Jim Miller
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Jim Miller
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Keeping Your Balance as You Age
Here’s what you should know about aging and balance - plus, helpful tips and tricks to improve stability!
How to Start a Walking Program and Stay Motivated
Here are some things you should know to help get you started and stay motivated.
How Seniors Can Protect Themselves from Cybercrimes
Unfortunately, cybercrimes against seniors continue to be a big problem in the U.S. According to the FBI 2022 Elder Fraud Report, cybercrime cost Americans over age...
What You’ll Pay for Medicare in 2025
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced their cost adjustments for 2025 and the increases for premiums and out-of-pocket costs for most beneficiaries...
What Happens if You Work While Receiving Social Security?
You can collect Social Security retirement benefits and work at the same time but depending on how old you are and how much you earn,...
How to Choose a Memory Care Unit for a Loved One with Dementia
Choosing a good memory care residential unit for a loved one with dementia is a very important decision that requires careful evaluation and some homework....
How to Find a Medical Escort After a Procedure
Finding “door-through-door” medical escort services for outpatient screenings and procedures that involve anesthesia can be challenging for older patients without nearby family or friends to...
How a Health Savings Account Can Boost Your Retirement Savings
An HSA, is a fantastic tool that can help you build up a tax-free stash of money for medical expenses now and after you retire....
Free Online Hearing Tests You Can Take at Home
These tests are a quick and convenient option for the millions of Americans that have mild to moderate hearing loss.
Does Medicare Cover Mobility Scooters or Wheelchairs?
If you’re enrolled in original Medicare, getting an electric-powered mobility scooter or wheelchair that’s covered by Medicare starts with a visit to your doctor’s office.
Should Seniors Consider a Reverse Mortgage Now?
Here's why you may or may not want to consider one right now.
Does Medicare Cover Second Medical Opinions?
Getting a second medical opinion from another doctor is a smart idea that may offer you a fresh perspective and additional options for treating your...
Best Dating Apps for Retirees
Whether you’re interested in dating again or just looking for a friend to spend time with, these apps can help!
Should You Take Daily Aspirin for Your Heart?
If you don’t have heart disease, should you take it as a preventative measure? The answer for most people is probably not.
How to Write a Living Will
Preparing a living will now is a smart decision that gives you a say in how you want to be treated at the end of...
Best Pill Boxes and Medication Management Tools
Pill organizers play an important role in keeping people healthy because they help you stay on top of your medication regimen. While there are many...
5 Ways Retirees on Medicare Can Afford Dental Care
Unfortunately, about two-thirds of US retirees don’t have dental insurance today.
Best CPAP Alternatives for Sleep Apnea
Many people have difficulty tolerating CPAP and don’t stick with it. But CPAP machines have become smaller and quieter, with more comfortable options available. And...
Toenail Trimming Tips for Seniors
For many older adults, toenails can become thicker and harder to cut, and reduced flexibility can make it more difficult to even get into the...
How Seniors Can Make Their Bathrooms Safer and Easier to Use
Because more accidents and injuries happen in the bathroom than in any other room in the house, this is a very important room to modify,...
How to Find a Cheaper Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
Research shows that many Medicare beneficiaries with Part D coverage can lower their prescription drug costs by shopping among plans each year during the open...
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