Seniors' Health/Medicare (general)

Nov 5, 2009

How to Protect Valuables in a Nursing Home

By: Katrena Wells

Learn how to avoid being the victim of theft in a nursing home and what to do if items are stolen. more...

Nov 5, 2009

Winter Traveling Tips for Seniors

By: Wendy J Meyeroff

Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's are busy times for traveling. Seniors should consider some extra precautions to take to ensure their trips stay safe and healthy. more...

Nov 4, 2009

Time to Fight Flu

By: Wendy J Meyeroff

How is the flu different from a cold? What are other mistakes older adults and their doctors make? Find out and minimize flu risk this season. more...

Nov 4, 2009

Pros and Cons of Tamiflu – Medicine for Flu

By: Katrena Wells

Learn about Tamiflu, a popular antiviral medication used to prevent and treat seasonal influenza and H1N1 (swine) flu. more...

Nov 3, 2009

Humana Medicare Insurance Plans

By: David Harris-Gershon

Humana, one of the largest Medicare supplemental health insurance providers, offers a wide range of Medicare Advantage Plans, Medigap policies, and Medicare Part D plans. more...

Nov 3, 2009

Think Pneumonia, Not Just Flu

By: Wendy J Meyeroff

Each year the media goes crazy warning about the dangers of flu. What few reports note is the risks of pneumonia during the season, especially for seniors. more...

Nov 3, 2009

Medicare Advantage Health Insurance Plans

By: David Harris-Gershon

Medicare Advantage health insurance plans, while administered by private insurance companies, are within Medicare insurance and offer a full range of benefits. more...

Nov 3, 2009

Arthritis and Total Knee Arthroplasty

By: Prakash T

Arthritis is a disease of joint disorder, which troubles nearly 350 million people worldwide. Total knee arthroplasty is the most recommended treatment for arthritis. more...

Nov 3, 2009

Medicare Part D and Prescription Drug Coverage

By: David Harris-Gershon

Medicare Part D, which adds prescription drug coverage to Original Medicare (Parts A and B), is one of several Medicare insurance options for seniors 65 and older. more...

Nov 2, 2009

Guide Dogs and Service Dogs Help Disabled Vets

By: Katrena Wells

Disabled U.S. veterans may suffer from a range of chronic conditions. America's Vet Dogs and Patriot Paws provide trained dogs to help them achieve more independence. more...

Oct 26, 2009

Choosing the Best Hearing Aid

By: Jeanne Grunert

Choosing the best hearing aid is like choosing any product - it's a matter of weighing the pros and cons of the many hearing aids on the market. more...

Oct 23, 2009

Tips for Senior Caring for Person With Swine Flu

By: Katrena Wells

Many seniors are asked to care for people who have H1N1 flu. Learn how to recognize symptoms requiring medical care, tips for treating symptoms, and preventive measures. more...

Oct 23, 2009

The Alkaline Diet Prevents Diverticulitis

By: Susan Etchey

The abdominal pain of diverticulitis can make a grown man cry. To prevent or slow the progression of diverticulosis, medical experts advise an alkalyzing high fiber diet. more...

Oct 21, 2009

Elderly Brains Benefit from Internet Lessons

By: Sue Cartledge

Teaching elderly people how to do Internet searches stimulates their cognitive functions, resulting in better memory and decision-making abilities. more...

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