Seasons
aren't the only things that change
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[October 21, 2011]
Many
people enjoy watching the changing seasons, and in many parts of the
country we find ourselves at that time of the year when the shifting
from one season to another seems most enjoyable. In many parts of
the country, the lush green foliage gradually fades to an autumn
rainbow of yellow-orange-red-brown. Cool air brings light jackets
out of closets. Pumpkins and decorative corn begin to appear on
porches and doorsteps. (Click
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New dates for
Medicare open enrollment this year
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[October 21, 2011]
WASHINGTON
(AP) --
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is
reminding seniors and their families that the open
enrollment period is moving up this year for Medicare
Advantage and prescription drug plans.
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Hunting
for a prescription drug plan is no game
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[October 21, 2011]
It’s
that time of year again.
“Open season” is right
around the corner for the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.
Hunting down the best plan for you is no game. Newly eligible
Medicare beneficiaries, and current beneficiaries who are
considering changes to their Medicare Part D plan, should mark their
calendars for October 15. The “open season” will run from October 15
to December 7. (Click here for the
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Good
nutrition important for eye health as you age
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[October 21, 2011]
(ARA)
- Poor vision has many causes and treatments, and as you grow older,
you will likely experience some type of vision loss or reduction in
visual performance.
For older adults, bright lights, glare while driving at night and
even blindness can dramatically affect quality of life, but the
treatment isn't just glasses or a stronger prescription - it's also
nutrition and supplementation.
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100
disability conditions fast-tracked by Social Security
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[October 21, 2011]
Here’s
some important news if you’re applying for Social Security
disability benefits for yourself or a loved one. There are 100
conditions which qualify for an expedited process known as
Compassionate Allowances.
Compassionate Allowances,
which began in December 2007, are a way to quickly identify diseases
and other medical conditions that, by definition, meet Social
Security’s standards for disability benefits.
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Caring
for Mom and Dad: cost-effective tips to create an accessible
bathroom
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[October 21, 2011]
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- Many boomers caring for their aging parents don't realize that
their bathroom is the most important room in the house.
Remodeling a bathroom for an elderly parent can make life not only
safer, but also more enjoyable, improving comfort and personal
dignity. Temporary fixes like plastic bathtub seats and toilet
frames with elevated seats can be rickety, but even worse, they can
be depressing and demoralizing.
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Good
nutrition important for eye health as you age
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[October 21, 2011]
(ARA)
- Poor vision has many causes and treatments, and as you grow older,
you will likely experience some type of vision loss or reduction in
visual performance.
For older
adults, bright lights, glare while driving at night and even
blindness can dramatically affect quality of life, but the treatment
isn't just glasses or a stronger prescription - it's also nutrition
and supplementation. (Click here for
the rest of the story)
More Sept. questions and answers from Social Security
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[October 21, 2011]
DISABILITY
Question: How does Social Security decide if I am disabled?
Answer:
If you are an adult, you must be unable to work for a year or more
because of a medical condition or combination of medical
impairments. Overall, we use a five-step evaluation process to
decide whether you are disabled. The process considers any current
work activity you are doing. It also considers your medical
condition and how it affects your ability to work. To be found
disabled: (Click here for the rest of
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For
caregivers: Dollars and sense about Medicare
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[October 21, 2011]
(ARA)
- Taking on the role of caregiver for an aging, disabled or
seriously ill loved one can be emotionally challenging - and
financially baffling. You want to ensure your loved one receives the
best medical care available, yet hold down expenses at the same
time. And if the person you care for has Medicare, you'll want to
make sure you know how to best use it to help with medical expenses.
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Good
doctor-patient communication can lead to better management of
rheumatoid arthritis