Dozens of articles appear each week about the challenges of being a caregiver. We’ve shared many of these here on the Blog. But occasionally we encounter an article like this one from NextAvenue that tells a familiar story from a slightly different perspective. Articles like these help us understand the pressures of caregiving with greater … Read more
A so-called “longevity diet” means just what it says. By switching to a longevity diet – one designed to help your body shed pounds, avoid inflammation, and gain energy and strength – you can add years to your life, and – as the old saying goes – life to your years. So, if that’s true, … Read more
During open enrollment, millions of Medicare beneficiaries are in the process of deciding whether to choose a Medicare Advantage plan or stick with traditional Medicare, augmented by a supplemental policy called a Medigap plan. Those Medicare Advantage plans are often slickly packaged and heavily advertised, to good effect: data seems to indicate that about half … Read more
On December 7th, open enrollment ends for 2025. That’s good news and bad news. The good news is that you still have time (but not much) t0 select the Medicare plan that’s best for you in 2025. The bad news: you’re still vulnerable to a host of fraudsters out there who use Medicare’s annual open … Read more
During these final weeks of Medicare open enrollment, which ends December 7th, you might be facing a bit of a conundrum if you’re planning to move in 2025. How would a relocation to a completely different city or state affect the coverage you select, and should that factor into the choice you make? While there’s … Read more
“Til death do us part” – it’s the phrase that perhaps best captures the traditional view of marriage. Yet today, many of those traditions are going by the wayside, even among older Americans who have often been the most conservative cohort in U.S. society. One vivid example is the number of unmarried seniors, many of … Read more
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
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