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High Insulin Prices Now Capped By Part D New Guidelines
High insulin prices will now be capped by new Part-D Medicare guidelines. This announcement comes from The CMS’ Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation — that Medicare enrollees’ out-of-pocket costs for insulin will be drastically reduced. Senior citizens will be the biggest beneficiaries of this price cap. The Part D Senior Savings Model will cap…
Read MoreAerobic Exercise Speeds Up Recovery For Stroke Patients
Aerobic exercise given as physical therapy speeds up the recovery of stroke patients, a recent study found. This is great news for the 6.6 million people in the United States who have survived a stroke. It’s a new approach to physical therapy that may help stroke patients resume a physically active life. Aerobic…
Read MoreAspirin To Prevent First Heart Attack In Seniors Not Validated
Aspirin has often been recommended to senior citizens by doctors as a way to prevent getting their first heart attack. Aspirin is a blood thinner — and while it has been successful in preventing a second and third heart attack — or stroke, the benefit to prevent a first heart attack is really not clear.…
Read MoreTea Drinking Can Reduce Depression In Senior Citizens
Tea drinking can reduce depression in senior citizens, according to a recent study. This is good news as depression is a common occurrence in seniors aged 60 and older. Indeed, statistics show that 7 percent of seniors report experiencing major depressive feelings. Depression is common among older adults, with 7% of those over the age of 60 years…
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Weight Gains During These Holidays, It Will Happen To You
Weight gains during these Holidays, starting on Thanksgiving and going through New Year’s Day is inevitable. It will happen to you and you and I know it. But, how do I know, I’ve never met you. I know because it’s happened to both of us every year we can remember. But this year will…
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House Vote On Prescription Drug Bill Coming In December
A House vote that that would lower the costs of prescription drugs for Medicare Part D enrollees is now promised for this December. The measure requires the Federal government to negotiate prices and cap out-of-pocket expenses. The House is waiting for the Congressional Budget office to complete it’s full analysis of the bill. …
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Senior Adults And Driving; When It’s Time To Finally Stop
Senior adults and their driving is a sticky subject to discuss — especially with them. Rarely, will you find a senior adult who thinks he/she should no longer be behind the wheel. Certainly, getting older isn’t necessarily a reason to give up driving, but sometimes it’s clear that it’s time for them to stop. …
Read MoreBiogen Reverses Course, Asks FDA To Approve Failed Alzheimer’s Drug
Biogen, a United States drug manufacturer, has asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to approve their Alzheimer’s drug, Aducanumab. Their request is highly unusual, as it’s the same drug they suspended testing just seven months ago because it was ineffective in Phase-2 clinical trials. The Biogen announcement, shocked the scientific community and the…
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Avoid Diabetes, Heart Disease, Chronic Illness With Exercise
You can avoid diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses just by doing simple exercises several times a week. And the best part of it, is that you don’t have to do anything crazy like marathon running, biking long distances, or swimming 50 laps a day at your neighborhood Y. All you have to do…
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Medicare Coverage, Do You Know What It Does, Does Not Cover?
Medicare coverage, contrary to what many people think, does not cover every health need of senior citizens. While it does pay for many things, nevertheless, it’s your responsibility to brush up on what is and what is not covered by the plan. The items currently paid by Medicare are hospital care, doctor visits, lab…
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