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Health Scams Often Target Elderly

by Randall J. Ryder March 6, 2011
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We all wish we could find readily available and easy cures for the variety of psychological or physical ailments that confront us as we age. Sometimes, such wishes can come true. An aching back can often improve with appropriate exercises, or mild depression can improve with greater social interactions, diet, and support groups.  But sometimes [...]

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You May Not Be Able To Afford Health Care in Retirement

by Randall J. Ryder February 21, 2011

If you are planning for retirement, or already retired but have not considered the long-term costs of health care costs, you may be in for a shock. I know I was. Will you be able to afford health care insurance that supplements Medicare coverage? Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on [...]

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Medicare Changes for 2011

by Randall J. Ryder January 11, 2011
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As part of last year’s health care reform, the start of a new year means changes to Medicare. While many of the changes might seem minor, they might have a bigger impact than you realize. So what is new for Medicare in 2011? Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this [...]

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Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance

by Randall J. Ryder September 2, 2010

Many individuals contemplating retirement and the potential of needed, at some point in their lives needing assistance in their place of residence consider long term care insurance as a means to provide for future care.This type of insurance provides an array of services ranging from home care, assisted living, adult daycare, respite care, hospice care, [...]

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Too Few Medicare Doctors for Elders?

by Randall P Ryder July 6, 2010

For many seniors, Medicare and Medicaid is what allows them to see a doctor and receive the medical care they need. More and more doctors, however, are refusing to accept Medicare patients. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend

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Does the Medicare Appeal Process Take Too Long?

by Randall P Ryder April 27, 2010

Paula Oertel used an unapproved drugs for nine years to treat a brain tumor, and Medicare paid for it. When Oertel moved in 2007, she temporarily lost her Medicare coverage, and she went without treatment. During that time, two different drugs were approved to treat her condition. Once Oertel regained her Medicare coverage, both drugs [...]

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Risks in Missing Medicare Deadlines

by Randall J. Ryder April 22, 2010

The policies and rules for enrollment in Medicare are rather complex, particularly for those individuals who may decide to work beyond age 65 and who have health insurance through their employer. What does one do when they continued working beyond age 65, did not enroll in Medicare, but now wish to retire? Recommend on Facebook [...]

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Changing Demographics Have Broad Impact

by Randall P Ryder April 21, 2010

The silver tsunami is fast approaching, and its impact will be felt broadly. By 2030, approximately 20% of the population will be 65 or older. Given that over 75% of individuals age 65 or older require ongoing medical care, this will put an enormous strain on our health care system. Hopefully, because the health care [...]

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