Published by: Medicare Rights Center The Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider (PCP) to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan may help prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. Keep in mind that the AWV is not a head-to-toe physical. Also, this […]
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Back aches and injuries are common among older adults, but some simple stretches can help Publicado por: AARP Whether it’s chronic, acute, or episodic, low back pain is a common problem among adults, causing more disability around the world than any other condition. At least one-fourth of U.S. adults report having low back pain in
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With identity theft rampant, keep only the essentials in your pocket or purse Published by: AARP In an episode of “Seinfeld,” Jerry’s neurotic friend George Costanza has so much stuff jam-packed into his wallet that it’s ridiculed as a “filing cabinet.” The wallet bulges with everything from Irish currency to a coupon redeemable at Orlando,
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Published by: Presley General Insurance Agency, Inc. Once you turn 65 and enroll in Medicare, you might expect that a significant portion of your retirement planning has been completed. Now you have a plan to cover all of your medical needs for the rest of your life, right? Well… Not exactly. While Medicare does provide
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center Medicare covers alcoholism and substance use disorder treatment in both inpatient and outpatient settings if: Your provider states that the services are medically necessary You receive services from a Medicare-approved provider or facility And, your provider sets up your plan of care Covered services include but are not limited to:
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center If you are dissatisfied with your Medicare Advantage or Part D prescription drug plan for any reason, you can choose to file a grievance. A grievance is a formal complaint that you file with your plan. It is not an appeal, which is a request for your plan to cover
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Published by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention As we age, our brains change, but Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are not an inevitable part of aging. In fact, up to 40% of dementia cases may be prevented or delayed. It helps to understand what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to brain health.
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Exercises and better ergonomics while using a computer can help you minimize the risk Published by: www.aarp.org Whether it’s a tennis swing that causes a sudden tearing sensation in your shoulder or a slip and fall on the ice that leaves you unable to lift your arm, shoulder injuries are a common problem for adults
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Published by: Alzheimers.gov Thanks to the thousands of people who have participated in research studies, scientists have made great progress in understanding Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Major advances would not be possible without the participation of many diverse participants, including people with dementia, caregivers, and healthy volunteers. Learn more about clinical research and how
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center A new analysis from the AARP Public Policy Institute finds drug companies have increased prices for many brand name Part D drugs in 2022, contributing to affordability challenges for people with Medicare. According to the report, 75 of the 100 brand name drugs with the highest Medicare Part D spending
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