by Healthcare Educators Team
As with Americans of every age, obesity rates in seniors have risen dramatically in recent years. Two in five people over the age of 65 are obese. Older adults who are overweight face higher risks of chronic disease and illness, such as diabetes, heart disease,...
by Healthcare Educators Team
Every year, Medicare makes changes to its costs and covered benefits. As a Medicare beneficiary, you will be paying higher premiums and deductibles in 2024. However, there are also some positive changes, such as continued cost savings for prescription drugs as well as...
by Healthcare Educators Team
Like many seniors, your 2024 New Year’s resolutions may focus on prioritizing your health and taking better care of yourself as you age. Medicare recognizes the importance of your physical and mental well-being by covering many preventive services and wellness...
by Healthcare Educators Team
You may have taken advantage of Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) last fall to make changes to your Medicare coverage. Now, you are hearing about Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (OEP) and are wondering if you should be participating in that, too. There are a...
by Healthcare Educators Team
Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) wrapped up for another year on December 7th. The first thing you may have noticed is the mailings and TV commercials have stopped. Here’s what else you should expect now AEP is over. If You Didn’t Make Changes During AEP If...
