While many older Americans are embracing technology, far too many are simply unfamiliar with how it works or the dangers it can carry. Even those who are active on social medial have been victim to scams, and there are a lot of criminals out there who are looking to get their hands on your information, [...]
If you take fifteen seconds to look at social media these days, you’ll see wild predictions of doom and gloom, of hundreds of thousands of people dying in the street without healthcare. You’ll hear people saying Senator John McCain betrayed them by voting to take away their healthcare. The truth is, none of this is [...]
Medicare is part and parcel of aging. It’s an important means by which seniors can access important healthcare coverage when they need it. These services are vital for many seniors who need specialized care, medical treatments and medication, and are often supplemented by Medicaid, the federally-funded and state-administered program of low income care. There are [...]
As the new year approaches, seniors across the country are preparing for possible changes to their Medicare benefits in 2017. Virtually every new year comes with new rules for benefits, particularly in regards to the cost of premiums and deductibles, and 2017 will be no different. To be sure that you’re ready for the changes [...]
There are a ton of resources available to our returning veterans, especially those of senior age and their spouses. Unfortunately, many of these are not widely known and it can be confusing to find them. Among these aids are those that are specifically designed to help with the expenses of assisted living when basic daily [...]
Retirement is supposed to be a time of relaxation, a time of reward for a life spent working hard to achieve something for yourself and be a benefit to society. Unfortunately, when people turn 65 they discover that retirement isn’t quite as simple as it should be. They’re subject to a lot of confusing choices [...]
Turning 65 years old means several things. It’s the legal retirement age, when you become eligible for federal retirement benefits. It’s also the year when you can sign up for Medicare coverage. Unlike what the media would have you believe, Medicare is neither free nor automatic, and it takes great planning to make sure you [...]
Two programs exist in order to help seniors with their medical bills: Medicare and Medicaid. Unfortunately the two are often confused for each other. Some people even think that they are the same program. This couldn’t be further from the truth. There are very distinct differences between the two, including what you may or may [...]
Medicare is an important part of every senior’s retirement plan. In fact, if you are retired then Medicare is one of the only ways that you can get health care paid for. That is why being ready for your enrollment is so critical. Here are some things to remember about enrolling for Medicare. [...]
Long term care is part of what elderly Americans need as they age. There are many misconceptions about what part of their health care benefits may pay for those costs. Here are some common misconceptions about long term care and who pays the costs for it. […]
