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How to Avoid Red Flags and Scams Online

Internet fraud is when scammers use the internet to steal personal information in order to carry out identity theft and cheat people of their money. These scams can take place through email, untrustworthy websites, fake auctions, and social networking websites, including dating sites and Facebook. Millions of people fall victim…

Educational Gift Ideas Your Grandchildren Will Love

With the holidays approaching, it may be time to start thinking about gifts for the family. Do you know what you’re going to give everyone? How about the grandkids? If you’re looking to shake things up this year, consider an educational gift! An educational gift can offer a lasting and…

5 Best Pill Reminder Apps

According to the National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE), seniors use more medicines—prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) and supplements—than any other age group in the U.S. Whether you take one pill or ten, it can be difficult to keep track of what time you took it and when it’s time to…

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What Is the SilverSneakers Program?

Are you looking for a senior fitness program? If you have a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan, your health insurance may include a free fitness membership for adults 65+ called SilverSneakers. A SilverSneakers membership includes access to roughly 14,000 recreation centers, churches, senior communities, and other neighborhood locations across the…

9 Great Ways for Seniors to Save Money

A simpler life with less things to buy means retirement can be cheaper for some folks than it was when they were working. However, with a surplus of time, a significant portion of retirees end up spending more than they used to on things like entertainment, travel, and leisure. A…

10 Advantages of Medicare Advantage Plans

As a Medicare beneficiary, you have options. You can choose to get your benefits through Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) or through a Medicare-approved private company that sells Medicare Advantage plans (Part C). Medicare Advantage plans must provide all of the same Part A and Part B services as…

Auto Mobility Aids for Assisting Senior Drivers

As you age, getting in and out of your car, putting on your seatbelt, and turning around to park, among other tasks may not be as easy as it used to be. When you’re struggling with limited mobility, health conditions, or physical changes from normal aging, car trips can be…

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Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse in Elderly

Prescription drug abuse and misuse among older adults can sometimes be difficult for families and doctors to identify. Signs of addiction may be overlooked as a normal part of aging or mistaken for symptoms of a medical or mental health disorder such as diabetes, dementia, or depression. Those with substance…

Compare Medicare Supplement Plans F and G

Are you weighing your Medicare options? Get help paying the costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover by purchasing a supplemental insurance plan, called Medicare Supplement or Medigap, through a private insurer. Medicare Supplement Plans F and G are two of the most popular plans out of the 10 standardized Medigap…