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Most adults with access to healthcare are familiar with the yearly physical: the annual appointment where your doctor reviews your medical and family history and performs physical exams — taking your measurements, checking your reflexes, collecting samples for testing — to assess your body’s health. However, when you enroll in…
Social Security and Medicare aren’t a package deal. You pick when to start Social Security — anywhere from 62 to 70. Medicare has its own timeline at age 65. Sign up for these programs at the wrong times, and you could face coverage gaps or higher premiums. Getting the timing…
As a Medicare beneficiary with a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan, you’ll soon receive a critical document in your mail: the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC). Sent by your Medicare Part D plan provider each September, this ANOC letter details specific changes to your prescription drug coverage and costs…
Though Medicare plans cover a range of hospital services and medical costs, the gaps in coverage leave you with a cost-sharing responsibility, which can be challenging for adults on a fixed income. Medigap — supplemental insurance plans that cover most of what Medicare doesn’t — is a great way to…
Ever notice how tomatoes taste a little sweeter and corn seems extra crisp at certain times of year? Those late-summer finds are a treat for the taste buds and often cost less than out-of-season produce. Research from the American Heart Association suggests that eating fruits and vegetables in season allows…
Your old insurance likely made preventive care simple — show up for your yearly physical, and the bill was covered. Now you’re staring at Medicare paperwork, wondering if those routine checkups are expensive. Medicare Supplement preventive care often isn’t what people expect. Most people assume Medigap plans cover everything Medicare…
Your bones support you every day. But as you age, they need some support, too. While many of us know calcium matters for bone health, your kitchen holds many more ingredients that can help keep your bones strong. Think of bone health like maintaining a house: the right materials make…
Over 50% of seniors rank vacation and travel as a top priority for disposable income. Seniors comprised close to 40% of last year’s travelers, proving that retirement is the perfect time to travel. The best part is that travel doesn’t have to cost the big bucks. Of course, you can…
Your golden years are the perfect time to reflect on memories while also seeking new experiences. When words fail, the best way to capture the feeling is with a photo, which is easier than ever these days, thanks to smartphones. As an older adult, you may have a richer, more…
Autoimmune conditions cause your immune system to fight the healthy cells within your body, which weakens your body’s ability to function. There are over 100 autoimmune conditions — including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, celiac, and others — and 34% of the population is affected by more than one. Traveling with autoimmune…
