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3 Ways to Stay Active This Spring

As the weather warms and the flowers bloom, it’s a perfect time to get outside and reconnect with people, nature, and the things that bring us joy. Here are a few ways to get outside and stay active this spring.

Nutrition Tips for Older Adults

Eating a healthy diet can be tough at any age, but it’s often especially difficult for seniors. There are many reasons for this. Appetites fluctuate, nutritional needs change, and chronic disease or medication affects how or what you eat. Therefore, it’s important to be aware of the different ...

Dental Coverage for Medicare Recipients

The health of your mouth, teeth and gums can greatly affect your overall health and wellbeing. Therefore, maintaining oral and dental health is increasingly important. For seniors, having affordable dental coverage is vital.

How to Control Your Blood Pressure [Infographic]

High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart disease in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

6 Exercises for Limited Mobility

Stretching and exercising are one of the best keys to increasing your mobility, building up stamina, and preventing diseases. We have found some invaluable exercises that can become part of your daily routine.

Diabetes and Medicare: What’s Covered?

Many people who are enrolled in Medicare have questions on how diabetic self-testing equipment and supplies are covered. Blood sugar (also called blood glucose) self-testing equipment and supplies are covered as durable medical equipment (DME) for all people with Medicare Part B who have diabetes, ...

Does Medicare Cover Nursing Facilities?

Are you wondering if Medicare will pay for nursing facility care? We are here to clear up any confusion and explain what requirements must be passed in order to receive nursing care cost assistance from Medicare and what exact nursing care can be provided by Medicare.