ZYRTEC, BENADRYL AMONG COMMON DRUGS THAT CAN CAUSE DEMENTIA Zyrtec, Benadryl Among Common Drugs that Can Cause Dementia. February 6, 2020. SHARE. Many drugs can cause brain fog and memory loss, but one type of drug can cause more severe conditions like dementia, stroke, and hallucinations. Anticholinergic drugs dampen neurotransmitters, sometimes causing permanent damage. SUBACUTE CARE AND MEDICARE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Subacute care generally falls under Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care. Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing facility care, after which point you’ll have to pay out of pocket. Long-term care insurance may help pay for SNF stay after your coverage period has ended. After you’ve been out of the facility for 60 days, a new THE 11 MOST DEVIOUS SCAMS TARGETING SENIORS Current scams. Current scams on the rise include ACA open enrollment scams, COVID-19 survey scams, door-to-door Medicare insurance scams, Medicare card scams, and vaccine passport scams. Scams can be traumatic, but being prepared can help you avoid the pain and inconvenience. Hang up the phone as soon as you think a call is a

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HOW TO GET COVERAGE FOR ADULT DAY CARE Ways to get help with costs. There are options for getting help paying for adult day care. Medicaid Waivers. These waivers let states provide Medicaid services outside of a nursing home to those who live at home. State Medicaid Plan. Programs vary by state, so check with your state to see what they offer. Veterans Health Benefits. 4 INSULIN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES If you’re a Medicare beneficiary who struggles to pay for insulin every month, these insulin assistance programs may help you pay as little as $0 per month. Many people with diabetes were struggling to afford insulin and oral medications long before the COVID-19 pandemic began. But now, amid a global health crisis that’s led to a record-breaking unemployment rate in the United States TOP 10 BOOKS THAT EXPLAIN MEDICARE In this two-to three-hour read, you will gain a better understanding of Medicare and the system that even professionals have struggled to understand. The author, Rick Mortimer, helps guide you through the maze of Medicare. Medicare: 2018-2020 The Complete Comprehensive Guide: Learn Your Insurance Options! Mario Robertson’s Medicare:

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MEDICARE AT 50: A NEW MEDICARE BUY-IN BILL Medicare at 50: a New Medicare Buy-In Bill. March 12, 2019. SHARE. The next big change to Medicare could be to offer a buy-in option for people between ages 50 and 64. Backed by several Democratic senators, this bill could be especially helpful for people forced into retirement before age 65 or who chose to retire early. WHO DID BIDEN CHOOSE FOR THE NEW ADMINISTRATOR OF MEDICARE? President Biden named Chiquita Brooks-LaSure as his new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator last Friday. This position oversees all things Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act-related. Brooks-LaSure previously served at the agency during the Obama administration, where she worked on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). IS THE GOVERNMENT UNFAIRLY PUSHING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE? Is the Government Unfairly Pushing Medicare Advantage? January 7, 2019. SHARE. Enrollment in Medicare Advantage has grown over three times since 2005, with currently around 20 million beneficiaries. Enrollment is projected to increase to 42 percent of the country by 2028, according to the Congressional Budget Office. THE DO NOT CALL LIST WON’T STOP ROBOCALLS. HERE’S HOW. The “Do Not Call” registry (or do not call list) was established in 2003 with the goal to stop companies from calling you and making a sales pitch. However, if you’ve added your name to the list, it won’t stop you from getting robocalls, which are often sent ZYRTEC, BENADRYL AMONG COMMON DRUGS THAT CAN CAUSE DEMENTIA Zyrtec, Benadryl Among Common Drugs that Can Cause Dementia. February 6, 2020. SHARE. Many drugs can cause brain fog and memory loss, but one type of drug can cause more severe conditions like dementia, stroke, and hallucinations. Anticholinergic drugs dampen neurotransmitters, sometimes causing permanent damage. SUBACUTE CARE AND MEDICARE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Subacute care generally falls under Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care. Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing facility care, after which point you’ll have to pay out of pocket. Long-term care insurance may help pay for SNF stay after your coverage period has ended. After you’ve been out of the facility for 60 days, a new THE 11 MOST DEVIOUS SCAMS TARGETING SENIORS Current scams. Current scams on the rise include ACA open enrollment scams, COVID-19 survey scams, door-to-door Medicare insurance scams, Medicare card scams, and vaccine passport scams. Scams can be traumatic, but being prepared can help you avoid the pain and inconvenience. Hang up the phone as soon as you think a call is a

scam.

