The Doctor Will (Or Won’t) See You Now: Strategies For Receiving Health Care These Days
March 27, 2024
It’s not just you. According to a new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine, older adults spend an average of 3 weeks each year devoted to obtaining routine healthcare- whether it’s a doctor’s appointment, a medical test, a procedure, or some other contact with the healthcare system. Even scarier…
Book It: New Books To Enlighten You In The New Year
January 17, 2024
It’s a new year and a new opportunity to plunge into the latest reads from both favorite and new authors. For many, the success of the year is measured by how many books are consumed throughout the year. If you’re a constant book reader, you may be surprised to learn…
Eyes Wide Open: How To Approach The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
October 18, 2023
If you’re an agebuzz reader, then you or a loved one likely has health insurance through Medicare: either the Original Medicare (along with a Medigap Supplemental Policy) or a Medicare Advantage plan, which covers all that Original Medicare does but may also offer additional benefits (along with certain costs and…
Tell Me Where It Hurts: Finding A Doctor In Today’s World
October 4, 2023
You’re not alone if you’re feeling frustrated. Far too many have difficulty these days finding a primary care doctor who can be your “home base:” Someone to give you an annual check-up, be there for you when something seems wrong, guide you to specialists when you have particular problems, and…
According To Plan: For Yourself And Your Loved Ones, Plan Your Care In Advance
April 12, 2023
It’s never easy to discuss what happens if you or a loved one should become seriously ill. It’s only human nature that we would prefer not to discuss our own possible death or the potential loss of a loved one. But as you’ve likely experienced from those who have previously…
The Door Is Open: Medicare Open Enrollment For 2023
October 19, 2022
Along with Halloween and the changing color of leaves, Fall is the established time for Medicare Open Enrollment, which started on October 15th and runs through December 7th. While this period repeats every year (and we review it each year on agebuzz), your own situation may change from year to…