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Watch out for scams involving benefits applications
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[March 06, 2012]
The Illinois SMP program at
AgeOptions has been receiving reports of health care companies
offering to do benefits applications for older adults in senior
buildings in various parts of the state. While there is nothing
inherently wrong with health care providers assisting with benefit
applications, we would like to provide a couple of relevant tips to
ensure that consumers protect themselves from potential fraud.
(Click here for the rest of the story.)
Part D phone scam
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[March 06, 2012]
The Delaware SMP reported a scam
this week in which a caller claims to be verifying that the person
they are calling is enrolled in Part D. The caller asks the person
for his/her address, phone number, and banking information.
(Click here for the rest of the story.)
 Boomers: Big-impact health activities you can do in 15 minutes or
less
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[March 06, 2012]
(ARA) -- The American baby
boomer generation isn't content sitting still -- they live full
lives working, traveling and pursuing their favorite hobbies. Age is
only a number for this determined group whose population is pushing
an estimated 78 million. If you are one of the many active baby
boomers, you understand your health is a priority, but that doesn't
mean you want to spend long hours each day making sure you stay
well. Luckily some of the best things you can do for yourself only
take a matter of minutes each day.
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7 simple steps to senior bathroom safety
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(ARA) -- One in three seniors
over the age of 65 will experience at least one fall annually,
according to the Centers for Disease Control. The bathroom is one of
the most dangerous rooms in the home for the elderly. Slick floors,
small spaces, sharp edges and few things to grasp make mobility
difficult and increase chances for dangerous falls.
(Click here for the rest of the story.)
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Medicare Part B deadline approaching
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If you
didn't sign up for Medicare Part B medical insurance when you first
became eligible for Medicare, you now have an opportunity to apply —
but time is running out. The deadline for applying during the
general enrollment period is March 31. If you miss the deadline, you
may have to wait until 2013 to apply. (Click here for the rest of the story.)
Heart disease: 1st signs different, but threat similar for men and
women
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(ARA) -- While
heart disease continues to receive a lot of attention, certain myths
surrounding the disease persist. (Click here for the rest of the story.)
 Unscrambling the myths behind eggs and cholesterol
Enjoying
an egg a day can be part of a healthy diet
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(ARA) -- When it comes to eggs,
dietary cholesterol and heart health, what you think you know may be
a bit scrambled. Concerns over dietary cholesterol and its impact on
heart disease keeps many people from eating eggs, despite their
nutritional benefits. However, more than 40 years of research shows
healthy adults can enjoy an egg every day without significantly
impacting their risk of heart disease. (Click here for the rest of the story.)
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