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Mar 22, 2024

What Does Original Medicare Cover?

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Mar 21, 2024

6 Benefits That Could Help Older Adults Pay For Food

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Mar 21, 2024

Benefits Programs That Can Help Older Adults Reduce Monthly Expenses

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Learn some of the myths surrounding SNAP for non-citizens and whether you or someone you know may be eligible for vital food assistance.

Mar 21, 2024

Can I Get Food Stamps? A Non-Citizen’s Guide to SNAP Benefits

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If you’re an older adult that's hungry, the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) can help—whether you receive SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) or not.

Mar 21, 2024

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP): A Guide for Older Adults

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Mar 19, 2024

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Understanding Social Security Spousal and Survivor Benefits

Mar 19, 2024

Social Security Spousal and Survivor Benefits

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Mar 18, 2024

The Truth About Hydration: 7 Myths and Facts

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Mar 18, 2024

How to Stay Hydrated for Better Health

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Intergenerational programs can help ease loneliness for older adults

Mar 15, 2024

How Intergenerational Connections Can Ease Loneliness in Older Adults

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Mar 13, 2024

Get the Facts on Osteoporosis, Falls, and Broken Bones

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Mar 11, 2024

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Mar 8, 2024

How Vocational Rehabilitation Can Translate Vision Loss into Career Success

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As you work to integrate evidence-based programs and other services with the health care sector, learn about types of payment and service delivery models available and which ones are operating in your state.

Mar 8, 2024

What Are Pensions? Types, Payouts, Spousal Benefits

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Mar 8, 2024

What are the Differences Between 401(k) and 403(b) Plans?

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Social Security benefits can start as early as age 62 or as late as age 70, receiving full retirement benefits depends on the year of birth.

Mar 8, 2024

When to Take Social Security Benefits

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Mar 6, 2024

Preventing Malnutrition After a Hospital Stay: 6 Questions to Ask Your Doctor

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Medicare nursing home coverage is strictly limited. Learn how long Medicare will pay for nursing home care and other ways to manage the expense.

Mar 5, 2024

Does Medicare Cover Nursing Homes? What Older Adults and Caregivers Should Know

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For qualifying beneficiaries, Medicaid typically pays 100% of nursing home costs. Learn more about Medicaid nursing home coverage and how it works.

Mar 5, 2024

Does Medicaid Pay for Nursing Homes? A Comprehensive Guide

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Non-medical supplemental benefits are something to think about when choosing a Medicare Advantage plan. Learn about some of the latest extra coverages available.

Mar 5, 2024

The New, Non-Medical Benefits of Medicare Advantage Plans in 2024

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Mar 5, 2024

Why A Colorectal Cancer Screening Can Save Your Life

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Mar 5, 2024

What Is Original Medicare (Parts A and B)?

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Mar 4, 2024

Malnutrition May Be Hiding in Plain Sight

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As the U.S. enters the fourth year of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a safe and effective COVID booster shot and other tools to help older adults stay healthy.

Feb 29, 2024

COVID-19 Has Not Gone Away: Here’s How Older Adults Can Stay Safe

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The coronavirus is here to stay, public health experts say, but vaccines, medications, and taking protective measures can help older adults safeguard their health.

Feb 29, 2024

COVID Boosters, Variants, and Treatments: What You Need to Know and Do Now

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Vaccines offer strong protection, and a second COVID-19 booster is now recommended for everyone older than 50 and those with compromised immune systems.

Feb 29, 2024

COVID-19 Shots: What Older Adults Need to Know

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Feb 29, 2024

COVID Vaccines: What Older Adults Need to Know

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Can I apply for SSI online? What documents will I need for my SSI application? Learn how to get ready to apply for SSI.

Feb 28, 2024

How Do I Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

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Are you eligible to receive a monthly SSI benefit payment? If your income is extremely limited, you just may be. Learn about the criteria you must meet to qualify.

Feb 28, 2024

Who Is Eligible for Supplemental Security Income?

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The new USDA Foods Information Sheet is seen at Focus: HOPE, a local agency located in Detroit, Michigan that operates the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) in a client choice model so that participants can select the foods they want in each food category.

Feb 28, 2024

Excess Weight, Food Security, and Mental Health: Is There A Connection?

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Healthy eating habits for older adults include eating more whole foods, getting enough protein, and limiting sodium. SNAP can make it more affordable to stick to healthy eating guidelines.

