When we hear the phrase, “cognitive impairment,” our first reaction is often fear. “Uh-oh,” we may think – “when I forgot that appointment last week, or misplaced the car keys, was that the beginnings of cognitive impairment? Does that mean I’m losing it mentally?” When it comes to what doctors call mild cognitive impairment, or … Read more
For those on Medicare, the open enrollment window is beginning to close. As the clock ticks down the days until December 7th, millions will be making important decisions about which plan best suits their individual needs. It can be a daunting task, not because we all have too little information, but often because we have … Read more
A quick glance at articles about the emotional problems many seniors face as they age reveals two common threads: an increased likelihood of isolati0n, and the increased prevalence of substance abuse, especially alcohol. Now, researchers are exploring the link between the two. What if loneliness is a major root cause of the over-consumption of alcohol … Read more
Are you feeling old these days? Oh, sure, we all have days when we wake up with stiff muscles or when a little extra yard work aggravates that sore back. On those days we may “feel old” because, well, we’re not as limber as we used to be. But according to this article from NextAvenue, … Read more
Believe it or not, we’re approaching the mid-point for Medicare open enrollment this season – and we suspect you still have plenty of questions. As we’ve been saying for the past several weeks, this is a turbulent year for open enrollment. The Inflation Reduction Act and related changes sparked a cascade of adjustments in premiums … Read more
“There’s more to a happy retirement than money.” Does that sound familiar? It should: Rajiv Nagaich has been reminding people of that critical fact for much of his career. While financial planning is essential, a happy retirement has to include much more than money in the bank. This recent article from Kiplinger is just the … Read more
(Please note: This article was originally posted in early October 2024.) Medicare open enrollment began October 15th, and this year already promises to be a confusing one for Medicare Advantage policy holders. That’s the clear conclusion we took away from this recent Associated Press article on the topic, written by reporters Tom Murphy and Amanda … Read more
So, have you started shopping yet? We don’t mean holiday shopping – we mean open enrollment shopping. We’re a few weeks into Medicare open enrollment, so your window of opportunity to shop for the right health insurance and drug coverage for 2025 is already flying by. You have until December 7th to evaluate plans and … Read more
When we think of the phrase “cognitive decline,” the most common symptom that comes to mind is memory loss. In popular culture, the “senior moment” has become a cliché, with many older people wondering whether those episodes of minor forgetfulness are in fact the early warning signs of something more worrisome. (We wrote about the … Read more
Isolation is a condition that plagues many older Americans – as many as one-third, according to current research. Hundreds of articles have linked loneliness to a wide range of health concerns among U.S. seniors: for example, early in 2023 we wrote an article here on the Blog highlighting a Johns Hopkins study connecting isolation with … Read more
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