If you’re 65 or older—and especially if you’re on Medicare—you probably know how important it is to keep an eye on your health, stay safe at home and on the go, and stay socially connected.
How Seniors on Medicare Can Make the Most of Short Doctor’s Appointments
Navigating the U.S. healthcare system isn’t easy – especially for seniors on Medicare. Short doctor visits can feel rushed, confusing, and unproductive.
Navigating Medicare and Hospital Stays: Understanding Observation vs. Admission and Your Rights as a Patient
The Medicare system can be so challenging to navigate, especially when dealing with hospital stays and admissions.
Understanding the Role of Care Managers: When and Why to Consider Professional Support
A special thank you to Julie Latson, Director of Strategic Partnerships at CareFor, for providing today’s guest blog. CareFor was founded in 2000 with the goal of providing a patient-first perspective to in-home care and case management. For more information, …
Managing Chronic Conditions on Medicare
Chronic conditions affect millions of seniors in the U.S., and Medicare plays a critical role in helping seniors access the care they need.
Medicare Spam: How to Spot Scams and Stay Safe
Is your phone constantly ringing? Do you feel lost trying to figure out what are legitimate calls and what might be someone trying to sell you something, or worse, Medicare spam?! Older adults are often the target of scams. Scammers …
Five Practical Tips for Living (and Thriving!) on a Fixed Income
Living in retirement is certainly an adjustment. It can take time to get into a new routine of managing housing, creating a budget, and figuring out changing healthcare needs along with how you’ll spend your time post-career. One of the …
Five Tips to Prepare for Medicare AEP
This year’s Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) is just around the corner. The dates for Medicare AEP are October 15th through December 7th. If the term AEP is new for you, read our blog on the basics for what this …
How to Create and Use Your Medicare.gov Account
If you’re enrolled in Medicare, you need to create a personal Medicare.gov account. It’s the easiest way to manage all of your information and get the most out of your Medicare plan. When you create a Medicare.gov account, you will …
Top Senior Concerns According to ChatGPT
With all the hype about artificial intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT, I figured I’d give it a try. I asked ChatGPT, “What are seniors worried about right now?” and was pleasantly surprised at the accuracy of the response. Below you will …