There are five types of Medicare coverage: Parts A (hospital coverage) and B (non-admitted emergency room visits, medical appointments, medical supplies, and tests), Part C (Medicare Advantage Plan), Part D (drug coverage), and Medicare Supplement Insurance often referred to as a Medigap coverage. The Social Security Administration provides parts A and B coverage. Insurance companies […]

Medicare open enrollment for 2025 is from October 15 to December 7. There are five types of Medicare plans, including Part A, B, C, D, and Supplemental. Now is the time to contact a Medicare specialist to learn more about any changes to your current plan and to look into alternatives for Part C (Medicare […]

The convenience of everything online, including online banking, is terrific. The problem is identity theft. In fact, data breaches and other financial scams expose millions to identity fraud. Accordingly, FTC received 5.7 million fraud and identity theft reports, of which 1.4 million were identity theft cases. Total losses are estimated to be $10.2 billion. The […]

Ninety percent of older adults want to remain in their homes as they age. Falls are prevalent among adults 65 and older and are the leading cause of injury and injury deaths to aging adults. Annually, people report thirty-six million falls, resulting in more than 32,000 deaths. Therefore, safety is always a concern, and making […]

Transportation can be a significant issue if one does not drive. Some have family or friends to take them to appointments or the store. Unfortunately, not everyone has this option. Plus, transportation may be complicated for anyone with a disability, especially finding transportation that is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant. Is there transportation available […]

Most adults 65 and older want to grow old in their homes. Modifications may need to be made at the house to accomplish this goal. When it comes to in-home care, most older adults receive services from unpaid family caregivers allowing them to age in place. This may not be an option for some families. […]