Long term care for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is expensive. To be able to provide the best care possible, it’s important to plan ahead for future care costs. HealthMarkets explains what Medicare does and doesn’t cover for Alzheimer’s and dementia care. As of 2019, an estimated 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. And the…
Keeping eyes healthy and catching vision problems early helps seniors stay as independent as possible. HealthMarkets explains what types of eye care are covered by Medicare and additional options for vision care. According to the World Health Organization, 80% of blindness is preventable. But for seniors with Medicare, it may be confusing to figure out if vision care is covered by…
Seniors covered by Medicare have been hit hard by sharply rising prescription drug costs. HealthMarkets explains the 3 steps that Medicare is taking to reduce these costs and shares 3 resources to help older adults save money on prescription medications now. Over 70% of all Medicare recipients are enrolled in Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage plans. With so many Americans…
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