As we age, changes in functionality and ability are inevitable. Activities that were once easy or second nature  become more challenging. Navigating steps or curbs, getting up from a chair or sofa, or even just opening a jar  present more difficulty. We often expect these kinds of changes. After all, we’ve felt these changes ourselves. 

It’s easy to sign up for a "my Social Security" account. You can access your information, benefits, and important services from just about anywhere with your personal and secure online account.

The final quarter of the year sees the highest rate of donations to charitable organizations. There are many things to consider before you donate, such as the legitimacy of a charity. Scammers often take advantage of these moments of vulnerability to deceive donors.

Like most things in life, when problems are caught early, the treatment is usually easier and less expensive, which is why regular dental visits can be so important. A dental check-up at the end of the year can be especially cost-effective for patients with dental coverage and/or HSA accounts, since they generally expire at year's end, with little to no carryover into the next.

There is a misconception that arthritis is just joint pain, and those who have it should simply “power through” it. Joint pain and arthritis are not the same. Arthritis is a significant disease that can worsen over time. You should seek help to prevent further joint damage.

More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, and many more of us know, love and care for someone with the disease. November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the perfect time to review holiday plans about caregiving, memory loss, COVID-19 exposure and other issues.