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The Shrinking Medicare Doughnut Hole

by Randall P Ryder November 9, 2010

In less than two-months, the impacts of the health care reform bill will home for elder individuals incurring large expenses for prescription drugs. The doughnut hole in Medicare prescription drug coverage, which is designed to be eliminated entirely by 2020, will continue to shrink.

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Social Security Reform On the Horizon?

by Randall P Ryder November 3, 2010

Health care underwent a massive reform earlier this year. As a result, Medicare, among other programs, will undergo some changes in the coming year. There are rumors that if Republicans take control of Congress, Social Security reform will be a hot topic. Is change on the horizon?

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More Elders on Medicare = More Antibiotic Usage

by Randall P Ryder October 19, 2010

Health care reform modified Medicare and now provides even more coverage for elder individuals. One would assume that more coverage can have good effects, but at least one recent study shows otherwise.

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Getting Rid of Expired Medications

by Randall P Ryder October 12, 2010

Helping an elder parent organize their medications can be a time consuming task. Some have even suggested using money as an incentive to help elders take their medications regularly. But an important, and often overlooked, aspect of helping with medications is making sure to eliminate expired medications.

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Regular Exercise Key to Elder Health

by Randall P Ryder September 24, 2010

One of the tangential effects of the health care reform bill was that the savings allows more money to go to Medicare, which means it should last longer. In addition, the bill provided additional benefits to Medicare users, such as preventative screenings. At least one doctor, however, notes that consistent exercise is key to maintaining [...]

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Employers Offering Support to Caregiver Employees

by Randall P Ryder August 12, 2010

Experiencing the end of a loved one’s life can be a tremendously difficult experience. For many individuals, they are acting as a caregiver during the last part of a loved one’s life. By itself, that can be an overwhelming experience. Many caregivers, however, still have to balance working at the same time. Fortunately, some companies [...]

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Avoid Repeat Surgeries

by Randall P Ryder July 28, 2010

Having a knee or hip replaced is one of the most common surgeries for elder adults. The surgery is fairly major, but many seniors consider the surgery worth it to alleviate a serious problem. A recent study, however, suggests that more and more seniors are having major surgeries more than once.

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New Estate Tax for 2011?

by Randall P Ryder July 22, 2010

The lack of an estate tax in 2010 has resulted in a number of issues for estate planners, and has allowed at least one massive estate to pass without being subject to the estate tax. According to a recent article, however, at least two legislators are working on a new estate tax plan.

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