Published by: National Institute on Aging A simple accident like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can change your life. If you fall, you could break a bone, which thousands of older adults experience each year. For older people, a broken bone can also be the start of more serious health […]
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Published by: RetireGuide® Medicare Part A and Part B cover a variety of services, including inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care, preventive services, home health care, and ambulance transportation. Additional services such as vision and dental care may be available through a Medicare Advantage plan. What Services Are Covered by Medicare? People enrolled in Original
Published by: Medicare Rights Center It’s understandable to be nervous or overwhelmed at medical appointments. I think many people share your feelings! Communication is key to building good relationships with your doctors and getting the best possible care. I would recommend the following tips to make the most of your appointments and to feel your
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center Some policymakers are attempting to add bureaucratic barriers to Medicaid that would put health coverage for millions of people at risk. On April 26, the Republican-led House of Representatives advanced legislation linking a debt limit increase to harmful funding cuts and policies, including adding complex work requirements to Medicaid starting
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Published by: Almanac May Day (May 1) celebrates the return of spring! Learn about the origins of May Day and fun traditions, from surprise flower baskets to the Maypole. Don’t forget to wash your face in dew on the morning of May 1 for good luck. Origins of May Day Did you know that May
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Published by: Arbor Day Foundation As pioneers began moving into the Nebraska Territory, the lack of trees was felt deeply. Not only did the new residents miss the trees they left behind, but they were also left without the trees they needed as windbreaks to keep soil in place, for fuel and building materials, and
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Published by: medicare.gov A new prescription drug law that went into effect on January 1, 2023, will help save money for people with Medicare. This law improves access to affordable treatments and strengthens the Medicare program. Here’s what the law means for you: More vaccines covered People with Medicare Part D drug coverage now pay
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Published by: AARP “Increasing awareness of the risk factors associated with pancreatic cancer development — such as having a family history of pancreatic cancer, having a pancreas cyst on a CT or MRI scan, or developing new-onset diabetes — offers the opportunity for us to diagnose pancreatic cancer early and intervene, with the overall hope
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Published by: National Institute on Aging High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health problem that is common in older adults. Your body’s network of blood vessels, known as the vascular system, changes with age. Arteries get stiffer, causing blood pressure to go up. This can be true even for people who have heart-healthy
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Published by: National Institute on Aging One donated brain can make a huge impact, potentially providing information for hundreds of studies on brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Learn about the brain donation process and how to get started. Why is brain donation important? Brain donation helps researchers better understand the causes and
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