Q. My friend’s father recently suffered from pneumonia. Rather than being admitted to the hospital, he was offered another choice: hospital-level treatment in his home. I had never heard of such a thing. Is this type of care … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes the No Surprises Act Protect Seniors Against Unanticipated Medical Bills?
January 4, 2022 by
Ever open your mailbox to find a surprise medical bill you completely did not expect? Perhaps you had an emergency and had to go to the nearest doctor or hospital to receive care? What if you were not yet on Medicare or have a … [Read more...]
Print This PageSurprise Medical Bills May Become a Thing of the Past
December 10, 2019 by
Freya (80) had chest pains, a hacking cough, and a high fever when she was visiting her son, Andy. An ambulance was called and she was rushed to a hospital in her health plan’s network. As she headed home after a week's stay to … [Read more...]
Print This PageNASA SmartWatch, Implanted Health Devices, and Other New Technology for Seniors
October 14, 2014 by
Is Grandpa going gadget-crazy? Not quite yet, but we are getting there. According to a recent Pew Research survey, the number of older adults using the internet and related tech devices is increasing, with 59% of seniors reporting … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Being Cynical Cause Dementia?
June 12, 2014 by
Q. I am in my mid 60’s and I admit that I am generally quite negative-thinking and cynical. I have constant nagging back pain even though the doctors say there’s nothing wrong with my back. My grandchildren live 1,000 miles away … [Read more...]
Print This PageNine Things NOT to Say to a Parent of a Special Needs Child
June 5, 2014 by
Q. Recently, my friend Anna called and informed me that her 6-year-old son, Jeremy, was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She told me about some of his symptoms, including temper tantrums, outbursts, and the … [Read more...]
Print This PageBetter Care Coordination Will Save Tax Payers Billions
June 3, 2014 by
After experiencing discomfort, 75-year-old Stan visited his doctor and was ultimately rushed to the hospital and into surgery to remove a blockage from his large intestine. After a short time, he was transferred to a nearby … [Read more...]
Print This PageIntergenerational Care and the Magic of Girl Scout Cookies
May 29, 2014 by
Q. Five years ago my friend Jennifer, who is 91, met ten-year-old Emma when Emma was selling Girl Scout Cookies door-to-door. Emma never knew her own grandparents, and Jennifer’s family lives 1,000 miles away. They had the most … [Read more...]
Print This PageHonoring Our Veterans: An Underused Benefit
May 23, 2014 by
Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday where we take time to remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. The holiday, which is celebrated every year on the final Monday of May, was formerly … [Read more...]
Print This PageNon-Traditional Living Options for Seniors
May 20, 2014 by
Senior living has come a long way. Many Americans assume that when they grew old and frail, they will have go to an assisted-living facility or a nursing home. But this is not always the case. According to an AARP study, 88% of … [Read more...]
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