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According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, approximately 6,000 living donations take place each year. Family members, friends, and even complete strangers offer to donate an organ or tissue to help save someone’s life. While organ donations are incredibly selfless, the procedures can be costly. If you…

A lot of attention is given to physical fitness and well-being, but mental health is just as important, especially as we get older. Seniors can be vulnerable to mental health issues due to risk factors such as social isolation, chronic illness, or injury. The stress of being on a fixed…

Laxatives can be effective in preventing or relieving constipation. Constipation can be caused by a number of factors, including poor diet, illness, and certain medications. There are several types of over-the-counter laxatives available on the market. Medicare prescription drug coverage does not usually cover over-the-counter medications, but may help pay…

Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy is used to help patients recover from a range of medical conditions. The treatments take place in a multi-person chamber or individual unit. During the treatment, air pressure is increased to three times higher than normal, allowing your lungs to gather more oxygen. Blood carries the…

When chronic kidney disease leads to kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease, treatment options will include dialysis or a kidney transplant. Many people who are diagnosed with ESRD have concerns about the potential cost of medications, procedures, and surgery they might need. Medicare can help cover the costs…

The comforts of home can mean different things to different people. It may include sleeping in your own bed, curling up in your favorite chair, or enjoying a view of your garden from the kitchen window. When you are recovering from an illness or injury, your own home may provide…

LASIK eye surgery can be an effective solution for people with certain vision problems. LASIK, or laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, can improve vision for some patients with nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. This outpatient laser surgery is usually performed by an ophthalmologist, an eye doctor who specializes in vision care, including…

If you are considered at high risk for certain cardiac events, you may be considering your options for preventive care. When your physician exhausts all other options for correcting a life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia, an implantable cardioverter defibrillator may be the right solution. An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a battery-powered…

Urinary incontinence can be an issue at any age, but seniors are sometimes more vulnerable to bladder control problems due to underlying medical conditions. While it can be an embarrassing and frustrating problem, you should discuss any changes in bladder control with your physician. There may be more serious health…