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Google Has a New Use for Your Health Records
When Google Inc became a publicly-traded company in 2004, its founders wrote a letter that said, in part, Google and its employees are “committed to significantly improving the lives of as many people as possible.”… Read “Google Has a New Use for Your Health Records”
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Seniors More Indebted Than Ever
America experienced its worst financial crisis since the great depression between 2007 and 2010. Known as the subprime mortgage crisis, it happened because home prices fell in 2006, triggering loan defaults. Then the… Read “Seniors More Indebted Than Ever”
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Possible Dementia Indicated by Poor Financial Decisions
Diminishing brain function due to the onset of dementia can lead to the destruction of your financial well-being. If you are age 50 or older, easy access to your financial assets like stocks and bonds, checking and… Read “Possible Dementia Indicated by Poor Financial Decisions”
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More Seniors Adopting Emotional Support Animals
Most of us know what a service animal is, but the use of emotional support animals is becoming more and more common. So, what is an emotional support animal? An emotional support animal is a companion animal that… Read “More Seniors Adopting Emotional Support Animals”
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Benefits of Becoming a Tech-Savvy Senior
We live in a world of the Internet of Things (IoT). Embedded electronics with internet connectivity simplify tasks and are a pervasive part of our daily lives. Typically, the younger generations are very adept at… Read “Benefits of Becoming a Tech-Savvy Senior”
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Comparing and Contrasting Medicare and Medicaid
Most people who work in healthcare may recognize the acronym LASA, which stands for “look-alike-sound-alike” and is usually seen when referencing medications. When it comes to federal programs, Medicaid and Medicare, in… Read “Comparing and Contrasting Medicare and Medicaid”
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Choose the Right Nursing Homes in 4 Easy Steps
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is an important decision and should be carefully considered. It is important for families to take the time to explore nursing home options and to carefully assess the nursing home… Read “Choose the Right Nursing Homes in 4 Easy Steps”
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Will Medicare Cover Long Term Care?
Most people understand that by paying into Social Security throughout their careers, they can receive health care benefits through Medicare starting at age 65. Individuals under age 65 who qualify to receive Social… Read “Will Medicare Cover Long Term Care?”
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Women Face Unique Retirement Challenges
For women, securing enough retirement income can be a daunting proposition. Generally speaking, women face two significant hurdles to overcome to achieve a comfortable flow of retirement income. One hurdle involves… Read “Women Face Unique Retirement Challenges”
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Aging Better with Innovative Technologies
The silver tsunami of Americans has inspired the technology industry. There are continuous developments and implementations of inventive digital Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that transform the lives of aging… Read “Aging Better with Innovative Technologies”