Patients in a nursing home or rehabilitation facility are often limited in their mobility as well as in their contact with the outside world, which can often cause feelings of isolation or depression. Spending long days watching … [Read more...]
Ask the Expert: Conflicting Information About Medicare and the ACA
Q. A few days ago, in an article by Oscar Garcia of the Social Security Administration, I read that "People who have Medicare coverage are not affected by the Affordable Care Act." In my own personal experience, I don't think he … [Read more...]
Tips for Less Stress During Mental Wellness Month
Mental and emotional well-being is essential to overall health. Positive mental health enables people to cope with the stresses of life, to live life to the fullest with a positive attitude, and to feel active and connected. This … [Read more...]
Unusual Alternatives for Disposing of Your Body After Death
When most people think of what happens to their bodily remains after death, a traditional funeral and casket burial are what typically come to mind, with cremation being an increasingly preferred alternative to traditional burial … [Read more...]
Good Dental Hygiene Can Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
When you go to the dentist, does the hygienist tell you to floss more often? Now there is more reason to listen, as a recent British study suggests that the bacteria from gum disease contributes to Alzheimer’s disease. The study, … [Read more...]
Ask the Expert: Medicare’s 100-Day Rule vs. Long-Term Care
Q. My 71-year old father, Joe, had a stroke and was hospitalized for a week and a half. When he was discharged, he was moved to a rehabilitation facility for therapy, and Medicare has been paying for his therapy there for 2 weeks. … [Read more...]
The Social Security Spousal Benefit
Many near-retirement couples are unaware of a special Social Security spousal benefit, which can be especially helpful when one spouse retires and the other continues working. How does it work? As an example, Dolores retired at … [Read more...]
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