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POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Retired Army Col. Farrell Patrick taught computer science at West Point during the 1970s and then at two private universities through the 1990s, so he isn’t surprised by the progress technology has made over the decades. But when the 91-year-old got his first ...

Hochul Releases Proposed Budget That Is Insulting To Elderly New Yorkers

New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul recently released a proposed budget that is frankly a slap in the face to Older New Yorkers. Despite headlines claiming New York as the first “Age Friendly State” in the nation and initiatives like Age-Friendly Health Systems and a Master Plan on Aging for ...

What To Know About Your Explanation Of Benefits

Question; I got a hospital bill from my admission & the Rehab stay after. I didn’t think it would cost that much? How do I know what to pay? Answer; This is the second half of a two week answer. The answer is different depending on your insurance. The key to maximizing your medical ...

What To Do When Family Is Sick

Question: My spouse is in the hospital and I don’t know what will be happening. I don’t know what to expect. What should I do? Answer: When our family is sick, the situation can often feel dire. I do have some advice and some resources to help you through this. This highly stressful ...

Avoid Scams And Guard Your Card

With the New Year upon us many people have updated or changed their insurance coverage. These changes can bring about new health insurance cards being issued. The New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide), is advising seniors to “Guard Your Card,” as Scammers will use various ...