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Extra Help for Medicare Part D

We all need a little help sometimes. There’s no shame in that. This is especially true when it comes to something as important as your health care....

The Truth About Expiration Dates

If you look on almost any item you buy at the grocery store, you’ll find a little date stamped somewhere. Sometimes it’s called Best Before or Sell...

Living with Visual Impairment

Weakening eyesight can be a terrifying and deeply inhibiting loss. Sight is the primary way we make our way through the world, so with it impaired...

Charles Bonnet Syndrome: Diagnosis and Care

You’re taking care of your visually-impaired mother. It’s just the two of you, and you’re fixing up some lunch while she’s watching TV in the other...

5 Ways to Get Dual Citizenship

We recently discussed why you may want to claim dual citizenship if it’s available to you. It’s all well and good to know why it’s worthwhile, but...

The Benefits of Healthy Proteins

For many Americans, proteins are the central focus of our meals. If dinner was a football team, the protein would be the quarterback. In other...

What is Dual Citizenship?

If you were born in the United States, you may have only ever thought of yourself as American. But one of the beautiful things of our country is...

Do Doctors Have to Disclose Conflicts of Interest

When we go to our doctor, we like to trust that the medical advice they’re giving us is what’s best for us in their medical opinion. Conflicts of...

Mood Foods: A Breakfast That Boosts Your Mood

Let’s say you’re feeling a little down today. There’s nothing specifically wrong, but you’ve just woken up and you’re in a bit of a bad mood. It...

Mood Foods 2: More Foods That Boost Your Mood

There are many foods out there that can make you happier just by eating them. Usually, this is because the meal was really, really tasty, but...

How Does Prior Authorization Affect Medicare Coverage?

If you’ve had Medicare coverage for a while, there’s a chance you may have run into something called prior authorization. Prior authorization can...

Mood Foods: Foods That Boost Your Mood

We all feel a little down sometimes. With all the benefits of being happy, though, it’s important that we try to reduce the amount that we feel...

Internet Safety Tips for Seniors

The internet can be a wonderful, informative, and entertaining place. It can’t be all bad — Medicareful Living is there, right? But for all the...

Common Causes of Incontinence in Seniors

Incontinence may seem like an embarrassing condition to have. It’s losing control of your body, and something you don’t really want to talk about...

5 Ways to Warm Up Quickly in the Winter

Throughout the winter, depending on where you live, we can expect it to be cold. Not only is this a comfort issue, it can be a safety concern as...

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