When it comes to vitamins and minerals, multiple pills aren’t necessary Published by: AARP Taking a dietary supplement or two (or five) every day isn’t exactly uncommon. About 70 percent of adults age 60 and older reported taking at least one supplement in the past month — be it a multivitamin or a chocolate-flavored calcium […]
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Published by: Alzheimers.gov A caregiver sometimes referred to as a caretaker, refers to anyone who provides care for another person. Millions of people living in the United States take care of a friend or family member with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Sometimes caregivers live with the person or nearby, other times they live far
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center Medicare covers home health care if you qualify. One of the requirements to qualify is that you be homebound. But what exactly does this mean? Medicare considers you homebound if both of the following apply to you: You need the help of another person or medical equipment to leave your
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A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can be difficult, but getting accurate information and support can help you know what to expect and what to do next. Published by: National Institute on Aging Learn about Alzheimer’s disease Being informed will help you know what to expect as the disease progresses. Here are some resources: Alzheimer’s and
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Getting dirty is good for you. Here’s how to get the most out of it Published by: AARP Spring is finally here, and for gardeners who’ve been cooped up in chillier parts of the country, that means it’s time to get outside and get a little dirty — and maybe a little healthy, too. Gardening
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Eating healthfully and having an active lifestyle can support healthy aging. Published by: National Institute on Aging Older adults’ unique nutrition needs Simple adjustments can go a long way toward building a healthier eating pattern. Follow these tips to get the most out of foods and beverages while meeting your nutrient needs and reducing the
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Published by: National Institute on Aging While everyone is at risk during a natural weather-related disaster or similar emergency, older adults can be especially vulnerable during these challenging times. Being prepared in advance can literally mean the difference between survival and death, particularly for those who may have special medical or mobility needs. Read on
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center Preventive care is the care you receive to prevent illness, detect medical conditions, and keep you healthy. Medicare Part B covers many preventive services, such as screenings, vaccines, and counseling. If you meet the eligibility requirements and guidelines for a preventive service, you must be allowed to receive the service.
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center Medicare does not cover all healthcare services. Services excluded from Medicare coverage include but are not limited to: Alternative medicine, including experimental procedures and treatments, acupuncture, and chiropractic services, except when manipulation of the spine is medically necessary to fix a subluxation of the spine (when one or more of
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Published by: American Society on Aging Older adults represent the nation’s most dependable voters, voting at the highest rate of any age group. But what about the roughly 2 million older adults who live in long-term care facilities? How do they exercise their right to vote? And what is needed to ensure they can? Long-term
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