With elevated risk for certain types of cancers and high rates of chronic disease, women have unique health requirements. For many women age 65 and older, Medicare is an important piece of the puzzle, offering screenings and other services designed to identify or treat these conditions at little or no cost. Here’s some information on […]

With Annual Enrollment just around the corner, seniors everywhere are reviewing their Medicare plans to see if they need to make changes to their health care coverage. If you’re new to Medicare, you may be wondering where to start, and how to make sure you are enrolled in the right plan to fit your needs […]

After age 50, men have an increased risk of developing certain cancers, like prostate and colorectal cancer. In fact, colorectal cancer is the number two leading cause of cancer related deaths—and risk only goes up with age according to cancer.org. Men also have higher rates than women for heart disease, diabetes and stroke, three of […]

The number that you’re used to seeing on your Medicare card is about to change. For years, your Social Security number was used to identify you, clearly visible on the front of your card. But starting in April of 2018, Medicare will remove your Social Security number and assign a new number, changing it to […]

As you approach age 65, you may be worrying about how you will handle unexpected medical costs. Luckily, Medicare can help. Understanding your options, and what is available to you can help you manage your health expenses as you age.  There are only two ways to get Medicare coverage for things like doctor visits, outpatient […]