Feb 28, 2024

6 Healthy Eating Habits for Older Adults

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Feb 28, 2024

Healthy Weight Starts with Good Nutrition

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Feb 28, 2024

Achieving a Healthy Weight: Your Options After 60

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Regardless of the type of Medicare coverage, everyone is entitled to certain rights and has certain responsibilities. Learn more.

Feb 28, 2024

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Feb 27, 2024

What Is Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment Protection?

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Feb 27, 2024

Medicare Should Cover Vision Services and Assistive Devices

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Feb 27, 2024

How to Care for Obesity: 5 Actions for Older Adults

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Feb 27, 2024

How Do Weight Bias and Stigma Affect Patients With Obesity?

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Feb 27, 2024

Obesity Treatment and Medicare: A Guide to Understanding Coverage

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Feb 27, 2024

How Excess Weight Impacts Our Mental and Emotional Health

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If you're taking any of these five categories of prescription or over-the-counter medications, be sure to talk to your doctor or pharmacist about what to look out for.

Feb 23, 2024

Updated Guidelines on Medications That Could Harm Older Adults

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Feb 22, 2024

Get the Facts on Economic Security for Seniors

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What is IRMAA and Am I Eligible for an Adjustment?

Feb 21, 2024

How to Request an Adjustment to Your IRMAA Medicare Premium

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Neglecting to enroll in Medicare Part A and B on time may result in late penalties. Here's what to know.

Feb 21, 2024

Why Some People End Up with Medicare Part B Penalties

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Medically needy programs give high-risk older adults a path to Medicaid-covered long-term care they were denied due to their excess income.

Feb 20, 2024

Why Is Medically Needy Medicaid Good for Long-Term Care?

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How AI and New Technology Could Support Healthy Aging

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When you earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid, a Medicaid spend down of your extra income on medical care can help you become eligible.

Feb 20, 2024

What Is Medicaid Spend Down?

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Do you want to stay nutritionally strong as you age? Learn to recognize what keeps you from eating well and how benefits like SNAP can change that.

Feb 15, 2024

5 Things That May Be Sabotaging Your Appetite and What You Can Do About It

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Feb 15, 2024

Why It's Important to Eat Healthy When You Have Diabetes

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Feb 15, 2024

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Feb 15, 2024

5 Healthy Aging Tips Every Woman Should Know

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Feb 15, 2024

Nutritious Food: An Ultimate Necessity as We Get Older

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Changing what’s in your glass can make a difference to your health. Try these drinks to lower your blood pressure today.

Feb 14, 2024

What to Drink When You Have High Blood Pressure

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Eating disorders anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder can occur at any age, and treatment should involve many trained professionals

Feb 14, 2024

Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate on the Basis of Age or Gender

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Learn how following a 7- or 5-day healthy meal plan can free up time for leisure activities and stretch your food budget and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Feb 14, 2024

5 Tips for Seniors Creating Healthy Meal Plans

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These three tips can help you eat well for your body and the planet: be flexible, buy local, and reduce food waste.

Feb 13, 2024

3 Tips to Eat Well for Your Body and the Planet

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Federal and state cash payments are helping older adults make ends meet. Find out how much Supplemental Security Income (SSI) pays and what to do if you think you’re eligible.

Feb 13, 2024

How Much Does Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Pay?

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Want to know more about Supplemental Security Income? Learn how the SSI program provides financial support to older adults with limited income and see if you qualify.

Feb 13, 2024

What Is Supplemental Security Income?

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A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products can help you get your blood pressure under control.

Feb 13, 2024

10 Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

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Feb 13, 2024

10 Ways Malnutrition Can Impact Your Health—and 6 Steps to Prevent It

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Consuming alcohol as we age is common, but may come with new risks.

Feb 13, 2024

Drinking and Healthy Aging: Know Your Limits

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Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs) help Medicare-eligible, low-income older adults and younger adults with disabilities find and enroll in all the benefits programs for which they qualify.

Feb 12, 2024

How Do Benefits Enrollment Centers Help Older Adults?

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Feb 12, 2024

Supporting Black Futures During Black History Month by Ending Diabetes Disparities

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Feb 9, 2024

Eating Well After 50: 5 Ways to Make Healthy Food Choices

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The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program helps older adults obtain fresh food from local farms, roadside stands, and CSAs at no cost.

Feb 7, 2024

The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program: Key Facts for Older Adults

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Feb 6, 2024

Prevention: How Older Adults Can Reduce Their Risk of Cancer

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Routine cancer screenings as you age can help detect cancer earlier, when treatment is more likely to be successful.

