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high cost of prescription drugs in america

Medications / Paying for Care

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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Assisted Living Facility

How Socialization in Assisted Living Can Improve Senior Health

Loneliness has a bigger negative impact on senior health than many people realize. It can increase the risk of depression,...

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In-Home Care / Medical Conditions

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...

wheelchairs for seniors

Products & Services

Wheelchairs for Seniors: 6 Main Types, Accessories, and Medicare Coverage

Did you know that there are many different types of wheelchairs, each with a variety of features? If your older...

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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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Medications / Paying for Care

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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Products & Services

8 Ridesharing Services for Seniors

For seniors, safe and reliable transportation is essential for staying independent and healthy. People need rides to get to the...

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Medicare & Medicaid / Medications

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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