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Retirement Communities on Lockdown

December 16, 2024April 16, 2020 by Emily Schellin

Across the U.S., the lives of senior citizens have been upended as retirement communities take steps to protect vulnerable residents from COVID-19. Retirement communities offer … Read more

Tags COVID-19, Retirement, senior lifestyle

Does Medicare Cover Coronavirus Testing and Treatment

December 16, 2024April 14, 2020 by Jenny McCann
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Does Medicare Cover Coronavirus Testing and Treatment. In short, yes, according to Medicare.gov, coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and treatment is covered by Original Medicare. Medicare Part … Read more

Tags COVID-19, medicare, Medicare Supplement, telehealth

All Social Security Offices Temporarily Closed

December 16, 2024April 13, 2020 by Jenny McCann
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All Social Security Offices Temporarily Closed As of March 17, 2020 all Social Security (SSA) offices are temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President … Read more

Tags COVID-19, government acts & responses, Social Security

COVID-19 Takes a Toll on Heart Health

November 27, 2024April 10, 2020 by Emily Schellin
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Respiratory problems are a typical repercussion of COVID-19, but doctors on the front lines are now discovering that another medical problem is arising. Many COVID-19 … Read more

Tags COVID-19, heart disease, heart health

Bringing an Elderly Parent Home During Crisis

November 29, 2024April 7, 2020 by Emily Schellin

If you have an elderly parent in a nursing home right now, you have probably considered bringing them home in order to keep their distance … Read more

Tags COVID-19, home healthcare, Retirement, senior lifestyle

Special Shopping Hours for Seniors

November 29, 2024April 6, 2020 by Micah Boulter

Special Shopping Hours for Seniors Many businesses are letting seniors and those with compromised immune systems shop early in the morning before they let everyone … Read more

Tags COVID-19, health & safety, senior lifestyle

How does the New Coronavirus Compare With the Flu?

November 27, 2024April 3, 2020 by Jenny McCann
Coronavirus vs Flu

How does the New Coronavirus Compare With the Flu? How does the New Coronavirus Compare With the Flu? According to the World Health Organization (WHO) … Read more

Tags COVID-19, government acts & responses, health & safety

How You Can be Financially Responsible During the Coronavirus

November 27, 2024April 2, 2020 by Micah Boulter

How You Can be Financially Responsible During the Coronavirus The coronavirus has taken a strong foothold in the United States, both medically and economically. Our … Read more

Tags COVID-19, finances, health & safety, workforce

Seniors Are Embracing Technology During Coronavirus

November 29, 2024April 1, 2020 by Jenny McCann
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Seniors Are Embracing Technology During Coronavirus More seniors are embracing technology during the coronavirus pandemic. This is good news considering older adults are particularly vulnerable … Read more

Tags COVID-19, senior lifestyle, Technology, telehealth

Seniors and COVID-19

November 27, 2024March 30, 2020 by Emily Schellin

During this current epidemic, the CDC recommends everyone aged 60 and older stay inside and limit contact with others, as they are at a much … Read more

Tags COVID-19, Respiratory Health, senior lifestyle
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