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Medicare Adds Services for Cardiovascular Disease

by Randall J. Ryder December 12, 2011

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that Medicare is adding coverage for a number of preventive services to reduce cardiovascular disease. This new coverage policy will add to the existingportfolio of free preventive services that are now available for people with Medicare, thanks to the Affordable Care Act. Recommend on Facebook [...]

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National Cancer Institute Reports Declines in Cancer Rates

by Randall J. Ryder December 2, 2011

Cancer Death Rates Decline A recent report by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) shows continuing declines in death rates from cancer for both men and women. The following is a summary provided by the NCI. Rates of death in the United States from all cancers for men and women continued to decline between 2003 and [...]

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Shingles: Painful but Preventable

by Randall J. Ryder November 10, 2011
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Shingles is considered an extremely painful virus that can affect elder individuals. Here is what you need to know about the virus and how you can potentially protect yourself against it. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend

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Dealing With the Flu

by GUEST November 7, 2011

Influenza is a viral infection that is highly contagious and affects people of all age groups. Seasonally, influenza reaches epidemic proportions in the autumn and winter months in temperate climates. Even though it reaches such proportions, it is not a major problem for most young, healthy people. It does however become a serious issue for [...]

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How Elders Can Maintain Bone Health

by GUEST November 4, 2011
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After the age of 40, bone density decreases and can lead to osteoporosis. Although the elderly are particularly at risk for developing this disease, they are rarely assessed or treated for it. One of the main risks of the disease is bone fracture or breakage due to a fall. Even elderly people who are in [...]

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New Medicare Screening for Alcohol Abuse and Depression

by Randall J. Ryder October 26, 2011
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We have noted in several of our posts some of the issues raised by depression and alcohol use by elder adults. Alcohol can be a double edged sword. While there are some benefits for moderate consumption of alcohol, there are also are a number of risks depending on the medications you take, pre-existing conditions, and the [...]

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