Feb 6, 2024

The Importance of Getting Screened for Cancer as You Age

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The FDA fully approved Leqembi® for early-stage Alzheimer’s treatment and Medicare Part B covers it. Here’s what to know about access, cost, and more.

Feb 5, 2024

Alzheimer's Medication Leqembi is Covered by Medicare—But Access and Effectiveness Questions Remain

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Orientation and Mobility training is a type of vision rehabilitation that can help improve quality of life and increase independence. Here's what to know.

Jan 31, 2024

How Orientation and Mobility Training Can Improve Quality of Life For People Living With Vision Loss

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Plant-based foods that are high in protein make a great heart-healthy substitute for meat in many recipes. Here are five of our favorites to try.

Jan 30, 2024

Cooking With Plant-Based Protein: 5 Tasty Options to Try

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Jan 30, 2024

Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors

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Jan 30, 2024

Make Food Safety a Priority

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Jan 30, 2024

6 Ways to Eat Well as You Get Older

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Each state can create its own LIHEAP income guidelines, but they must fall within certain limits set by the government. Learn more.

Jan 29, 2024

What Are the Income Qualifications for LIHEAP?

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The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) offers financial assistance to help you stay comfortably warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Jan 29, 2024

What Is the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program?

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Jan 27, 2024

What Is Shingles? And How Long Can It Last?

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A senior woman of what looks to be native descent is looking at a qualified health plan with her partner who is a man. What is a QHP? Find out how these plans may help you get the coverage you need before you become Medicare-eligible.

Jan 27, 2024

What Is a Qualified Health Plan (QHP)?

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Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) are opportunities to make changes to your Medicare coverage outside the normal enrollment windows. Learn what they are and how to qualify.

Jan 26, 2024

Understanding the Medicare Enrollment Periods: A Guide for Professionals

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Age and disability status can limit employment and lead to income-related hardships, yet many veterans aren’t aware they qualify for food stamps.

Jan 25, 2024

SNAP Assistance: Are Veterans Entitled to Benefits?

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An empty grocery cart is in the middle of an aisle waiting to be filled. Use SNAP to reduce your net income through qualified deductions.

Jan 25, 2024

Eating Better on a Fixed Income: What You Can Buy for $23 in SNAP Benefits

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You can use your SNAP benefits to start a small garden

Jan 25, 2024

What Can You Buy With SNAP?

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An elderly caucasian woman is sitting in a motorized wheelchair picking out produce at the grocery store. If you're wondering if you qualify for SNAP while on disability, the answer is yes. It’s possible to qualify for and receive SNAP benefits while you also collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.

Jan 25, 2024

Can I Get SNAP if I’m on Disability?

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Dementia affects your memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimer’s is the most common type, but there are others that affect the brain in different ways.

Jan 24, 2024

What Is Dementia? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food benefits to people who have been financially impacted by a disaster. Learn how it works and find out if you qualify.

Jan 24, 2024

What Is the SNAP Emergency Application?

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Jan 24, 2024

Where to Get Food Help Now: A Guide for Older Adults

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Memory loss that makes it hard to function day-to-day is one of the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Early diagnosis can lead to treatments that manage your symptoms.

Jan 23, 2024

What Is Alzheimer's? How Is It Treated?

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For the first time, older adults without kids at home who work could get money from the federal government to boost their income through the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Jan 23, 2024

Who Qualifies for the Earned Income Tax Credit?

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The Otago Exercise Program is effective at helping older adults build strength and sharpen balance skills, lowering their risk of falling.

Jan 19, 2024

The Otago Exercise Program: An Effective Way to Prevent Falls

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If you have Medicare Part B, you are eligible for a cognitive screening with your physician during your Annual Wellness Visit.

Jan 19, 2024

Ask for a Cognitive Evaluation During Your Next Annual Wellness Visit

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The Medicare Savings Programs and the Medicare Shared Savings Program have similar names, but they're different. Learn how these programs work.

Jan 18, 2024

What’s the Difference Between the Medicare Savings Programs and the Medicare Shared Savings Program?

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Make sure you read your Medicare notices. They include important information, such as why your care was denied and how you can appeal.

Jan 18, 2024

How to Start the Medicare Appeals Process

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A personal loan is a borrowing tool that can help older adults fund large expenses and manage debt. Learn how to decide if this loan option is right for you.

Jan 17, 2024

What Is a Personal Loan and How Does It Work?

