Nursing homes have become an essential part of care for many elderly and disabled individuals who require assistance with daily living or medical needs. However, the cost of nursing home care has been rising steadily, raising concerns about whether Medicare,…
Seniors relying primarily on Social Security face significant challenges affording long-term dementia care, as the costs of such care often far exceed typical Social Security benefits. Dementia care, especially memory care or assisted living tailored for cognitive decline, is expensive…
Seniors turning 65 face an important decision about their health insurance: whether to rely solely on Medicare or to also purchase private insurance. The answer depends on individual health needs, financial situation, and preferences for coverage flexibility. At age 65,…
The question of whether older Americans are pressured into Medicare Advantage (MA) plans is complex and involves multiple factors related to how these plans are marketed, structured, and regulated. Medicare Advantage plans are private insurance alternatives to traditional Medicare, offering…
Medicare does cover remote monitoring services for aging adults, specifically through a program called Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM). RPM involves the use of digital technologies to collect health data from patients outside traditional healthcare settings, such as in their homes,…
Medicare cuts have a profound and multifaceted impact on dementia research and care, affecting everything from the pace of scientific discovery to the quality and accessibility of services for patients and their families. To understand how these cuts ripple through…
Seniors over 80 can qualify for disability benefits alongside retirement, but the specifics depend on the type of benefits, eligibility criteria, and how retirement and disability programs interact. Generally, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are designed for individuals who…
The aging of the population is indeed putting significant pressure on Social Security’s financial structure, making higher payroll taxes a likely necessity to sustain the program. Social Security is primarily funded by payroll taxes collected from current workers, which are…
Seniors are deeply concerned about the recent and upcoming cuts to Medicare Advantage programs, as these changes directly affect their healthcare coverage, costs, and access to services. Medicare Advantage, a popular alternative to Original Medicare, covers more than 34 million…
Medicare does cover certain diagnostic testing for Alzheimer’s disease, but coverage depends on the type of test, the medical necessity, and whether the test is ordered by a treating physician managing a specific medical problem. Traditionally, diagnosing Alzheimer’s has involved…