Medicare scams are nothing new, and there was a lot of this kind of activity in recent years. In April 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reported that scammers might use the pandemic to try stealing everything from people’s Medicare numbers and banking information to personal details like birthdates and Social Security numbers. […]

Falling down might sound like a minor mishap, but for older adults (age 65 and up), it can be serious—or even fatal. It’s also common: More than 1 in 4 older adults report falling each year—and more than half of these falls occur at home. In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

Hand calluses hurt? If you lift weights, play guitar, or work with your hands (doing things like gardening, farming, or construction), you may have calluses. It’s your skin’s way of toughening up to withstand the kind of work you put your hands through every day. And if you’ve ever said “my hand calluses hurt,” you’re […]

As you age, so do your eyes. Over time, the primary causes of eye and vision problems experienced are due to macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma. Luckily, a vision insurance plan can help you maintain your eyesight in two basic ways—providing coverage for your prescriptions and providing coverage for regular exams, which can help to […]

Did you know that a “Welcome to Medicare” preventive care visit is possible within the first 12 months of having Part B? Regular preventive care can help maintain and help protect your health as you age. Under Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance), some types of preventive care are covered so that Medicare beneficiaries can plan […]

Staying active can be difficult if you experience limited mobility. In this article, we’ll talk about the importance of regular exercise and show you 7 exercises you can do if you’re older, have limited mobility, or both. Exercise helps prevent health problems like: Type 2 diabetes Heart disease Certain types of cancer Depression Anxiety Dementia […]

Here’s an eye-opening statistic: Nearly 9 out of 10 people consider sight to be the most valuable sense. (We’re guessing you might agree.) “As with anything that is critical and important, you have to take care of it,” says Andrew Iwach, M.D., clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. So how do you protect […]

Are there hand exercises for arthritis that can ease the pain? Yes! In this article, we’re going to show you 10 simple hand exercises for arthritis. Doing these exercises a little every day could help lower pain and improve movement in your hands.  Get the facts about arthritis How much do you know about arthritis? […]

Is it a cold, flu, or allergies? You’re feeling pretty lousy. You’ve got sniffles, sneezing and a sore throat. Maybe you’ve got a fever, muscle aches, feel tired, or other symptoms. Not to mention that the common cold, flu, seasonal allergies, as well as COVID-19 can affect your upper respiratory system. Been there, done that? […]

You may think that accident insurance is only for people who like extreme sports or rugged adventures. Plus, regular health insurance coverage is supposed to care of your basic medical needs and any emergencies that arise. After all, that’s what health insurance is for, right? Maybe, maybe not. Accidents happen more often than we’d like […]

Ready to get in shape, but you’re short on time? Chances are pretty good you’re busy. Spending hours in the gym probably isn’t realistic. Right? The truth: only 23% of adults exercise at least 20–30 minutes a day.1 If you want to get in shape, lose weight, get stronger, and improve your health, exercise will […]

Looking for a health care provider? There’s something you need to do before you book a doctor’s appointment or go to the hospital: make sure your providers are “in-network.” You could save money with an in-network provider If you get care from an out-of-network provider, you may be surprised by your medical bill. Some health […]