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Cervical cancer is highly preventable with regular screening. Find out more about cervical cancer symptoms, risk factors, and screening guidelines.

Jan 17, 2024

Cervical Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Screening Recommendations

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Will LINET pay for my medications? How do I use LINET at the pharmacy? Where do I submit drug claim forms? Find answers in this straightforward guide.

Jan 16, 2024

Navigating LINET: Everything You Need to Know About Using Your Benefits

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No prescription drug coverage? The Limited Income NET Program offers short-term cost relief for Medicare enrollees who qualify for Extra Help.

Jan 16, 2024

What Is the Limited Income NET Program (LINET)?

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Loss of interest in sex is not an inevitable part of aging. Learn about effective treatments and interventions that can help restore your sexual vitality.

Jan 16, 2024

Why Do Older Adults Lose Their Libido?

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If trips to the grocery store are a challenge, many retailers and stores allow you to use your SNAP EBT card for grocery delivery and pickup. Find out which ones.

Jan 16, 2024

What Stores Accept EBT for Online Grocery Delivery and Pickup?

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A senior woman is talking to her daughter and granddaughter at the island in her kitchen, smiling. More than 25% of SNAP-eligible households include adults over 60. Income guidelines change each year—we’ll help you see if you qualify for this helpful benefit.

Jan 16, 2024

What Is the Income Limit for SNAP?

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Jan 16, 2024

10 Reasons Why Hydration is Important

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Jan 16, 2024

5 Tips to Avoid COVID Vaccine Scams

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This list of resources can help you find financial, housing, and mental health help following a disaster.

Jan 16, 2024

Finding Post-Disaster Resources for Older Adults

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Lecanemab, a new drug for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, could potentially slow the progression of dementia. Learn more about this anti-amyloid treatment.

Jan 12, 2024

Leqembi and Alzheimer's Disease: Benefits, Side Effects, and What It Costs

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Jan 12, 2024

Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm Narrowly Covered by Medicare

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Jan 12, 2024

Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer's: Early Detection Matters

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Seventy-nine-year-old Mary thought she knew the main cause of osteoporosis. But a bone density scan revealed that calcium only goes so far. So she changed her approach.

Jan 10, 2024

How 79-Year-Old Mary Turned Her Osteoporosis Diagnosis Into a Falls-Prevention Strategy

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Men typically don’t get osteoporosis. Thankfully, 73-year-old Ed’s doctor suspected otherwise—and a DXA scan proved it. Learn how a bone density scan can help older adults.

Jan 10, 2024

DXA Bone Density Screening for Osteoporosis: Ed Doyle’s Story

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From an osteoporosis diagnosis to better bone health. Lolly learned the hard way that osteoporosis can affect young women, too. Let her story inspire you to invest in better bone health starting now.

Jan 10, 2024

Lolly Bates: A Personal Journey Through Osteoporosis

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Bone loss is a normal part of aging—but you can take action to protect your bone health. Learn about bone density and why it matters for older adults.

Jan 10, 2024

What Is Bone Density? A Practical Guide for Older Adults

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An up close shot of a Black senior woman, looking proud and determined to prevent osteoporosis. While Black women have a lower prevalence of osteoporosis overall, they experience worse outcomes after fractures caused by osteoporosis.

Jan 10, 2024

Osteoporosis: The Risk Factors for Black Women

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A home equity line of credit (HELOC) can be a valuable source of potential income for seniors. Learn how it works—as well as the pros and cons.

Jan 9, 2024

What Is a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)? A Guide for Older Adults

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What is a Tdap vaccination? When should older adults get one? Learn what you can do to stay safe from tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough.

Jan 9, 2024

Tdap Vaccine: What Older Adults Need to Know

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If you’re in severe emotional distress, one of the first things you should do is tell someone else about it. You can also dial or text 988 from your phone to speak with a counselor who is specially trained in suicide prevention.

Jan 9, 2024

There's Always Someone to Turn to: How the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Can Help

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A Caucasian senior man is sitting in the dark with his head bent over on his cane, seemingly depressed.

Jan 9, 2024

Suicide and Older Adults: What You Should Know

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A Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (or POLST) is a type of advanced directive. Its purpose is to give people with limited life expectancy control over their emergency medical care.

Jan 8, 2024

Advance Care Planning and POLSTs: A Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers

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Congress eliminated cost-sharing for all vaccines covered under Medicare Part D, meaning Medicare now covers the entire cost of the shingles vaccine and others recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Jan 5, 2024

Are All Vaccines Fully Covered by Medicare and Medicaid?

