Few of us think about preparing in advance for a hospital visit, for someone we love, let alone...
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Free local resources to help older adults
If you’re looking for free local resources to help older adults, your local Area Agency on Aging...
Older adults are far more likely to die from the flu
A new CDC study provides yet another reason for older adults to get the flu vaccine. Specifically...
Could you pay more in Medicare Advantage than traditional...
Many people with Medicare opt for a Medicare Advantage plan, a commercial insurance plan that...
Commercial health insurance fails to protect people from...
People not yet eligible for Medicare are generally expected to “pick the commercial health...
For-profit nursing homes more likely to deny residents hospice...
A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Directors Association finds that...
When you need care quickly, should you use a health clinic?
Sometimes you may need health care quickly. And, the question becomes where to go for that care. If...
Protect your eyesight: Free and low-cost vision care
Your ability to see well is precious. But, your vision is likely to deteriorate as you age. Some...
Free and low-cost ways to address hearing loss
While our hearing is likely to weaken with age, there are things we can do to address hearing...
How to get free or low-cost dental care
Because dental care can be so expensive and most insurance—including Medicare—does not cover...