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Medicare Part B Premium and Deductibles for 2021

Just like a puzzle with pieces missing, Medicare does not pay all of your medical expenses.

Medicare’s deductibles, coinsurance amounts, Part B premiums and Part D premium surcharges change – usually increasing – every January 1st. Here are the amounts for 2021.

Medicare Part B Premium and Deductibles for 2020

Just like a puzzle with pieces missing, Medicare does not pay all of your medical expenses.

Medicare’s deductibles, coinsurance amounts, Part B premiums and Part D premium surcharges change – usually increasing – every January 1st. Here are the amounts for 2020. … Continue Reading →

Aphasia – I Know the Words I Want to Say … But …

aphasia

I had no warning whatsoever. Not even the slightest suggestion. I couldn’t tell my wife — who, in my mind’s eye, was sitting next to me — what was going on. I was frozen. I couldn’t move a muscle — not my mouth — not my head — not my feet — nothing. I couldn’t even hold a pen to write my wife a note. I was trapped inside my mind. … Continue Reading →

Falls Are Much More Serious Than Most Seniors Realize … or Admit

falls that can be avoided

More than 95% of hip fractures are caused when an older person falls. Nearly 1/2 will never walk again. 1 out of 3 will die within one year after they fall. Many people who fall, even if they’re not injured, become afraid of falling. This fear may cause a person to cut down on their everyday activities. When a person is less active, they become weaker and this increases their chances of falling. Here’s how to reduce the risk of your senior falling. … Continue Reading →

Medicare FAQs, Tips and Nasty Surprises – Updated

Medicare may not pay for the care your elderly parent needs after being discharged from the hospital unless … Continue Reading →

Health | Medical

This section includes information to help you understand many of the health and medical issues that affect older adults. … Continue Reading →

Strokes and Mini-Strokes (TIAs)

An artist’s rendering of a human brain with glowing rays suggesting a stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency. Prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can minimize brain damage and potential complications. Here’s what you need to know and do if you see someone who looks like he or she is having a stroke. … Continue Reading →

Symptoms of Pneumonia

Elderly woman in bed with pneumonia

Pneumonia can quickly become a life-threatening condition for people over age 65 with heart failure or chronic lung problems. Here’s what you need to know to help your loved one. … Continue Reading →

Symptoms Not to Ignore

In this section, we cover 12 major issues that challenge older adults. But, our list is far from complete. Here are other major symptoms not to ignore. … Continue Reading →

Signs and Symptoms of Depression

A depressed older man discussing his symptoms with his doctor

Some people (including many doctors) dismiss obvious signs of depression as a “normal part of aging,” even though they aren’t. Here’s what you need to know to help your elderly loved one receive the care they need. … Continue Reading →

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