Your skin is the largest organ in your body. As you age, while you might not become thin-skinned, your skin will inevitably thin. How should you care for your agin skin this...
Diane Archer
2026: Important resources for older adults
Between health care and housing, older adults often struggle to make ends meet. While our government does not do enough to provide benefits for older adults, there are a wide range of free and...
Medicare home health care: Good in theory, less so in practice
Many people are not aware that Medicare covers home health care for people who are homebound and need skilled nursing services on an intermittent basis or skilled rehabilitation services. The benefit...
Rep. Greg Murphy: “Eliminate for-profit health insurance”
In an opinion piece for The Hill, Republican Congressman Greg Murphy, North Carolina, explains why he opposes for-profit health insurance. Make no mistake, Murphy is a capitalist. But, he...
Washington State launches long-term care program
Washington State has launched a long-term care option for its residents, reports Paula Span for the New York Times. It is the first state in the nation to do so. Other states are taking...
For your peace of mind and for the people you love, plan in...
No matter how old you are, planning for your future care needs is one important gift you can give yourself and your loved ones. Advance care planning helps ensure that your care wishes are honored if...
Need costly care in Medicare Advantage? Expect a denial
While every Medicare Advantage plan is different, the data on Medicare Advantage plan denials suggest that the odds are high of being denied costly care, particularly post-hospital care. The data...
Cancer is more common, but fewer people are dying of it
It seems that cancer is more common these days, and it is. About 12.5 percent more people are being diagnosed with cancer than 50 years ago. But, more than 25 percent fewer people are dying of...
The health benefits of a microwalk
If you’re like most people, you spend a lot of time during the day sitting. New research out of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health finds that “microwalking,” walking in short bursts...
Thousands of people lost their Medicare drug coverage after...
Thousands of people have lost their Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage for failing to pay their 2026 Wellcare premium. In 2025, their Wellcare drug plan had no premium, and they were unaware...