Should a functioning hospital provide a "continuum of care", in which they are attempting to care for patients as they recover, age, and deteriorate? Or is it best to bring a certain medical expertise to patients, who then...

In today's news...the announcement that total enrollments for the Affordable Care Act have hit 7.1 million - which was roughly the original expectation. This represents a significant milestone on the healthcare landscape. Indeed, healthcare in our country is changing....

For the many people who don’t feel refreshed after sleeping, exercise could be the solution. A recent study by the National Sleep Foundation found that exercisers report better sleep than non-exercisers even though they say they sleep the same...

As many Americans push toward retirement, there is an ever-present worry regarding whether seniors will outlive their financial resources. That is, will their money run out before they die? Social Security benefits help to cover the financial needs...

You qualify for Social Security benefits by earning credits when you work in a job, or are self-employed, and pay Social Security payroll taxes. In 2014, you receive one credit for each $1,200 of earnings, up to the maximum...

Financial planners are telling the truth...the sooner you begin your financial planning, the better off you will be. It's best to stay informed and have a baseline of your current and future financial needs. Keep in mind, Social Security replaces...

I have a friend who contracted the Hepatitis C virus years ago, and who is now suffering with liver cancer. He is unable to work, unable to function on a daily basis. Hepatitis C is the number one...

As a follow-up to last week's post, we provide greater detail concerning Medicare Part B benefits - along with a reminder to those eligible to enroll NOW! Acknowledgements for much of this information sourced directly from the Social Security Administration... "Most...

As we start to organize ourselves in 2014, it is important for many seniors to take advantage of medical benefits and enroll in Medicare. The following timely reminder is provided by an e-newsletter received from the Social Security...

Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services, referred to as "Independence Plus" can cover a wide range of goods and services, but there are limitations. For example, the following are not covered through "Independence Plus"... -- Any service duplication....