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Memory Exercises for Seniors That Work

How can we improve our memory? Most experts believe memory exercises for seniors should typically involve real-world activities, but there are also some clinically proven brain training programs shown to effectively improve brain function and memory. It’s believed that the key to a sharper mind primarily boils down to four things: keeping…

5 Surprising Things Good for Heart Health

Plenty of fruits, vegetables, and fish are all you need to fight heart disease, right? Well, not quite. These are certainly some of the best choices you can make when following a heart-healthy diet. However, there are several surprising foods and drinks not typically thought of as “healthy” that studies…

The Benefits of Laughter Exercises for Seniors

You may have used one of these expressions at some point in your life; “you’re killing me,” “I just about died laughing,” or joke after joke “had me in stitches.” Perhaps a loving family member attempted to “tickle you to death” during your younger years. Whether it was a medium…

Can You Laminate Your Medicare Card?

Can You Laminate Your Medicare Card?

One of the most common questions we receive is, “Can you laminate your Medicare card?” It’s a great question because many people think of their card the same way as they think of their Social Security card – and just like certain things require a Social Security card, you’ll need…

How to Know If You Have Pneumonia or Bronchitis

Pneumonia and bronchitis are both respiratory conditions that can affect your breathing, cause a painful cough, and be accompanied by cold or flu-like symptoms. What is the difference between pneumonia and bronchitis? One big difference is where it develops in your body. Pneumonia develops in your lungs, while bronchitis develops…

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Does Medicare Pay for Prescription Drugs?

When becoming eligible for Medicare, many Medicare beneficiaries make the mistake of thinking they automatically get prescription drug coverage. This is not the case. Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) does not cover prescription drugs. If you want prescription drug coverage, you must join a plan run by an insurance company…

How to Prevent Shrinking With Age

Do you shrink with age? Research shows we do. Unless you have a bone disease, shrinking in height is considered a normal part of aging. People typically start to shrink after the age of 40 and lose about half an inch each decade. After the age of 80, it’s possible…

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What’s the Difference?

Medicare and Medicaid are both taxpayer funded social government programs established in 1965 that help people pay for healthcare. Despite sounding similar, they are very different programs. Follow along to understand how Medicare and Medicaid work so you can better understand the differences between them. What is the difference between…

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What Does ‘Medically Necessary’ Mean?

If you are a Medicare beneficiary, you may have come across the term, “medically necessary” to refer to services covered by Medicare. But what does it mean? According to HealthCare.gov, medically necessary services are defined as “health care services or supplies that are needed to diagnose or treat an illness, injury, condition,…