One of the key factors considered before installing a medical alert system, especially for seniors, is the cost that comes with it. There are a lot of different (often hidden) costs associated with your new medical alert service. These go above and beyond the base price you might have considered.
Getting a medical alert system involves installing, maintaining, paying monthly fees and in certain…
Many of you are looking for a medical alert system and want to know more about wearing one. If you buy something uncomfortable or bulky, you’ll likely find it irritating and won’t want to wear it all the time. However, if you’re not wearing it, it isn’t of any use. That is why, considering all the options available is crucial. It is also important to consider alert jewelry such as a…
According to the most recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are nearly 15,500 nursing homes in the U.S. Cumulatively, these facilities provided nearly 1.7 million licensed beds to our nation’s seniors and others who require medical care outside the home; servicing almost 1.4 million residents in total.
As per the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…
Medicare is nothing but an expansive healthcare system. It has a lot of small add-ons that serve the ultimate purpose of helping elderly people afford their medical bills as they grow old. Medicare SELECT is one of these add-ons which benefits the elderly. In simpler terms, it is a Medigap policy that confines your treatment options to a local group or a ‘Select’ group of hospitals and…
There is nothing quite like the shrill headache you get trying to understand some of the jargon that comes with shopping for a health care plan. Lucky for you, we have just the antidote: – a no-frills glossary of everything you don’t understand about the innocent-looking words that send you reaching for your bottle of aspirin.
Use this list to unpack all the reading you’re…
If you don’t have employer coverage or don’t know how much of your budget you should set aside for healthcare, then the right healthcare plan can be a little hard to find. It might be tempting to choose a plan that has low premiums and hope for the best. However, when it comes to finding a health care plan that suits you and your wallet, you should try to strike a balance.
Consider…
If seasonal allergies send you into a coughing and sneezing frenzy every year, it might often feel like nowhere is safe, not even your bedroom. Air pollutants often find their way even into the cleanest and uncluttered indoor areas, hovering in the air that we breathe and triggering all sorts of allergic reactions. Since we spend a large portion of the day inside, it might make sense to invest in…
Lung Cancer affects more women than breast cancer, ovarian cancer and uterine cancer combined. Though women and men are both at risk for contracting lung cancer, studies show that they are susceptible to different types of cancer, especially if they smoke or are exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke for extended periods. Two kinds of cancers start in the lungs. These are small cell lung cancer and…
When you’re diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, your body will immediately experience a cocktail of confusing and potentially debilitating symptoms. Managing these alone can be a strain and leave you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.
However, even early on in your diagnosis and treatment, your doctor may advise you to get an eye exam. Diabetes can affect your eyes since it…
Along with the physical, mental and emotional stress that Type 2 diabetes can put you through, it also affects your sex life. Good sex life can be a wonderful way to stay healthy, is a great mood enhancer and improves the quality of your days. This is why you shouldn’t ignore your sexual health while managing diabetes. We’ve rounded up a list of all the possible ways a type 2 diabetes…