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Cognitive Activity May Effect Alzheimer’s Disease

by Randall J. Ryder February 8, 2012

Amyloid Protein and Cognitive Activity As we have noted, there is no available cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Certain drugs may lessen some of the effects for those that suffer from this disease, but if one is diagnosed with the disease, its progression cannot be stopped. One of the indicators of Alzheimer’s disease are deposits of [...]

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What’s New for Medicare in 2012?

by Randall J. Ryder January 9, 2012

There has been considerable discussion of Medicare over the past year most focusing on how to finance this healthcare program in the future. But there are a number of changes that will take place in 2012, many of which will provide additional coverage. The bad news? Well, premiums will increase. Here are some of the [...]

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Medicare Offers Quality of Care Assistance

by Randall J. Ryder December 29, 2011
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Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) work under the direction of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. There are 53 QIOs responsible for each U.S. state, territory, and the District of Columbia. To get the address and phone number of the QIO for your state [...]

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Is Long-Term Care Insurance An Option?

by Randall J. Ryder December 15, 2011

Problems with Long Term Care Insurance In a previous addressing the challenges faced with the upcoming increse in the proportion of the popultion over 65 we discussed the issue of financing future health care costs. As we have noted, planning is an essential element of addressing future needs to provide individuals with financial security and peace [...]

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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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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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