QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING MEDICARE

Whether you are already part of the nearly 60 million enrollees of the program, or are looking to join its ranks soon, we are here to help you answer the most commonly asked question – how to choose the right Medicare plan for you. Before you apply for Medicare, it is...

7 THINGS NEW ENROLLEES SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MEDICARE

To help bring clarity, we have compiled a “New to Medicare” checklist to help you out with all the basic Medicare information that you’ll need. Before 1965, Americans over the age of 65 had difficulty gaining access to private health insurance coverage....

IMPACT OF STRESS ON SENIORS’ HEALTH

Stress is a significant contributor to declining health and wellbeing; it has even been identified as a primary cause of cardiovascular diseases, mental health disorders and the weakening of the immune system. Stress is a significant contributor to declining health...

AGING, DEMENTIA, AND ALZHEIMER’S – MEDICARE AND MEDIGAP ASSISTANCE

This article explores the scope of Medicare coverage for dementia patients. Since dementia is progressive in its different forms, it can develop over a number of years and is classified into multiple stages. Why is dementia a rising concern? Dementia is recognized as...

MEDICARE TAKES UP ARMS AGAINST MEMORY LOSS

The difficult truth about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is that currently there is no full-fledged cure available. However, with early detection and appropriate treatment, its symptoms can be managed and even slowed down. Cognitive diseases such as...