Taking a shower. Grocery shopping. Moving around the kitchen. Getting dressed. The underappreciated link between these mundane activities is good balance, which geriatricians say is key to maintaining an independent lifestyle as we age. Lacking balance can be dangerous. In the U.S., 3 million ...
MARQUETTE — Regardless of your age, if you have an appointment with a healthcare provider and you miss the appointment, you could be considered a No Show. Not a preferred label or category to be in. Some providers have a system where if that happens more than a few times, then you are not ...
Most people sign up for Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) when they’re first eligible, typically at age 65. It’s important to sign up promptly to avoid gaps in coverage or late enrollment penalties. However, if you’re already covered through an employer group health plan, it might make sense to sign up for Medicare later or delay Part B. If you are age 65 or older and receive Social Security benefits, you will be automatically enrolled in Part A. The 3 enrollment periods 1. When you’re turning 65 This is the “Initial Enrollment Period,” and ...
MARQUETTE — As adults enter their later years, they often do so carrying extra pounds that put them at higher risk for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. It’s also around this time when appetites shrink. But somehow, it seems more difficult than ever ...
ATLANTA — Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation set for a final Senate vote in the coming days. The Social Security Fairness Act would end longtime provisions that reduce the federal benefit for people who are also eligible for other ...
NEW YORK — Her memories of recording “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” are a little hazy. She remembers the producer placing decorations around the studio and blasting the air conditioner on a warm Nashville day to create a holiday spirit. The musicians, she recalls, nailed it in a ...