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Jan 5, 2024

Is There a Free Shingles Vaccine for Older Adults? Here’s What You Should Know

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Jan 5, 2024

Does Medicare Cover the Pneumonia Vaccine?

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Disaster survivors need quick and helpful assistance, including information, services, support and quick access to programs to provide relief. These programs and agencies can help.

Jan 5, 2024

Disaster Assistance: 6 Helpful Programs for Older Adults

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Medicare Part B has special rules for covering durable medical equipment (DME) when prescribed by a doctor. Here's what to know.

Jan 3, 2024

Medicare Hospital Transition and Discharge Planning: What Older Adults Need to Know

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If your Medicare Part D plan denies coverage of a medication you need, you have the right to appeal the decision. Here are the steps you should take.

Jan 2, 2024

Appealing a Part D Drug Coverage Denial

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Can Medicaid help cover the costs of assisted living? Learn about Medicaid waiver programs and how they can make long-term care more affordable.

Jan 2, 2024

Does Medicaid Pay for Independent Living?

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Jan 2, 2024

Medicare Enrollment Periods: A Guide for Older Adults

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Jan 2, 2024

SSDI and Medicare: 5 Things You Need to Know

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General Assistance (GA) programs provide a safety net for those with limited means who do not qualify for other types of cash aid. Learn how they work and who is eligible.

Dec 19, 2023

What Is General Assistance and Who Qualifies for It?

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Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) are opportunities to make changes to your Medicare coverage outside the normal enrollment windows. Learn what they are and how to qualify.

Dec 19, 2023

What Are the Medicare Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs)?

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Loneliness can cause depression and other mental health declines. Use these 4 tips for staying connected with loved ones during this holiday season.

Dec 19, 2023

Your Mental Health This Holiday and Beyond: 4 Steps to Combat Loneliness in Seniors

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Dec 19, 2023

When Is the Medicare General Enrollment Period?

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Dec 18, 2023

What Is Medicare Advantage?

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Medigap is supplemental insurance purchased from private insurance companies to help cover the “gaps” in Medicare coverage.

Dec 18, 2023

How Medigap Works: A Guide for Older Adults

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Timing is critically important when it comes to enrolling in Medicare. Here's what you need to know.

Dec 13, 2023

When Is the Best Time to Enroll in Medicare?

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Original Medicare does not cover 20% of your medical costs or prescription drugs. To bridge the cost gap, people with Medicare can choose Medicare Supplement (Medigap) or Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) coverage.

Dec 13, 2023

How to Cover the Medical Costs Medicare Doesn't Cover

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Choosing a Medicare plan is an important decision, but it’s not necessarily an easy one. Here’s where to turn for unbiased support and guidance.

Dec 12, 2023

Who Is the Best Person to Talk to About Medicare?

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September is National Preparedness Month and a perfect time to revisit your own preparedness and post-disaster plans.

Dec 12, 2023

Emergency Preparedness 101: What to Do Before, During, and After Disaster

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The pandemic has underscored the essential work that caregivers do to keep our families safe and power an economy that is still struggling to rebound.

Dec 11, 2023

What Is the Social Security Compassionate Allowances Program and Am I Eligible?

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Learn more about disability and retirement benefits (SSDI and Social Security) and the financial assistance you may qualify for.

Dec 11, 2023

Can You Get Both Supplemental Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Social Security?

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Social Security Disability Insurance pays monthly benefits to permanently disabled adults age 18-64 who are unable to return to work. Learn more.

Dec 11, 2023

A Guide to Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits

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You don’t have to live solo to get SSI. It’s how and what you pay for your living arrangements that help determine your monthly benefit.

Dec 11, 2023

What Counts as In-Kind Support for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

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Find out if your medical condition is considered a disability that may qualify you for payments from Social Security, the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, or both.

Dec 11, 2023

What Is Considered a Disability by Social Security?

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You might assume you can’t get Supplemental Security Income because you already get Social Security. Learn how you may still qualify for SSI.

Dec 11, 2023

Can You Get Both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security?

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If you become disabled, you may qualify for monthly Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments. Find out who is eligible.

Dec 11, 2023

Who Is Eligible for SSDI?

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Dec 11, 2023

SSI vs. SSDI: The Differences, Benefits, and How to Apply

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Assistive technology and adaptive equipment, like screen readers and voice assistants, can help people living with vision loss. Learn more.

