In an op-ed for the Washington Post, Jeanne Lenzer and Shannon Brownlee describe how the FDA permits doctors to implant untested medical devices at extreme risk to patients. Today, 32 million people...
Diane Archer
Expect big drug price increases in 2019
Reuters reports that pharmaceutical companies are hiking up prices on a lot of prescription drugs this year. Why not, if they can? And, what will President Trump do about it given his promise to...
Younger adult companions are now available on-demand
One new “buddy” service for older adults matches older adults with younger adult companions. It’s called Papa. And, it launched in Florida in January 2018. Andrew Parker...
Part D insurers bilk Medicare and taxpayers
The Wall Street Journal reports on a longstanding practice of health insurance companies, which offer Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits, bilking Medicare and taxpayers. As a result, the...
Why you want magnesium in your diet
You rarely hear tell about the need for magnesium in your diet. But magnesium plays an important role. And, according to the National Institutes of Health, most people in the US, including men older...
For Americans, Medicare for all means continuity of care and far...
There’s a lot of chatter about the “disruption” Medicare for all will cause. In fact, for Americans, Medicare for all means continuity of care and far less disruption than the...
Senator Warren and Congresswoman Schakowsky introduce bill to...
Americans take way more generic prescriptions than brand-name drugs. But, all in, we spend a lot more on brand-name drugs. Ninety percent of generic drugs prescribed represent 25 percent of drug...
How you might find a part-time job after retirement
No matter how old you are, it’s easy to see the appeal of working part time. After retirement, part-time work can be rewarding financially, socially, physically and emotionally. Of course...
Beware of steep premium increases on long-term care policies
As you age, it’s critical to plan for long-term care services and supports, including home or nursing home care. Many people end up qualifying for Medicaid, which covers these services. Others...
More than any other generation, baby boomers aging alone and...
Whatever your age, having a buddy or buddies does wonders for your social, emotional and physical health. The older you are, the more important it can be to have buddies, though it is often harder to...