HEALTH AND WELLNESS
"I was recently notified that the Affordable Connectivity Program, which subsidizes my monthly internet bill, is about to end
BY JIM MILLER | May 23, 2024 at 11:55 a.m.
Music Therapy for Treating Dementia and Stroke Complications
Researchers have found that music therapy can help with dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, and traumatic brain injuries
Augmented Intelligence for Treating Heart Disease and a Host of Illnesses
By using the model, doctors will be better equipped to personalize care to individual heart failure patients, helping them live longer, healthier lives
Financial and Legal Resources for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
I’m raising two of my grandchildren and could use some help
What You Can Do If You Have a Social Security or SSI Overpayment
If you receive an overpayment notice, it will explain why you’ve been overpaid, the overpayment amount, your repayment options, and your appeal and waiver rights
How to Find a Good Doctor
I’m looking for an orthopedic doctor for my 77-year-old mother and a new internist for me
5 Fruit Interactions with Medications: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Certain fruits have been identified to cause fruit interactions with various medications, leading to potential adverse effects or diminished effectiveness
After a Hospital Stay: How Older Adults Can Prep for a Smooth Recovery at Home
For many older adults, going home after a hospital or rehabilitation stay is a big milestone
Cantaloupe and Melons Pack a Healthy Punch
Eating cantaloupe and other melons on a regular basis may help improve your vision and provide a host of other health benefits
AI-Powered Chatbots Changing Medicine
AI is helping people to quit smoking, improving diagnostics, preventative medicine, medical records and other healthcare practices
How Music Can Boost Health
Ph.D. student finds that music can help patients with dementia, patients with Parkinson's, and for anyone practicing self-care
Best Exercise to Boost Your Memory
"Memory is a muscle that takes training for optimal performance"
Recommended Vaccines for Medicare Recipients
All recommended vaccines for adults, age 65 and older, should be covered by either Medicare Part B or Part D, but there are some coverage challenges you should be aware of
How to Counter Loneliness: A Seattle Retiree's Advice
"It can work at any age and doesn't cost a penny"
