medicine, delayed filling a prescription, or used someone else’s medication due to cost. Just over half of the study
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Published by: PGIA Sometimes you might visit your doctor, and learn that you must seek something called “prior authorization” for a medication or procedure. What is this, and why do you need it? Without prior authorization, your healthcare plan might not pay for the service, so it’s important to pay attention if your doctor or
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