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3 days ago | 
health.usnews.com | Barbara Sadick |Shanley Chien
Key Takeaways As more people decide to age in place, caregiving from a distance is becoming increasingly common. Caregiving from a distance can make you feel anxious, guilty and overwhelmed, so it’s important to have a good network for you and on the ground for your loved one for it to be successful. Open and honest communication between those in your network will make it easier to fulfill your responsibilities.
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1 week ago | 
health.usnews.com | Paul Wynn |Shanley Chien
Key Takeaways Replacing missing or nonfunctional body parts with prosthetic devices can greatly enhance an individual's mobility, independence and emotional well-being. Prosthetic devices include both external devices, such as artificial limbs, and those that are surgically implanted, such as cochlear hearing implants. Medicare covers a wide range of prosthetic devices as long as they are deemed medically necessary and are obtained through a Medicare supplier.
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1 week ago | 
health.usnews.com | Tina Donvito |Shanley Chien
Key Takeaways In moderation, screen use can connect, teach and entertain. It's when it's used excessively and interferes with daily functioning that it becomes problematic. Screen addiction isn’t an official diagnosis, but some digital media can have an addictive effect on kids due to a rush of dopamine.
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1 week ago | 
health.usnews.com | Stacey Colino |Shanley Chien
Key Takeaways Strength training is essential for healthy aging, but it doesn't require a gym membership. Using your own body weight and everyday household objects, you can build muscle, improve balance and boost overall health at home. Staying physically active helps counteract age-related muscle loss and improves physical function.
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2 weeks ago | 
health.usnews.com | Cheyenne Buckingham |Shanley Chien
Key Takeaways Drug abuse and drug addiction are related but not the same. Drug abuse describes using legal or illegal substances in a way that is harmful, whereas drug addiction is a physical or psychological dependence on a drug. Someone with drug addiction isn't able to stop using the drug, despite knowing the consequences. This is why having a strong community is imperative for recovery.
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2 weeks ago | 
health.usnews.com | Tina Donvito |Shanley Chien
Key Takeaways Medicare Savings Programs can cover the costs of Medicare insurance premiums, deductibles, copays, coinsurance and prescriptions for qualifying individuals or couples. Four different types of programs are available for those with different income levels and assets: qualified Medicare beneficiary (QMB), specified low-income Medicare beneficiary (SLMB), qualifying individual (QI) and qualified disabled and working individual (QDWI). Some people may qualify for more than one.
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2 weeks ago | 
health.usnews.com | Stacey Colino |Shanley Chien
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2 weeks ago | 
health.usnews.com | Paul Wynn |Shanley Chien
Key Takeaways Medicare costs are rising in 2025, with higher premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses hitting seniors across Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Beneficiaries may face changes to their Medicare benefits under potential federal budget cuts, forcing them to navigate choices about doctors, drug coverage and provider networks.
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2 weeks ago | 
health.usnews.com | Tina Donvito |Shanley Chien
Key Takeaways Caregiving for a loved one can come with complex emotions, including love, guilt, frustration, grief and exhaustion. The comments people give to caregivers, however, are often simplistic, romanticized or contain unsolicited advice. Caregivers often feel socially isolated because others don’t seem to understand what they’re going through, offering only unhelpful and even hurtful comments.
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1 month ago | 
health.usnews.com | Paul Wynn |Shanley Chien
Key Takeaways Medicare’s chronic care management (CCM) program helps seniors with at least two chronic conditions manage their health care. Provided primarily through Medicare Part B, the CCM program provides personalized care planning designed to improve health outcomes, reduce hospitalizations and enhance quality of life. Some CCM benefits for seniors include 24/7 access to a health care provider, medication management and better care coordination.
