Seniors News

Medicare rules for coverage of home health care services are complicated and often misunderstood. Recent changes to Medicare criteria for coverage of rehabilitation therapy and skilled nursing care have expanded the availability of home health services.   Stro...

Experts have a message for anyone thinking about relying on basic Medicare with no extra coverage: Don’t do it.   Health Insurance for Seniors

Some Medicare Supplement premiums are going up about 15 percent (check your insurer) beginning Sept. 1.     Exercise for Seniors

A new study reveals high use of Read more

Eating well is important at any age-  adequate nutrition is necessary for health, quality of life and vitality. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, many seniors are not eating as well as they should, which can lead to poor nutrition or malnutrition, easily being ...

Basically, it's a stronger flu shot.  Four times stronger to be precise. This flu vaccine could significantly reduce the risk of hospitalization among especially vulnerable seniors, a large, random clinical trial has found. Vaccines typically don...

If you are, well, congratulations.  If you are planning on signing up for Medicare, here are the 'basic' basics to know before enrollment begins October 15th.   Read more

FYI...This is NOT medical advice. Talk to your health care provider. In 2013, pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts estimated that the United States wasted $418 bi...

Here are ways to put your priorities at the top of your doctor's agenda.. How do you make sure that your preferences and priorities get on the agenda with your health care providers? And how do you mak...