Submitted by RayMorris on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 11:01am
In the United States, more than 65 million people provide care for a loved one during any given year[1]. A growing number of these individuals are considered “higher-burden” family caregivers – those responsible for a wide range of activities for their loved one’s care over a prolonged period of time.
Submitted by RayMorris on Mon, 09/17/2012 - 1:03pm
One every eight seconds – that’s how many baby boomers will reach age 65 during the next 10 years. That’s about 10,000 boomers becoming eligible for Medicare each day. They will join 49 million Americans who are currently enrolled in Medicare, many of whom struggle to understand the program, according to a 2011 survey from UnitedHealthcare and the National Council on Aging.
Submitted by RayMorris on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 1:45pm
Medicare beneficiaries take an average of 29 prescriptions per year, spending approximately $1,300 on medications annually.[1] Individuals with chronic conditions such as heart failure often pay more than double that amount.[2]
Submitted by RayMorris on Mon, 07/23/2012 - 8:17am
If you’re laughing or giggling with friends and family every day, or reading up on the most pressing political issues to prepare for the election in November, you may be surprised to hear you’re acting like a 100-year-old.
Through our annual 100@100 survey, we recently spoke with 100 centenarians to learn how these super-seniors have managed to stay active and engaged all the way to the century milestone. For the seventh year, the respondents treated us to a combined 10,000 years of wisdom.
Submitted by RayMorris on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 1:05pm
Navigating the health care system can be challenging for anyone, but for the more than 9 million people who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, it can be especially difficult.
Submitted by RayMorris on Mon, 07/09/2012 - 5:01pm
Caring for someone with a chronic illness is a responsibility that comes with many challenges. From daily health monitoring to managing multiple medications and coordinating doctor and specialist visits, caregivers go to great lengths to safeguard the health and well-being of their loved ones.