Dec 8, 2023

How Assistive Technology and Adaptive Equipment Help People Living with Vision Loss

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Dec 8, 2023

The Top 5 Financial Scams Targeting Older Adults

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If you have Medicare and get SNAP, you may wonder how that affects your eligibility for the Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS). Here's what you need to know.

Dec 7, 2023

Does Getting SNAP Affect My Eligibility for Part D LIS/Extra Help?

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New policy changes in 2024 will increase the number of Medicare-approved mental health providers and help more older adults get the care they need.

Dec 1, 2023

Expanded Mental Health Care Access for People With Medicare

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An older black man is riding his bike, laughing and enjoying nature.

Dec 1, 2023

Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs

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A group of seniors are in a pool doing water aerobics together to improve health and reduce injury.

Dec 1, 2023

Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness

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Dec 1, 2023

Programs for Advance Care Planning, Care Transitions, and Caregiver Support

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Dec 1, 2023

Evidence-Based Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Programs

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You may be eligible for Social Security payments based on a spouse’s work history. Find out how to qualify for this monthly retirement benefit.

Nov 30, 2023

What Is the Social Security Spousal Benefit?

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What happens if your claim for SSI benefits is denied? Learn about the SSI denial appeal process and your right to challenge a decision.

Nov 29, 2023

How Do I Appeal a Supplemental Security Income Denial?

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People with limited vision can live a rewarding life using alternative strategies and assistive devices.

Nov 27, 2023

Common Eye Conditions and the Impact of Vision Loss as You Age

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Each state sets eligibility requirements for low-income residents. See whether and how rent and utility subsidies may affect your LIHEAP benefits.

Nov 21, 2023

LIHEAP for Public Housing Residents: What Older Adults Need to Know

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Senior Friendship Centers in Sarasota County, Florida, will harness their trusted community partners and their long-standing belief in people helping people to increase COVID-19 and influenza vaccine uptake among older adults.

Nov 21, 2023

Share Your Senior Center Story

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A young female caregiver helps her grandmother with her financial paperwork.

Nov 20, 2023

Government Imposter Scams: What They Are and How to Spot Them

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A senior Hispanic man is sneezing into a tissue, indicating that he has the common cold.

Nov 20, 2023

A Common-Sense Guide to the Common Cold for Older Adults

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Two people, whose faces can't be seen, are sitting at a table discussing finances together with their computers.

Nov 20, 2023

What Is a SHIP and How Can It Help Me?

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The Medicare Part B Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) benefit helps eligible beneficiaries learn to manage their diabetes. A Medigap plan offers benefits to pay for costs not covered by Medicare Parts A and B.

Nov 20, 2023

How to Pay Your Medicare Premiums

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Dive into what the expansion of telehealth and other changes in the market means for Medicare reimbursement of evidence-based programs.

Nov 17, 2023

Understanding Your Medicare Card: A Quick Guide

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RSV is a common respiratory virus that can cause severe illness in some older adults. Find out if you're at high risk and if the RSV vaccine is right for you.

Nov 16, 2023

What Older Adults Need to Know About RSV

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Learn more about step therapy for Part B-covered drugs and how enrollees can request an exception to CMS rules. 

Nov 14, 2023

Part B Step Therapy in Medicare Advantage

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If you’re enrolled in Medicare Part D, there are certain times and situations when you have the ability to switch plans. Here’s what you need to know.

Nov 8, 2023

How To Change Medicare Part D Plans

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps people with low income eat healthier. But it offers several financial benefits as well. Learn why it makes financial sense.

Nov 8, 2023

How to Apply for Medicare: A Guide for Older Adults

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Will Medicare pay for assisted living? Learn about Medicare’s coverage limitations and various options for funding this type of long-term care.

Nov 7, 2023

Does Medicare Pay for Assisted Living?

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A senior man is looking up, where many question marks surround him - indicating that he's trying to make a decision.

Nov 7, 2023

How to Choose a Medicare Plan During Open Enrollment

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Learn how vision rehabilitation can help strengthen key skills for adults living with blindness or low vision, including communication, personal care, finances and money management, and meal prep/food safety.

Nov 6, 2023

What Independent Living Skills Help People Living With Vision Loss?

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With rising costs, it’s natural to be worried about affording your insulin. Learn what Medicare covers and how you can save on your diabetes medication.

Nov 6, 2023

Diabetes and Insulin: A Guide to Paying with Medicare

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Find out who's eligible and how to apply for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), the national program to help low-income, unemployed individuals aged 55+ find work.

