Health & Wellness

Some Medicare Advantage beneficiaries receive Medicare flex cards, pre-paid debit cards for qualifying expenses, as part of their benefits. The U.S. government does not issue Medicare flex cards. This benefit is only available on select Medicare Advantage plans, a private alternative to Medicare. ...

The No Surprises Act is a federal law enacted to protect patients from unexpected medical bills. It aims to eliminate surprise medical billing, an issue that affects older adults far more than anyone else. ...

Multitasking can be exhausting for anyone. But heightened levels of multitasking during the holidays may prove utterly overwhelming for an older family member who used to 'do it all' for everyone else. ...

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government and private insurance providers eased requirements for telehealth providers so consumers could access medical care safely and remotely. As a result, spending on telehealthcare exploded throughout the healthcare industry. Now, charges from telehealth providers are being scrutinized. Healthcare fraud, including bogus telehealth invoicing and other false healthcare fraud schemes are coming to light, especially among Medicare beneficiaries. ...

Purpose is your reason to rise; it comes from within. Take time to explore your purpose and fuel your actions for optimal brain health and wellness.  ...

The first week of October is Active Aging Week. Why not celebrate the benefits of healthy aging and lifestyle by checking out the YMCA’s Active Older Adults (AOA) programs? ...

A sense of humor and laughter are vital as we age. They can boost our mental and physical health, reducing stress, anxiety and depression while helping us heal faster and respond more positively to medical treatments. ...

Are you feeling limber today? We’re not talking about your knees or back, but your brain. Give it a stretch with this deceptively simple exercise. Look at the numbers then select letters that spell out the answer to each question.  ...