Medicare has an optional benefit—known as Medicare Part D—that provides those who are eligible for Medicare supplemental insurance to help pay for prescription drugs (Medicare does not provide any cov...
Advance directives, those legal documents that spell out your wishes for end-of-life care, are not something most people want to discuss, which is why many of us wait until a time of crisis to think a...
The flu season is fast approaching, and it is important that everyone get vaccinated in order to be protected from getting sick from this year’s flu virus. By getting the vaccine, we are not only prot...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to remember that a key factor in breast cancer survival is early detection! The American Cancer Society recommends the following guidelines for wo...
It is estimated that 28% of hospitalizations among seniors are due to adverse drug reactions. Medication-related problems are among the five top causes of death in people 65 years old and older, after...
Summer drawing to a close means we are quickly approaching the flu season. The flu (or influenza) is a contagious disease that spreads around the United Sates every winter. It can spread through being...