Nov 6, 2023

About the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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People who enroll in Medicare Part D outside of specific periods may face a late enrollment penalty.

Oct 31, 2023

What Is the Penalty for Enrolling Late in Medicare Part D?

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Sponsored by state Medicaid agencies, Medicare Savings Programs relieve some out-of-pocket Medicare expenses for people with low income.

Oct 31, 2023

What Are Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs)?

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As the holidays approach, people who are grieving may have conflicting feelings, but the holidays can still be a time of connection and meaning. Intentional self care, planning ahead, being flexible with traditions, and incorporating rituals to honor loved ones can help.

Oct 31, 2023

7 Tips for Navigating Grief During the Holidays

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A black female pharmacist is returning the credit card to female senior woman after receiving the payment.

Oct 31, 2023

Medicare Part D: How to Get "Extra Help" Paying for Prescriptions

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Get answers to your questions and stay on top of updates and support for working with the Healthy Aging Programs Integrated Database (HAPI-D).

Oct 31, 2023

Explore Your Medicare Coverage Options

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An older Asian woman is looking at her tablet while seated outside at a cafe.

Oct 31, 2023

Understanding Your Medicare Choices

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Do you have a living will? What about a medical power of attorney? Learn the types of advance directives and why you should create them both now.

Oct 30, 2023

Advance Directives: What Are They and When Should You Create One?

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Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada takes its vaccination outreach on the road to every county in the state, also offering much-needed support for other issues from food insecurity to diabetes care.

Oct 30, 2023

How a Nevada Nonprofit Is Reaching Rural Older Adults With Vaccinations

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Medical debt affects millions of older adults and can have a major impact on your financial security. Here’s what to do if those medical bills are piling up.

Oct 30, 2023

How Does Medical Debt Affect Older Adults?

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Credit card debt affects millions of older adults. Debt consolidation can help you simplify your payments and get out of debt faster. Here’s what you should know.

Oct 30, 2023

How to Consolidate Credit Card Debt: 4 Options

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DoorDash accepts EBT cards for online grocery delivery and pickup orders. Learn where you can use your SNAP benefits and how to get started.

Oct 30, 2023

How to Use Your EBT Card on DoorDash

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Medicare scams are common and come in all different forms. Learn about the warning signs of a scam—and smart ways to keep your information safe.

Oct 30, 2023

5 Warning Signs of a Medicare Scam—and How to Protect Yourself

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There is a lot riding on your choice of a Medicare plan. Here are six questions to consider before deciding on your coverage options.

Oct 30, 2023

Top 6 Questions to Ask Before Enrolling in a Medicare Plan

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The major difference between Medicare and Medicaid is that Medicare depends on age and Medicaid depends on income. Some older adults qualify for both.

Oct 30, 2023

What Is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?

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If you can’t pay your out-of-pocket Medicare costs, a Medicare Savings Program (MSP) can help. See who qualifies and where to get an application.

Oct 30, 2023

Medicare Savings Programs: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

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Worried about your heart health? See which conditions qualify as heart disease and what services, like cardiovascular screenings, that Medicare will cover.

Oct 30, 2023

Does Medicare Cover Heart Disease?

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Get inspired with some new fall recipes, each of which uses affordable ingredients that older adults can purchase using their SNAP benefits.

Oct 30, 2023

Cooking Is a SNAP: Fall-Inspired Recipes to Enjoy Now—and Later

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Learn how you can save more money, leverage your assets, and stretch the dollars you have with these 10 practical money budgeting tips for seniors.

Oct 30, 2023

Money Matters: Top 10 Budgeting Tips for Older Adults

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Most SNAP applicants, caseworkers, and retailers adhere to program rules. Discover a few situations where that may not be the case and what you can do about it.

Oct 30, 2023

How Do I File a SNAP Complaint? A Guide for Recipients and Caregivers

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How hard is the SNAP interview? It doesn’t have to be hard at all. When you know exactly what to expect, you can go into yours prepared.

Oct 30, 2023

Your SNAP Interview: 5 Tips for Success

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Worried about rising food costs? A finance calendar can help older adults budget for unexpected expenses and stretch their grocery dollars further.

Oct 30, 2023

What Is a Budget Calendar? And Why Should I Use One?

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A senior Asian woman is looking at produce in the grocery store.

Oct 30, 2023

How Can You Stretch Your SNAP Benefits Further?

