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Prescription drugs cost a lot of money for seniors.  People over the age of 65, on average, take 14–18 prescription medications per year. Unfortunately, the cost of prescription drugs has steadily risen over the years, putting significant financial strain on seniors....

The window for making changes opened on January 1 and closes on March 31. You can change your Advantage Plan or cancel it entirely. In any case, you should be aware of some limitations that come with the move. Medicare beneficiaries ma...

There's no doubt that many medications, such as those used to lower blood pressure or cholesterol, have saved lives and kept people healthier for longer. But is it possible to have too much of a good thing?

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

Seniors — and their financial and insurance advisors — are searching for innovative ways to use existing assets to help pay for their costs of living in retirement, including their health care cost, in this down economy. The absence of solutions often means that these costs...

Enrolling in Medicare? Don't Make This Giant Mistake It pays to enroll in Medicare on time if you're no longer covered by a group health plan through a job (either yours or your spouse's), because paying for private insurance out of pocket could be astronomical.

 Medicare Advantage Plans Boost Healthy Perks “These benefits are focused on keeping people well and can save the beneficiary and the plan a lot of money in the long run,”   Exercise for Seniors DVD

New Medicare cards have been sent but that isn't stopping scammers who want ID information and credit card information during open enrollment season.   Stronger Seniors Chair Exercise DVD

Most people become eligible for Medicare during the months around their 65th birthday. If you don't sign up for Medicare during this initial enrollment period, you could be charged a late enrollment penalty for as long as you have Medicare.    Important News f...

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