Pneumonia and bronchitis are both respiratory conditions that can affect your breathing, cause a painful cough, and be accompanied by cold or flu-like symptoms. What is the difference between pneumonia and bronchitis? One big difference is where it develops in your body. Pneumonia develops in your lungs, while bronchitis develops in the airways that lead […]
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How to Prevent Shrinking With Age
Do you shrink with age? Research shows we do. Unless you have a bone disease, shrinking in height is considered a normal part of aging. People typically start to shrink after the age of 40 and lose about half an inch each decade. After the age of 80, it’s possible for both men and women […]
Why Is Fiber Important for Older Adults?
While dietary fiber is an important part of a healthy diet for people of all ages, it can greatly help older adults who have challenges with constipation, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and their weight. However, a whopping 97 percent of Americans are not getting enough of this plant-based carbohydrate in their diet, according to […]
5 Health Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that incorporates a series of weight shifting, body rotations, and semi-squat exercises with deep breathing techniques. Learn how its gentle movements are an ideal body and mind exercise for helping older adults stay healthy and fit. 1. Nearly anyone can do it! Unlike other types of exercise, […]
When to Enroll & Change Medicare Supplement Plans
Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap or MedSup), sold by private companies, helps pay some health care costs that Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) doesn’t cover. Policies can include coverage for deductibles, coinsurance, hospital costs, skilled nursing facility costs, and sometimes health care costs when traveling outside the U.S. If you’re considering one of the […]
Medicare Supplement Plan F vs. High-Deductible Plan F
After enrolling in Original Medicare Part A and Part B, you may decide to purchase a private supplemental insurance plan to help pay the costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover. During your six-month Medigap Open Enrollment Period, you can choose from up to 10 standardized Medigap plans (A, B, C, D, F, G, K, L, […]
Innovative Technologies for Hearing Loss
Innovations in technology have made dramatic advances in assistive hearing devices that have changed the lives of millions of Americans. Hearing specialists have designed and created products that provide cutting edge solutions based on the demands of their clients. People who live with hearing loss have unique needs. Innovative products on the market reflect the […]