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Getting an annual physical is a great idea for everyone, but even more so for seniors. Yearly visits to your physician can help identify and treat health issues and keep track of your overall well-being. During an annual exam, your primary care provider can assess your overall health through blood tests and screenings like those for blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, and osteoporosis. Your physician can also make sure your vaccines are up to date, screen for different types of cancer, make any necessary changes…
Staying in shape through regular exercise can be tough, especially as you age. Everything from busy schedules to aches and pains can interfere with the ability to take care of your body, and unfortunately, seniors often find that it gets harder to stay in a routine when it comes to exercise. Thankfully, programs like SilverSneakers are available to assist seniors with reaching their fitness goals. What is SilverSneakers? SilverSneakers is an exercise program designed specifically for seniors, and it has been helping seniors since 1992….
Obesity is a serious health problem for people of all ages in the United States. But for elderly people who are overweight, obese, or morbidly obese, the health consequences can be life-threatening. Today in this country, over 35 percent of adults 65 and older (around eight million people) are categorized as obese according to their body mass index (BMI). Carrying too much weight is not only uncomfortable, but it quite often leads to a host of serious medical complications that can include the following: Diabetes…
Humira is the brand-name of the generic form of the drug adalimumab. It’s a monoclonal antibody that the FDA approved in 2002 to relieve pain and swelling in patients with the following autoimmune conditions: Rheumatoid arthritis (adults) Juvenile idiopathic arthritis Psoriatic arthritis (adults) Ankylosing spondylitis (adults) Crohn’s disease Ulcerative colitis Plaque psoriasis Hidradenitis supperativa Uveitis (certain types) If your physician prescribes Humira, you can administer it yourself at home through easy-to-use pre-filled pens or syringes. Today, Humira is the world’s highest-selling drug, but it doesn’t…
Original Medicare provides healthcare coverage to seniors over 65 in the United States, and many individuals under 65 with qualifying disabilities. While the program covers a multitude of healthcare services and equipment, Medicare benefits do have limits. Some coverage limitations are based on the types of services and supplies you require and whether Medicare considers them medically necessary. What does «medically necessary» mean? When it comes to obtaining a coverage determination for a medical service or product, Medicare requires that the item be of medical…
When you enroll in Medicare you receive a printed card from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This card contains your health care insurance information and is necessary to prove that you have Medicare coverage. If you apply for Medicare yourself – either online, over the phone, or at a local CMS office – you’ll get your card in the mail approximately three weeks later together with your Medicare welcome packet. If the Social Security Administration enrolls you in Medicare automatically, you’ll get…