HOW TO GET COVERAGE FOR ADULT DAY CARE Ways to get help with costs. There are options for getting help paying for adult day care. Medicaid Waivers. These waivers let states provide Medicaid services outside of a nursing home to those who live at home. State Medicaid Plan. Programs vary by state, so check with your state to see what they offer. Veterans Health Benefits. 4 INSULIN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES If you’re a Medicare beneficiary who struggles to pay for insulin every month, these insulin assistance programs may help you pay as little as $0 per month. Many people with diabetes were struggling to afford insulin and oral medications long before the COVID-19 pandemic began. But now, amid a global health crisis that’s led to a record-breaking unemployment rate in the United States TOP 10 BOOKS THAT EXPLAIN MEDICARE In this two-to three-hour read, you will gain a better understanding of Medicare and the system that even professionals have struggled to understand. The author, Rick Mortimer, helps guide you through the maze of Medicare. Medicare: 2018-2020 The Complete Comprehensive Guide: Learn Your Insurance Options! Mario Robertson’s Medicare:

2018-2020

MEDICARE AT 50: A NEW MEDICARE BUY-IN BILL Medicare at 50: a New Medicare Buy-In Bill. March 12, 2019. SHARE. The next big change to Medicare could be to offer a buy-in option for people between ages 50 and 64. Backed by several Democratic senators, this bill could be especially helpful for people forced into retirement before age 65 or who chose to retire early. WHO DID BIDEN CHOOSE FOR THE NEW ADMINISTRATOR OF MEDICARE? President Biden named Chiquita Brooks-LaSure as his new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator last Friday. This position oversees all things Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act-related. Brooks-LaSure previously served at the agency during the Obama administration, where she worked on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). IS THE GOVERNMENT UNFAIRLY PUSHING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE? Is the Government Unfairly Pushing Medicare Advantage? January 7, 2019. SHARE. Enrollment in Medicare Advantage has grown over three times since 2005, with currently around 20 million beneficiaries. Enrollment is projected to increase to 42 percent of the country by 2028, according to the Congressional Budget Office. THE DO NOT CALL LIST WON’T STOP ROBOCALLS. HERE’S HOW. The “Do Not Call” registry (or do not call list) was established in 2003 with the goal to stop companies from calling you and making a sales pitch. However, if you’ve added your name to the list, it won’t stop you from getting robocalls, which are often sent AGING IN PLACE: THE TECHNOLOGY YOU NEED With new advances in technology, more seniors are able to age in place. So what is aging in place? The term refers to remaining in the comfort of your home as you age, rather than moving into a nursing home or other assisted living facility. CONTROVERSIAL ALZHEIMER'S DRUG FDA APPROVED Big move for the fight against Alzheimer’s. This approval is significant in many ways. Aduhelm is the first novel therapy approved for Alzheimer’s disease since 2003. MEDICARE MONEY ARCHIVES Recently instated, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, who oversees the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces in addition to Medicare, Medicaid, and the

Children’s

HOW TO GET COVERAGE FOR ADULT DAY CARE Ways to get help with costs. There are options for getting help paying for adult day care. Medicaid Waivers. These waivers let states provide Medicaid services outside of a nursing home to those who live at home. State Medicaid Plan. Programs vary by state, so check with your state to see what they offer. Veterans Health Benefits. THIRD STIMULUS CHECK COMING YOUR WAY! LET’S ADDRESS SOME Third Stimulus Check Coming Your Way! Let’s Address Some Issues. March 15, 2021. SHARE. Since President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan on March 11, many senior Americans have yet to receive their third stimulus checks. While some households will see the funds within the next few days, others may be in for a longer wait. HOW TO FIX THE MEDICARE PROBLEM: 5 POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS How to fix the Medicare problem? We reported last week that Medicare Part A is running low on funds. The Medicare Trustees reported that the Medicare hospital insurance trust fund will run out by 2026 and Social Security will become insolvent by 2034. MEDICARE COVERAGE STROKE ARCHIVES Did you know that every year more than 795,000 people in the US have a stroke? About 610,000 of these 4 INSULIN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES If you’re a Medicare beneficiary who struggles to pay for insulin every month, these insulin assistance programs may help you pay as little as $0 per month. Many people with diabetes were struggling to afford insulin and oral medications long before the COVID-19 pandemic began. But now, amid a global health crisis that’s led to a record-breaking unemployment rate in the United States NEW TAMIFLU-LIKE PILL PROVES SUCCESSFUL AT FIGHTING COVID-19 New Tamiflu-like Pill Proves Successful at Fighting COVID-19. March 10, 2021. SHARE. The first stage of testing of the experimental COVID-19 pill called Molnupiravir, by Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, has proved to be an effective way to fight the virus. The medication functions as an at-home, five-day treatment, similar to

