Two years ago this spring, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed into law, bringing real benefits to the tens of millions of Americans who have Medicare. In 2011, as a result of the ACA: almost 3.6 million Medicare beneficiaries saved more than $2.1 billion on prescription drugs in the coverage gap thanks to discounts […]
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Sexuality & the Senior By Jennifer FitzPatrick, MSW, LCSW-C
The concept of a grandparent as a sexual being is uncomfortable for many. But sexuality is an important component of any adult’s self-image, including those older than fifty. Seniors have frequently been labeled as asexual in American culture, particularly with stereotypes that older men are impotent and older women as frigid. On the contrary, seniors […]
Winter tips for healthy joints
Just because it’s cold outside, doesn’t mean it’s time to give exercise the cold shoulder. In-fact, for those dealing with joint-related issues, staying active is key to enjoying healthy joints all winter-long. Kelly A. Portnoff, M.D., a rheumatologist at The Portland Clinic, sees a number of patients living with autoimmune related arthritis or osteoarthritis, who […]
Memory Strategies For Senior Citizens – What Technology Today Tells Us!
Memory loss, lack of brain clarity, or fear of memory loss is something experienced by just about every aging adult or senior citizen today! Facing these obstacle personally can cause a lot of panic, anxiety and frustration. Most aging adults think they are losing their ability to focus and remember because their brain is just […]
New treatments and proven prevention methods benefit diabetics
By Leslee Jaquette Nationwide, the incidence of diabetes is increasing. According to Bev Bromfield, program manager for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) serving Southwest Washington, one in five individuals over the age of 65 has diabetes. In 2009 it was estimated that 5.6 million Americans take insulin and that 4.5 million of those individuals have […]
Medicare and Prevention: Take Charge of Your Health
By Ron Pollack, Executive Director, Families USA Experts tell us the key to making New Year’s resolutions is to make your goals realistic. So if walking a mile is a challenge, don’t tell yourself this is the year you’re going to run a marathon. Instead, how about something more attainable—something that will serve you better […]