Medicare Breakthrough Products Bill

Medicare Breakthrough Products Bill

A bill has been proposed that will reduce the delay in Medicare approval of products and procedures that have not gone through the full FDA approval process.  Many seniors who could benefit and are willing to take the additional risks on not-fully-vetted products and...
When You Lose Your Primary Care Doctor

When You Lose Your Primary Care Doctor

The day may come when your primary care physician retires or moves for one reason or another. Finding a new doctor can be easier said than done. And you need to “train” him or her as to your specific needs and preferences. Certainly, your new doctor will have your...
How NOT to talk to a person with Alzheimer’s

How NOT to talk to a person with Alzheimer’s

For those who have full faculties, having a logical conversation with someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be frustrating, if not impossible.  It is very tempting to remember those who suffer from this aliment as he or she was years ago – or maybe even fairly...