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The Positive Impact Home Care Offers on Quality of Life

The Positive Impact Home Care Offers on Quality of Life

Home care services profoundly impact patients’ lives by allowing them to receive care in the comfort of their homes, surrounded by loved ones. This approach contributes to enhanced well-being and offers numerous other benefits that significantly improve the overall quality of life. November is National Homecare & Hospice Month, commemorating the incredible dedication of nurses, home care aides, therapists, and social workers who provide vital...

Avoid Costly Late Medicare Open Enrollment Penalties

Avoid Costly Late Medicare Open Enrollment Penalties

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs from October 15 to December 7 every year. This is the primary time when people with Medicare can choose a plan or make changes in their healthcare coverage. Plans can change from one year to the next, so it is important to thoroughly review and compare plans during Open Enrollment. When you first become eligible for Medicare, unless you...

8 Steps to Fall-Proof Your Home

8 Steps to Fall-Proof Your Home

This week is Active Aging Week, an annual campaign to promote the benefits of healthy aging and lifestyles. It is held during the first week of October, beginning on the first Monday of the month. In 2023, it runs from October 2 to October 8. Falls are one of the greatest health risks for older adults. Every year, millions of people ages 65 and older...

Debunking 5 Medigap Misconceptions

Debunking 5 Medigap Misconceptions

As the name implies, Medigap insurance is designed to fill in gaps in coverage that occur with Original Medicare. For example, if Original Medicare Part B covers 80% of medically necessary services for your outpatient care, a Medigap policy will cover the remaining 20%. This is important coverage to have, as there is no cap on out-of-pocket expenses with Original Medicare. Myths and misunderstandings concerning...

Everything You Need to Know about Medicare Open Enrollment in 2023

Everything You Need to Know about Medicare Open Enrollment in 2023

For those eligible for Medicare, Open Enrollment is the time to reconsider your options, select a plan, or make other adjustments to your healthcare coverage. The following are answers to key questions about Medicare Open Enrollment. What Is Medicare? Medicare is a federal fee-for-service health insurance program in two parts – hospital insurance (Part A) and medical insurance (Part B). For your medical coverage, you...