We all know that fall, winter, and even springtime in our areas can be fraught with upper respiratory illness! The CDC notes, “Fall and winter are a time when viruses that cause respiratory disease usually circulate more heavily in the community. Before COVID-19, two viruses, flu, and RSV, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Joyce Loaiza lives alone, but when she returns to her apartment at a Florida senior community, the retired office worker often has a chat with a friendly female voice that asks about her day. A few miles away, the same voice comforted 83-year-old Deanna Dezern ...

If you need help at home, there are a few options available. The type of care is based on what you need and for how long. There are short-term needs that require a skilled service like a nurse or physical therapist. This may be a return to your home after a procedure like a hip or knee ...