In 2019, it is estimated that more than 2.5 billion people are using smartphones worldwide! In the U.S., 94% of adults use mobile phones and 81% of those individuals are smartphone users according to the Pew Research Center. The adoption of smartphones is currently being led by the young, yet many seniors and adults over […]
Category Archives: FYI
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Sep
Sep
If you or a loved one have received bills for as many as five months of premiums, do not toss that bill away! According to the Social Security Administration, “Due to a processing error in January, some Medicare Advantage and Part D beneficiaries’ requests to have premiums withheld from their Social Security benefit checks did […]
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Aug
Aug
Six years ago, the AARP published a study that found many family caregivers performed medical/nursing tasks for care recipients. These tasks included managing medications, helping with assistive mobility, preparing food for special diets, providing wound care, even using monitors. Now, a new study shows more family caregivers are assuming responsibility for particularly demanding procedures. One […]
07
Aug
Aug
Sometimes it pays to review basic information. This is certainly true when it comes to Medicare; a survey conducted by the Medicare administration revealed that a majority of seniors could not name or describe the four parts of the Medicare system. This is information that every senior should have at hand, especially when signing up […]
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Jul
Jul
We know that “home instead” is the first choice for senior living in most cases. Numerous studies conducted by the American Association of Retired People and other organizations have confirmed this. Most seniors would prefer to “age in place” in the familiar surroundings of their long-time home. We also know that this sometimes becomes impossible […]
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Jul
Jul
Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) vs. Medicare Plan C (a Medigap Option) The Medicare terms “Part C” and “Plan C” sound enough alike to be the source of misunderstanding. If you are uncertain about the meanings of “Part C” and “Plan C,” here is a quick reference: Part C is a Medicare Advantage Plan (MA). […]
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Jul
Jul
Maintaining driving skills can be challenging for seniors. Senior drivers can remain safe on the road, but they should take care to maintain their driving skills. Normal aging may bring physical changes that require caution while on the road. Turning your head to search for oncoming traffic, judging distances, seeing well at night and braking […]
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Jun
Jun
Are you planning to travel outside the U.S. this summer? Remember that, except in rare cases, Medicare does not cover health care services outside the United States. There are several ways you can get health coverage outside the U.S. If you have a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy or a Medicare Advantage or another Medicare […]
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Jun
Jun
Almost all seniors are aware of the Social Security and Medicare programs. Both these programs were created by acts of Congress, but do you know about a third Congressional Act that is of great importance to seniors? It is the Older Americans Act. The Older Americans Act (OAA) provides critical services that help about 11 […]
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Jun
Jun
Do you know that as a senior you have a powerful voice in government? Many people would doubt this, but any politician or elected office holder knows that it is true, especially in Florida. We are the most senior-friendly state in the United States. Believe it or not, they hear seniors when they express opinions […]
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Jun
Jun
The current edition of OurSeniors.net Magazine has a lot of great content and informative articles. One of those articles deals with a situation for which seniors need to prepare: the death of a spouse. When this occurs, the surviving spouse must deal not only with grief, but also a good many unfamiliar matters. Seniors owe […]
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Jun
Jun
As if you did not know it, summer is already here weather-wise. If your house is not ready to handle the hot, humid days of summer, these are some simple steps suggested by Duke Energy, the electric service provider in much of the OurSeniors.net coverage area. Hire a qualified professional to inspect and clean your […]