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3 Quick Facts About Medical Bills
Nearly one in four Americans have medical debt, according to a recent survey by Lending Tree. Being armed with facts and information can help you avoid unnecessary medical debt and help you navigate medical bills. Here are three important facts for you to know: 90...
New Drugs in the Alzheimer’s Arsenal
Until very recently, those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease had very few treatment options. While the disease is progressive and there is still no cure, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted approval to two new medications that, for the first time,...
Cancer Genetic Testing: What You Need to Know to Save Your Life
Many people feel that cancer tends to run in the family, but they may not be aware of how real the risk of inherited cancer is for them. Cancer is still one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and up to 10 percent of cancers are linked to an inherited...
Polypharmacy: Too Many Medications Can be Bad for Your Health
Have you heard of polypharmacy? More importantly, do you know what it is and how – not to mention why - to avoid it? Polypharmacy can lead to overprescribing which can lead to poor quality of life and even death. “Of Americans 65 and older, two-thirds take at least...
From the Hospital to Short-term Rehab/Skilled Nursing Facility: 5 Tips for Success
When an older adult is hospitalized for more than three days, the hospital may recommend that they receive short-term rehabilitation (physical, occupational, speech) in a skilled nursing facility. Here are five tips for a safe discharge: Be able to describe the...
An Unpleasant Surprise: Handling Unexpected Medical Bills
Did you know? In the U.S., there is $88 billion in medical debt on consumer credit records as of June 2021. The total amount of medical debt in collections in the U.S. is likely higher, since not all medical debt in collections is furnished to consumer reporting...