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Oct
Oct
The last few days have brought some relatively good news for seniors from the two most important government agencies in their lives. The Social Security Administration announced that 2019 will bring the biggest cost-of-living adjustment to Social Security recipients in years. That COLA will be 2.8%, not a fortune by any means, but better than […]
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Oct
Oct
No subject is of greater interest to seniors than the Medicare program. As Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period for 2019 coverage starts today (October 15 through December 7), there is some good news about changes coming in the new year. As a reminder, if you are already enrolled in Medicare and happy with your coverage, you […]
08
Oct
Oct
Florida is fortunate (and proud) to be home to the largest concentration of seniors of any state in the nation. Residents of many other states have chosen to spend their senior living years right here in the “Sunshine State,” and they are a blessing to our communities. Our state has responded by providing numerous resources […]
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Oct
Oct
It is time to remind all seniors that the Medicare Open Enrollment period begins on October 15, 2018 and runs through December 7, 2018. During this time, beneficiaries can make changes to their Medicare supplemental coverage. These dates are important because once the enrollment period has ended no further changes to Medicare enrollment can be […]
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Aug
Aug
If you are an older adult, you likely already know the risks falls can pose to your health. Falls are a primary cause of serious injury for seniors, but preventing falls can be fairly easy with the right exercises. Regular workouts will help you maintain a healthy weight, build essential muscle mass, and create the […]
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Aug
Aug
Tomorrow, August 28th, is primary election day in Florida. The candidates who win tomorrow’s Republican and Democratic primary elections will be on the ballot in November, and they will be the only people with a realistic chance to win the general election. Obviously, this makes the August 28 primary a very important day. If past […]
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Aug
Aug
If you are a Medicare beneficiary, the CMS is a very important agency in your life. Those initials stand for the “Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.” This agency was once known as the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA). It is the CMS that administers the Medicare program, making it one of the most important […]
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Aug
Aug
No matter what your age, sooner or later, life will change. As we age, that change sometimes involves needing some level of care, and that care often involves a spouse or other family member. In fact, according to a 2015 report from the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP, about 34.2 million Americans had […]
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Jul
Jul
Today is Friday the 13th, but do not fear! Instead, take action to protect the future of Social Security and Medicare. Find out how by reading, “The Importance of Medicare & How to Secure Its Future.”
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Jul
Jul
Last February, the New York Times published the results of a two-year study of assisted living facilities requested by a bipartisan group of four senators. That report took a detailed look at the role of assisted living in the Medicaid system. The conclusion was that the federal government spends billions of dollars on this program […]
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Jun
Jun
Summer is here and so is the latest edition of OurSeniors.net Magazine. This edition of our senior living magazine is the best yet, with entertaining and useful articles about the senior lifestyle, senior living, and senior living resources. Our senior living resource magazine is available in both a printed version and a digital version. You […]