Tamiflu, that

NEW J.D. POWER RANKINGS: TOP 10 MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS A new J.D. Power study on member satisfaction rated the top 10 Medicare Advantage plans, with Kaiser Permanente earning the top spot for its fourth year.. Overall member satisfaction is still high with Medicare Advantage even though there are 1.5 million new enrollees, up SUBACUTE CARE AND MEDICARE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW The goal of subacute care is to get you back to functioning at the level you did before entering care. You might still need more therapy or home health care when you are done with SAR.Examples of issues that might call for subacute care are:Hip replacementFallRecovering from an illnessHeart conditionCOPDStrokeDiabetes NEW J.D. POWER RANKINGS: TOP 10 MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANSJD POWER MEDICARE ADVANTAGE STUDYRANKING OF MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS A new J.D. Power study on member satisfaction rated the top 10 Medicare Advantage plans, with Kaiser Permanente earning the top spot for its fourth year.. Overall member satisfaction is still high with Medicare Advantage even though there are 1.5 million new enrollees, up MEDICARE AT 50: A NEW MEDICARE BUY-IN BILLMEDICARE AT 50 ACTMEDICARE AT 50 YEARS OLDMEDICARE AGE 50MEDICARE PR 50 DENIALCAN I GET MEDICARE AT 50MEDICARE DENIAL CODE PR 50 The next big change to Medicare could be to offer a buy-in option for people between ages 50 and 64. Backed by several Democratic senators, this bill could be especially helpful for people forced into retirement before age 65 or who chose to retire early. ZYRTEC, BENADRYL AMONG COMMON DRUGS THAT CAN CAUSE DEMENTIA Many drugs can cause brain fog and memory loss, but one type of drug can cause more severe conditions like dementia, stroke, and hallucinations.Anticholinergic drugs dampen neurotransmitters, sometimes causing permanent damage. How anticholinergic drugs work 4 INSULIN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES If you’re a Medicare beneficiary who struggles to pay for insulin every month, these insulin assistance programs may help you pay as little as $0 per month. Many people with diabetes were struggling to afford insulin and oral medications long before the COVID-19 pandemic began. But now, amid a global health crisis that’s led to a record-breaking unemployment rate in the United States THE 11 MOST DEVIOUS SCAMS TARGETING SENIORS According to the FBI, the largest targets for scammers are women over age 60 who live alone. Unfortunately, the scams that extort the most money from seniors tend to be perpetrated by a family member, such as children, nieces, or nephews. TOP 10 BOOKS THAT EXPLAIN MEDICARE Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies ; In Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies, Part D is explained in an easy-to-understand way.This book will show you how to find the best option for drug coverage whether you’re new to Medicare or just looking to change your plan. IS THE GOVERNMENT UNFAIRLY PUSHING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE? Enrollment in Medicare Advantage has grown over three times since 2005, with currently around 20 million beneficiaries. Enrollment is projected to increase to 42 percent of the country by 2028, according to the Congressional Budget Office. WHO DID BIDEN CHOOSE FOR THE NEW ADMINISTRATOR OF MEDICARE? President Biden named Chiquita Brooks-LaSure as his new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator last Friday. This position oversees all things Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act-related. Brooks-LaSure previously served at the agency during the Obama administration, where she worked on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). THE DO NOT CALL LIST WON’T STOP ROBOCALLS. HERE’S HOW.FREE STOP ROBO APPSHOW TO STOP ROBO CALLINGHOW TO STOP ROBO CALLINGHOW TO STOP

