8 Parkinson's Warning Signs
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8 Parkinson's Warning Signs

Parkinson's disease symptoms include tremors and difficulty walking. Early indicators of the disease, which might arise a decade or more before actual symptoms, are commonly misdiagnosed.

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Have You Been Denied Medicare Advantage Care?
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Have You Been Denied Medicare Advantage Care?

The investigators urged Medicare officials to increase oversight of Advantage plans and provide customers with "clear, easily accessible information about serious violations."

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ALTERNATIVE TO ASSISTED LIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME
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ALTERNATIVE TO ASSISTED LIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME

A residential care home, often known as a board and care home or personal care home, is another option. Personal care is provided to seniors in a home-like setting.    

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A new Alzheimer's Drug Sheds New Light on the Outlook for Medicare Premiums Next Year
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A new Alzheimer's Drug Sheds New Light on the Outlook for Medicare Premiums Next Year

If Biogen's drug Aduhelm is effective in combating Alzheimer's, it could give hope to millions of older Americans suffering from the disease. However, the FDA approved the drug despite objections from its own scientific advisory panel, which voted nearly unanimously that clini...

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Care Kits Improve Telehealth for Medicare Patients
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Care Kits Improve Telehealth for Medicare Patients

According to a recent study, 57% of Americans with chronic conditions had delayed medical care and suffered a care gap due to COVID-19. In order to offer self-care or supplement health visits, Aetna and other companies supply kits with specially curated products. Sen...

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Social Isolation, Chronic Disease Management Focus for Senior Care Senior-focused organizations place social isolation and chronic disease management as top priorities for the remainder of the pandemic and beyond

Eighty-one percent of senior care providers say they are focusing on social isolation in their patient populations. This proportion jumps to 88 percent in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. Read more

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You're Fully Vaccinated...Now What?

Everyone deserves some normalcy after a challenging 2020. But we do want you to protect yourself and those around you who are still waiting for their chance to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Chair Exercise for Seniors

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Tips for Seniors Ahead of Medicare Open Enrollment
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Tips for Seniors Ahead of Medicare Open Enrollment

Review your Annual Notice of Change Your current Medicare health care provider must send you an annual notice of change by September 30. This notice outlines any changes in coverage, costs or service areas that ...

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How to Find Online Care from Home
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How to Find Online Care from Home

Whether or not you’ve gotten used to to connecting with family, friends and colleagues over Zoom and FaceTime—virtual life is becoming a new reality for all of us.   Chair Exercise for Seniors

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COVID-19: What Older Adults Need to Know
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COVID-19: What Older Adults Need to Know

Jay Butler, Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases at CDC, describes preventative measures to help protect older adults from COVID-19. Get Ready for COVID-19 Now Have supplies on hand Contact your healthcare provider to ask about obtaining...

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