Published by: National Institute on Aging Osteoporosis weakens bones to the point that they can break easily. It is called a “silent disease” because people who develop it may not notice any changes until a bone breaks — usually a bone in the hip, spine, or wrist. Bones are made of living tissue. A healthy […]
Published by: Medicare Rights Center Extra Help is a cost-assistance program that helps you pay for prescription drugs while on Medicare. It works by paying for your Part D premium (up to a state-specific benchmark amount) while lowering the cost of your prescription drugs. Note: You pay no premium if you have a basic Part
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Menopause is not a disease or disorder. This time in a woman’s life is often full of other transitions in addition to physical ones: Women may be caring for aging parents or relatives, supporting their children as they move into adulthood, or taking on new responsibilities at work. Some
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center It’s understandable to feel that you don’t need to think about this topic when you’re in good health! You should know, however, that putting your future health care wishes in writing can be very helpful to your family members if you were to suddenly find yourself in a position where
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Published by: Alzheimers.gov Early on in Alzheimer’s and related dementias, people experience changes in thinking, remembering, and reasoning in a way that affects daily life and activities. Eventually, people with these diseases will need more help with simple, everyday tasks. This may include bathing, grooming, and dressing. It may be upsetting to the person to
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Vitamins and minerals are two of the main types of nutrients that your body needs to survive and stay healthy. Find information on some of the essential vitamins recommended for older adults and how to get the recommended amount within your diet. Vitamins help your body grow and work
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Published by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention By living a healthy lifestyle, you can help keep your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels normal and lower your risk for heart disease and heart attack. Choose healthy foods and drinks Choose healthy meals and snacks to help prevent heart disease and its complications. Be
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Exercise and physical activity are great for your mental and physical health and help keep you independent as you age. Here are a few things you may want to remember when beginning to exercise. Start slowly when beginning exercise The key to being successful and safe when beginning a
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Published by: medicarerights.org If you think you’re being discharged from the hospital too soon, you do have the right to file an appeal. You should’ve gotten a notice that explains this right titled, Important Message from Medicare when you were admitted. If you were there more than 3 days, you should receive another copy of
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Nature has the cure for what ails you Published by: almanac.com Do you ever find yourself stressed or anxious? Do seasonal allergies make you unhappy? Do you find it hard to remove splinters or do you wish that there was a good way to relieve a sunburn? Lucky for us, we have nature! Since the
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