Home Care for Elderly in Their Own Homes: 5 Things You Need to Know
Aging can be confusing and difficult for seniors, especially if things like alzheimes and dementia are starting to take hold, but even at the best of times it can be tough. Some seniors require a little extra help, and some require more than a little…
Indoor Activities for Seniors During Lockdown
During these strange times as we engage with a “new normal”, isolation and loneliness among seniors is greater than ever. Senior citizens already know that loneliness and feelings of isolation can creep up on them, and when it’s mandated for family members and friends to…
What Can Seniors Get For Free? Health, Entertainment, Education, Food, and more!
We’re all getting older, all the time. When you enter your golden years, there are a number of new challenges and tests that you’ll be faced with. Some will be bigger and more consequential than others, but a big challenge for many seniors is money….
How to Help a Senior Embrace Healthy Lifestyle Changes
Embracing healthy lifestyle changes is one of the best ways to increase the likelihood of positive health outcomes. Whether you’re young or old, making positive changes is incredibly beneficial. The goal of the healthcare system is, essentially, to keep us alive and to manage any…
Hip Replacement Surgery: How Much Will My Medicare Cover?
Hip replacement surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on Medicare recipients. Without coverage, the cost of hip replacement can be staggering and may top $40,000. Fortunately, Medicare does cover hip replacement surgery as long as it’s medically necessary and reasonable after…
Most Common Operations Medicare Doesn’t Cover for Seniors
Medicare covers many of the costs of medically necessary surgery for seniors, but many types of operations are excluded from coverage. As a general rule, elective surgery including cosmetic surgery is not covered by Medicare. If a procedure is considered medically necessary, it will usually…