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Should I choose Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap?

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Published by: Medicare Rights Center There are many important choices to make about your healthcare coverage, and being informed can help you make the best decisions for your own needs. People with Medicare can get their health coverage through either Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan (also known as a Medicare private health plan or Part C). While there are many differences between […]

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7 Surprising Retailers That Offer Senior Discounts

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Supermarkets aren’t the only stores that let you save money as you get older. Published by: AARP Age has its perks, and a big one is discounts. Aiming to reward loyal shoppers and lure new ones, some of the nation’s retailers offer special discounts to older consumers. It’s very common with supermarkets and has spilled

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What Do We Know About Healthy Aging?

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Published by: National Institute on Aging Many factors influence healthy aging. Some of these, such as genetics, are not in our control. Others — like exercise, a healthy diet, going to the doctor regularly, and taking care of our mental health — are within our reach. Research supported by NIA and others has identified actions

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The history of Memorial Day

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Published by: PBS Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths, and flags, Memorial Day is a day to remember those who have died in service to our country. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of

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Flu & People 65 Years and Older

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Published by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention People 65 years and older are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications compared with young, healthy adults. This increased risk is due in part to changes in immune defenses with increasing age. While flu seasons vary in severity, during most seasons, people 65 years and

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Freebies You Can Get When You Turn 50 (and Older!)

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Score a free lunch — plus magazine subscriptions, medications, and more Published by: AARP Turning 50 is a milestone, and there are plenty of ways to mark that big day. Some of them are free. Give yourself a treat by seeking out a few benefits of being older that don’t cost a thing. Some

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Find ways to stay active in all four seasons

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Published by: National Institute on Aging Being creative about your physical activity plans and trying new forms of exercise can keep you motivated by preventing boredom. A change in seasons is an excellent time to be creative about your exercise routine and try something new. There are many ways to be active throughout the year.

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7 sensible tips to cope with heat when gardening

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Published by: Almanac If you like to garden, be careful in extreme heat. Here are seven sensible tips to keep in mind during hot and humid weather. Whether you like it hot or not, it is important to take care while working outside. Do your heaviest work early in the morning, as early in the

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Less myelin content in the brain is linked to faster cognitive decline

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Published by: National Institute on Aging People whose brains have less myelin — the fatty tissue that insulates nerve cells — experience steeper declines in cognition over time, according to an NIA study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. The findings show the impact of myelin content as healthy people age and underscore myelin as a

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Biggest Medicare Changes for 2023

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The new year brings a cap on insulin copays, free vaccines, lower premiums, and more Published by: AARP Some of the biggest changes to Medicare in years take effect in 2023, with more than 65 million Americans paying lower premiums and deductibles and about to feel the effects of landmark legislation designed to bring down

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