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2 days ago | 
health.usnews.com | Jennifer Lea Austin |C.J. Trent-Gurbuz
Senior Living: Creating Community, Finding SupportIn its new profile series, U.S. News reached out to residents of senior living communities and their loved ones to learn how their lives have changed for the better since moving to a senior living community. Among the reasons have been a sense of purpose, fulfillment and stimulation from activities, a lightening of the care load and, for all residents, companionship. Loneliness among older adults is both common and detrimental to health.
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1 month ago | 
health.usnews.com | Tina Donvito |C.J. Trent-Gurbuz
Diane Garbini was dissatisfied with all the hassle involved in getting in to see the primary care doctor for her husband, Dennis, 75. He has complex medical needs for which he sees specialists, but she often also needs to contact his primary doctor quickly, such as when he’s sick, has a medical question, needs medication or has another urgent issue.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
health.usnews.com | C.J. Trent-Gurbuz
Navigating Medicare plans and coverage options available can be confusing and overwhelming. The average Medicare beneficiary in 2024, for instance, has access to 43 Medicare Advantage plans, according to KFF. So, every year, U.S. News rates the Best Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D companies to help beneficiaries sort through what's available and find the best health insurance fit for their needs.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
health.usnews.com | C.J. Trent-Gurbuz
When you use links on our website, we may earn a fee. U.S. News identified the top-rated Medicare Advantage and Part D companies in every state.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
health.usnews.com | C.J. Trent-Gurbuz |Nina Cohn
Independent LivingSometimes known as retirement communities, independent living communities are for seniors who can live on their own, want to enjoy a community of other seniors and don’t require outside assistance for daily activities. These communities typically require residents to be at least 65 years of age, though some, known as active adult communities, are geared toward the 55-plus set.
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May 6, 2024 | 
health.usnews.com | Elaine K. Howley |C.J. Trent-Gurbuz
Senior living communities can take a range of forms, from independent living to assisted living and memory care, all of which are designed to meet the changing needs of older adults. Getty Images In the U.S., the baby boomer population – those born between 1946 and 1964 – is approaching a life stage that may dictate a move to one of these senior living options. By 2030, all baby boomers will have reached 65 years old, the threshold for retirement.
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Dec 4, 2023 | 
health.usnews.com | Paul Wynn |C.J. Trent-Gurbuz |Emily Gang |Elaine Hinzey
Hearing loss is a common condition in the U.S. and becomes increasingly more prevalent as we get older. In fact, more than 37.5 million American adults experience hearing loss, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Getty ImagesUntreated hearing loss doesn’t just cause frustration with daily living. The condition is also connected to hidden health risks, such as falls, cognitive decline, emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
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Nov 30, 2023 | 
health.usnews.com | C.J. Trent-Gurbuz |Emily Gang
Getty ImagesMedicare can be a complex web, and untangling its various strands to ensure you’re getting the most appropriate coverage can be daunting. One thread you might find yourself unsnarling is income-related monthly adjustment amounts, or IRMAA. In this article, we’ll go through the basics of what IRMAA entails and who might be required to pay this additional fee.
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Oct 19, 2023 | 
health.usnews.com | Elaine Hinzey |Gretchen Jacobson |C.J. Trent-Gurbuz
Getty ImagesMedicare insures millions of older Americans, but it’s a complex program that requires seniors to research their options when first enrolling and every year after during the renewal period. Because this task can be so daunting, you might be tempted to put it off for as long as possible. However, procrastinating can be a costly error. We've outlined the top 13 mistakes people tend to make during their Medicare enrollment period and how to avoid them.
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Oct 19, 2023 | 
health.usnews.com | Elaine K. Howley |Gretchen Jacobson |C.J. Trent-Gurbuz
Every year, millions of Medicare beneficiaries get the chance to make changes to their coverage for the upcoming year, but there can be a bewildering number of plans to choose from. Getty ImagesMedicare Part A, for instance, provides inpatient care, and Part B covers outpatient services. Together, they are known as "original Medicare." Medicare Part D offers prescription drug coverage, and Medigap is supplemental insurance to help cover out-of-pocket costs with original Medicare.