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Oct 30, 2023

Key Congressional Committees for Aging Services

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Oct 27, 2023

What Is Medicare Part D?

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Prescription drug costs can add up and not everyone qualifies for Medicare’s Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS/Extra Help) program. There are other ways to get help with prescription drug costs such as taking generic drugs and finding a Patient Assistance Program.

Oct 27, 2023

How to Get Help With Your Prescription Drug Costs

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Oct 26, 2023

When Is the Medigap Open Enrollment Period?

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A large question mark is in the center of the screen on a digital tablet that a senior person is holding.

Oct 26, 2023

8 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Medigap Policy

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Can you cancel a Medigap policy at any time? There are rules that impact when you can buy or switch Medigap policies. Here's what you need to know.

Oct 26, 2023

How to Change Your Medigap Policy: A Guide

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Learn what you may pay for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.

Oct 25, 2023

What Are Medicare Part D Costs in 2024?

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Oct 25, 2023

Medicaid and Medicare Savings Programs

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Learn the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage and how to sign up for coverage.

Oct 23, 2023

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Medicare Advantage

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Wondering if long-term insurance pays for independent living? Learn all about this type of policy, what it covers, and what to consider when buying one.

Oct 20, 2023

Does Long-Term Care Insurance Cover Independent Living? A Comprehensive Guide

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There’s Medicare Open Enrollment, 10/5-12/7, and Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment, 1/1-3/31. Find out how they differ and how to make the most of these options.

Oct 20, 2023

What's the Difference Between Medicare's Open Enrollment Period and Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment?

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A Black senior woman is hugging her husband from behind while he's sitting on the couch.

Oct 20, 2023

Get the Facts on Healthy Aging

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Wondering if long-term insurance pays for nursing home care? Learn all about this type of policy, what it covers, and what to consider when buying one.

Oct 19, 2023

Does Long-Term Care Insurance Cover Nursing Homes? A Comprehensive Guide

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Veterans age 65 or older can enroll in Medicare while maintaining their VA or TRICARE for Life benefits. Learn how it works.

Oct 19, 2023

How Does Medicare Work with VA Benefits and TRICARE for Life?

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Oct 19, 2023

How to Avoid the Medicare Part D Donut Hole

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If you receive both Medicare and Medicaid, you may qualify for a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP), which combines all your benefits into one plan. Here’s what older adults need to know.

Oct 18, 2023

What Is a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)?

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Does Medicare cover you anywhere you go? From Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage, find out how portable your benefits are.

Oct 18, 2023

Does Medicare Cover You Anywhere?

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The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is a great time to consider whether a Medicare Advantage plan is right for you. Here’s what you should know.

Oct 18, 2023

3 Things You Should Know About Medicare Advantage Plans

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Oct 18, 2023

What Are the Costs of Medicare Advantage?

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Oct 16, 2023

How Much Does it Cost for Medicare Parts A and B?

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Before choosing a plan, it’s important to have a good understanding of what your Medicare out-of-pocket costs might be for the year.

Oct 13, 2023

What You'll Pay in Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs in 2024

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Use this handy checklist from NCOA and Aetna if you’re considering making changes to your current Medicare Advantage plan or enrolling in a new one during the Annual Enrollment Period.

Oct 13, 2023

A 7-Point Checklist for Choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan

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If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you’re subject to a periodic review of your eligibility status. This is called SSI redetermination.

Oct 13, 2023

SSI Redetermination: What It Is and How It Can Affect Your Benefits

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Your FICO score plays a big role in your financial borrowing power—and your financial health. See why this credit score still matters for older adults.

Oct 5, 2023

What Is a FICO Score? A Guide for Older Adults

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Seven years in the making, the documentary Unconditional shows the mental health impact of caregiving and reminds us that mental health is health. When minds hurt, love heals.

Oct 5, 2023

Unconditional: Mental Health of Caregivers Subject of Powerful Documentary

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A senior Caucasian woman is at home during the pandemic, staring outside of her window.

Sep 29, 2023

Mental Illness Is Not a Normal Part of Aging

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Your location, health, age at retirement, lifestyle, and longevity all influence your overall health care costs in retirement. Learn why you should plan for health care in retirement.

Sep 28, 2023

Why Retirement Planning Should Include Medicare and Health Care Costs

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Learn what long-term insurance insurance covers when it comes to memory care, how much it costs, and how to choose a policy wisely in this guide from NCOA.

Sep 27, 2023

Does Long-Term Care Insurance Cover Memory Care? A Comprehensive Guide

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