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Medicare & Medicaid

The High Cost of Prescription Drugs in America: 3 Medicare Initiatives & 3 Ways to Reduce Costs Now

Seniors covered by Medicare have been hit hard by sharply rising prescription drug costs. HealthMarkets explains the 3 steps that...

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7 Ways to Help Seniors Recover from Surgery

Recovering from surgery can be extra challenging for older adults and extra stressful for caregivers. Dr. Chris Dickson shares 7...

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Medical Conditions

4 Essential Legal Documents for Breast Cancer Caregivers

When you’re a breast cancer caregiver or a patient, making sure essential legal documents are in place is an important...

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Alzheimer's & Dementia

3 Traps to Avoid When Talking to Someone With Dementia

Someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can’t carry on a conversation the same way they used to because of the changes...

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Seniors Forced to Pay More for Prescription Drugs with Copay Accumulators – 6 Ways to Lower Costs

Insurance plans are complex and confusing. Because of this, it can be hard to understand how changes will affect our...

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Medicare & Medicaid

5 Ways to Afford Prescriptions in the Medicare Donut Hole

Prescription medications are a significant cost for most seniors. That’s especially true if they fall into the Medicare Part D...

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Financial Matters

7 Tips to Reduce the Caregiver Financial Burden

Caregiver stress can cause serious negative effects to your physical and mental health. One major source of stress is the...

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Medical Conditions

Caring for Someone with Parkinson’s Disease: Key Facts and Helpful Tips

Caring for someone with Parkinson’s disease means adapting to a new way of life, learning how to manage symptoms, and...

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Medical Conditions

Caring for Someone with Multiple Sclerosis: Symptoms and Caregiving Tips

Older adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) are living with an illness that comes with a lot of uncertainty and change....

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Common Aging Conditions

5 Top Dental Problems in Older Adults: Symptoms & Treatments

Keeping your older adult’s teeth and mouth healthy can be challenging because aging and health conditions can make them more...

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