Tag Archives: Health Care

Five Easy Steps to Shrink Your Risk of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

A Good Friend Remembered A good friend of ours died the third week of December. We just received a note from his daughter responding to our holiday card. Unfortunately, it never reached him. We sent cards every year even though … Continue reading

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Medicare Part D – Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 31- Don’t Miss It!

What’s all the fuss about the Medicare Prescription Drug Program? Open enrollment started on November 15th and runs to December 31st. This is the time when anyone can change from one plan to another without paying a premium penalty. If your parent is … Continue reading

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How To Help Your Aging Parents – Medical Billing

It wasn’t until Dad mailed me the collection notice that I realized he was losing his ability to track and pay his medical bills. He had complained during our phone chats on several occasions that the hospital had messed up his … Continue reading

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