Vanderbilt vs Humana: Who Will Back Down First?
The dispute between Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Humana could impact you if you have a Humana Medicare Advantage Plan.
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- Dec 22, 2022
Social Security & VA Disability Benefits to Increase 8.7% in 2023
The SSI change will impact approximately 70 million Americans.
- Dec 7, 2022
Medicare and the MOON
If you’re new to the world of Medicare, what does the MOON mean for your loved one? This article explains.
- Oct 12, 2022
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Soon
Get ready! Medicare’s Open Enrollment starts on Saturday. Between now and then, there's plenty you can do to prepare.
- Aug 17, 2022
F.D.A. Authorizes Hearing Aids to Be Sold Over the Counter
Hearing aids no longer require a prescription, which is great news for millions of older adults.
- Jul 1, 2022
Five Things to Know About Your Parents’ Medications
What should you know in order to be an advocate for your loved one’s well being?
- Jun 15, 2022
Window for RECA Claims Extended
If someone you love is dealing with an illness related to exposure to nuclear radiation, this article is for you.
- May 6, 2022
“Dual Eligibles” and Drug Coverage
If someone on Medicare qualifies for Medicaid (known as TennCare/CHOICES in Tennessee), who pays prescription drug coverage?
- May 5, 2022
GUEST COLUMN: Telehealth – Healthcare Comes to You
With 10,000 people turning 65 every day, easy access to care is getting more and more difficult. Telehealth is the solution.
- Mar 7, 2022
Too Old to Get Hooked?
The notion that older adults can’t have problems with drug abuse is a persistent one. It’s a myth.
- Jan 6, 2022
Things Not to Hide from Your Doctor
Why are so many people reluctant to have open, candid and sincere conversations with healthcare providers?
- Oct 27, 2021
Managing Your Elderly Parent’s Medications
There’s an art and a science to keeping everything straight if your elderly loved one takes a lot of medications.
- Oct 6, 2021
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Soon
Get ready! Medicare’s Open Enrollment starts next week (October 15) and runs through Dec. 7. Between now and next Friday...
- Sep 29, 2021
Healthcare Information—or Misinformation?
When it comes to health and wellness, it seems as if everyone has an opinion, especially these days. How do you tell right from wrong?
- May 31, 2021
Too Many Pills?
Here are five things to consider if you’re concerned about the number of pills your loved one is taking every day.
- Jan 5, 2021
GUEST COLUMN: Reducing Re-Hospitalization Starts at Home
Fall. Hospital. Rehab. Repeat.
Adverse events that lead to re-hospitalizations among seniors are rising at an alarming rate.
- Dec 21, 2020
LEARNING CAFE RECAP: Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is from October 15th to December 7th every year.
- Nov 14, 2020
The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 1
Pati Bedwell and Debra King weigh in on a COVID-related tragedy that hasn't been making headlines. Part 1 of a four-part series.
- Jun 29, 2020
Conflicting COVID Messages Create Cloud Of Confusion
Here's what can happen a health condition that can be deadly for older adults becomes a political football.
- May 18, 2020
GUEST COLUMN: COVID-19 Affects Seniors’ Mental Health
I could see it on my mom’s face when I visited her at the assisted living facility. She was hurt, confused, and frustrated.
- Mar 24, 2020
CMS Releases Recommendations on Non-Essential Procedures During COVID-19 Response
On March 18, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that all elective surgeries, non-essential medical...
- Mar 20, 2020
COVID-19 and Medicare Rule Changes: What You Need to Know
As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, we’ve been waiting to see what changes federal officials might make to the nation’s healthcare system.
- Mar 16, 2020
CMS Announces New Measures to Protect Nursing Home Residents from COVID-19
On Friday, March 13, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced critical new measures designed to...
- Mar 13, 2020
New Compensation Available for People Exposed to Nuclear Radiation
Many people are still unaware of their eligibility for the RECA program due to an “oath of secrecy.”
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