Medicare Advantage versus Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans: Understanding the Differences
Both Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement Insurance plans are designed to help protect you from the potentially unlimited out-of-pocket costs that Original Medicare could pass onto enrollees, though they do this in different ways. Which plan is the better option for you depends on several factors…
Health Concerns of LGBTQ older adults
As LGBTQ identified people we have lots to celebrate as our population has made tremendous gains in recognition and rights in the recent past. Still LGBTQ identified older adults have special concerns that may not impact other aging individuals. Facing these issues head on is…
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With COVID-19 still ongoing, virtual meetings are becoming more standard for almost everything. But what about healthcare? Going into a health provider’s office is still one of the main ways people can be exposed to COVID-19, so finding other ways to receive treatment can greatly…
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Showing Your Support at an Event This November
Lung Cancer Awareness Month is a great time to support the fight against the deadliest cancer worldwide. There are a variety of events this November to support lung cancer organizations that help fund treatment, support recovering survivors and family members as well asthe doctors and…
Breast Cancer Awareness: Can Men Get Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer awareness month tends to focus on women since most patients are women, but many people don’t know men can also get the disease. This is because all humans are born with breast tissue and the small amount men retain throughout life makes it…
Blood Cancer Awareness Month: How to Donate to Make a Difference
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a great time to consider how you can make a difference for people struggling to stay healthy with these difficult conditions. Organizations like the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society are doing a series of blood drives for patients, as well…
World Lung Cancer Day: How Early Screening Can Save Lives
World Lung Cancer Day helps to raise awareness of lung cancer, one of the deadliest forms of cancer in the United States and globally, where it accounts for nearly 1 out of 5 cancer deaths. This year, the new screening recommendations from the American Lung…
World Hepatitis Day: Keeping Your Liver Healthy and Safe
World Hepatitis Day is a time to be informed about the potential risks and treatments for various types of hepatitis to keep your liver safe. Hepatitis refers to the harmful inflammation of the liver due to infection, and it can have several different viral causes….
Skin Cancer: Staying Safe for UV Damage Awareness Month
July is UV Damage Awareness Month, and while celebrating outdoors this summer, it’s especially important to protect yourself from skin cancer from overexposure to the sun. Most people know the importance of sunscreen, staying inside during peak hours, and wearing hats and clothing to protect…
10 Ways to Safeguard the Home For Healthy Aging In Place
Familiar surroundings are often the key to an older adult’s sense of well-being. Household hazards, however, can pose serious safety problems that can cause injury and even threaten independence. Falls and other accidents around the home are the leading cause of hospitalization and emergency room…
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