ROBO TEXTS

The “Do Not Call” registry (or do not call list) was established in 2003 with the goal to stop companies from calling you and making a sales pitch. However, if you’ve added your name to the list, it won’t stop you from getting robocalls, which are often sent SUBACUTE CARE AND MEDICARE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW The goal of subacute care is to get you back to functioning at the level you did before entering care. You might still need more therapy or home health care when you are done with SAR.Examples of issues that might call for subacute care are:Hip replacementFallRecovering from an illnessHeart conditionCOPDStrokeDiabetes NEW J.D. POWER RANKINGS: TOP 10 MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANSJD POWER MEDICARE ADVANTAGE STUDYRANKING OF MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS A new J.D. Power study on member satisfaction rated the top 10 Medicare Advantage plans, with Kaiser Permanente earning the top spot for its fourth year.. Overall member satisfaction is still high with Medicare Advantage even though there are 1.5 million new enrollees, up MEDICARE AT 50: A NEW MEDICARE BUY-IN BILLMEDICARE AT 50 ACTMEDICARE AT 50 YEARS OLDMEDICARE AGE 50MEDICARE PR 50 DENIALCAN I GET MEDICARE AT 50MEDICARE DENIAL CODE PR 50 The next big change to Medicare could be to offer a buy-in option for people between ages 50 and 64. Backed by several Democratic senators, this bill could be especially helpful for people forced into retirement before age 65 or who chose to retire early. ZYRTEC, BENADRYL AMONG COMMON DRUGS THAT CAN CAUSE DEMENTIA Many drugs can cause brain fog and memory loss, but one type of drug can cause more severe conditions like dementia, stroke, and hallucinations.Anticholinergic drugs dampen neurotransmitters, sometimes causing permanent damage. How anticholinergic drugs work 4 INSULIN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES If you’re a Medicare beneficiary who struggles to pay for insulin every month, these insulin assistance programs may help you pay as little as $0 per month. Many people with diabetes were struggling to afford insulin and oral medications long before the COVID-19 pandemic began. But now, amid a global health crisis that’s led to a record-breaking unemployment rate in the United States THE 11 MOST DEVIOUS SCAMS TARGETING SENIORS According to the FBI, the largest targets for scammers are women over age 60 who live alone. Unfortunately, the scams that extort the most money from seniors tend to be perpetrated by a family member, such as children, nieces, or nephews. TOP 10 BOOKS THAT EXPLAIN MEDICARE Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies ; In Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies, Part D is explained in an easy-to-understand way.This book will show you how to find the best option for drug coverage whether you’re new to Medicare or just looking to change your plan. IS THE GOVERNMENT UNFAIRLY PUSHING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE? Enrollment in Medicare Advantage has grown over three times since 2005, with currently around 20 million beneficiaries. Enrollment is projected to increase to 42 percent of the country by 2028, according to the Congressional Budget Office. WHO DID BIDEN CHOOSE FOR THE NEW ADMINISTRATOR OF MEDICARE? President Biden named Chiquita Brooks-LaSure as his new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) administrator last Friday. This position oversees all things Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act-related. Brooks-LaSure previously served at the agency during the Obama administration, where she worked on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). THE DO NOT CALL LIST WON’T STOP ROBOCALLS. HERE’S HOW.FREE STOP ROBO APPSHOW TO STOP ROBO CALLINGHOW TO STOP ROBO CALLINGHOW TO STOP

ROBO TEXTS

The “Do Not Call” registry (or do not call list) was established in 2003 with the goal to stop companies from calling you and making a sales pitch. However, if you’ve added your name to the list, it won’t stop you from getting robocalls, which are often sent CONTROVERSIAL ALZHEIMER'S DRUG FDA APPROVED Big move for the fight against Alzheimer’s. This approval is significant in many ways. Aduhelm is the first novel therapy approved for Alzheimer’s disease since 2003. MEDICARE MONEY ARCHIVES Recently instated, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, who oversees the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces in addition to Medicare, Medicaid, and the

Children’s

4 INSULIN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES If you’re a Medicare beneficiary who struggles to pay for insulin every month, these insulin assistance programs may help you pay as little as $0 per month. Many people with diabetes were struggling to afford insulin and oral medications long before the COVID-19 pandemic began. But now, amid a global health crisis that’s led to a record-breaking unemployment rate in the United States THIRD STIMULUS CHECK COMING YOUR WAY! LET’S ADDRESS SOME Since President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan on March 11, many senior Americans have yet to receive their third stimulus checks. While some households will see the funds within the next few days, others may be in for a longer wait. HOW TO FIX THE MEDICARE PROBLEM: 5 POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS How to fix the Medicare problem? We reported last week that Medicare Part A is running low on funds. The Medicare Trustees reported that the Medicare hospital insurance trust fund will run out by 2026 and Social Security will become insolvent by 2034. MEDICARE COVERAGE STROKE ARCHIVES Did you know that every year more than 795,000 people in the US have a stroke? About 610,000 of these NEW J.D. POWER RANKINGS: TOP 10 MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS A new J.D. Power study on member satisfaction rated the top 10 Medicare Advantage plans, with Kaiser Permanente earning the top spot for its fourth year.. Overall member satisfaction is still high with Medicare Advantage even though there are 1.5 million new enrollees, up NEW TAMIFLU-LIKE PILL PROVES SUCCESSFUL AT FIGHTING COVID-19 The first stage of testing of the experimental COVID-19 pill called Molnupiravir, by Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics, has proved to be an effective way to fight the virus. HOW TO GET COVERAGE FOR ADULT DAY CARE Adult day care is a good option for caregivers who need to take a break, take care of their own wellbeing, or go to work. It is a good alternative to home health care, which can GETTING TOO MANY SPAM PHONE CALLS? GET ON THE DO NOT CALL LIST The first step is to get on the do not call list. To register for the Do Not Call list, call 1-888-382-1222 from the phone number you wish to be on the list. Or, you can register online at www.DONOTCALL.gov. To register online, you'll need to enter an active email address. It’s important to register both your home phone and your cell phone so you don’t keep getting annoying spam calls.

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