Americans have a growing appetite for prescription drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes, they are now exploding in popularity as a weight loss treatment.
Evidence is mounting that these drugs can offer numerous benefits to the Continue reading
Advances in self-monitoring medical devices, telehealth, and smart homes are allowing many aging Americans to remain at home longer and more safely. You may be a senior looking to stay in your current residence rather than move to a nursing home. Or perhaps you have an aging parent Continue reading
As we approach retirement age, understanding Medicare becomes increasingly important. Though Medicare provides comprehensive coverage for many medical services, there are often questions regarding coverage for alternative therapies, such as chiropractic care and acupuncture. This Continue reading
Older adults lose an estimated $20 billion each year from financial abuse by family, friends, and caregivers. In many cases, the perpetrators of elder financial abuse are not strangers but trusted individuals, often family members. When victims discover exploitation, they can face Continue reading
If you are a homeowner who is falling behind on your real estate taxes, you may end up facing foreclosure on your property. Because your property taxes hinge on the value of your property, you may find your taxes rising beyond what you can afford. Before your situation becomes more Continue reading
Today, 58 million adults in the United States are 65 and older. Seniors make up more than 17 percent of the American population. The U.S. Census Bureau expects this number to reach 83.7 million by 2050.
Meanwhile, one in every seven older adults will at some point need to rely on Continue reading
Amid recent reports from such prominent news outlets as The New York Times and Associated Press about the negative impact of Medicaid estate recovery on families, the idea of ending this practice altogether has resurfaced.
Medicaid is a public assistance program Continue reading
Millions of seniors nationwide are among those who rely on the financial support they receive each month via their Social Security benefits checks.
However, many say that these payouts have failed to keep up with inflation and the escalating prices of basic goods and services over Continue reading
If you are planning to apply for Medicaid, you might not realize that you should think twice before transferring any of your assets.
If you transfer assets within five years of applying for Medicaid, you could in fact face a penalty period. During this time, you would not be eligible Continue reading
If you need a medical procedure, you may have to hold off on treatment until you have received approval from your health insurance plan.
In many cases, Medicare Advantage and other plans have been denying their patients certain services despite doctors’ orders. (In one survey, medical Continue reading