Category: Senior Health

Retirement Stats Every Baby Boomer Should Know

Posted on by Chris Kennedy

Worried about retirement? You’re not alone. A large number of workers nearing the end of their careers are learning the hard way that retirement is expensive and that most older Americans simply aren’t prepared. If you’re thinking of retiring in the not-so-distant future, here are a few facts you should be aware of.

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What Does Medicare Part D Cost and Cover in 2017?

Posted on by Chris Kennedy

A detailed review of how Medicare’s prescription-drug benefit works.

Millions of Medicare participants currently rely on Part D to help them pay for prescription drugs. However, it can be difficult to understand all the elements associated with this program, since it operates slightly different from most other parts of Medicare. Still, it’s important for all current and future recipients to know what Part D will cover and how much it cost. Continue reading “What Does Medicare Part D Cost and Cover in 2017?” »

Five Foods That Help Fight Diabetes

Posted on by Steven Verrier

For many people, a diet focused on prevention and treatment of diabetes can be vital in promoting good health and reducing the risk or symptoms of this disease afflicting over 20 million Americans. Fortunately, there are some foods known or widely thought to help fight diabetes. Continue reading “Five Foods That Help Fight Diabetes” »

Top Five States for Medicare Enrollment—What Does it Mean to Live There?

Posted on by Steven Verrier

Over a third of Medicare enrollees live in just five states—California, Florida, Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania—and it would appear, with higher populations and seemingly more medical options for people to choose from, those states may offer Medicare enrollees some financial advantages or reduced costs. But is that really the case? Continue reading “Top Five States for Medicare Enrollment—What Does it Mean to Live There?” »