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What are the Medicare Part D Defined Standard Benefits and Alternatives?
Purchasing Medicare Part D is something that’s important to consider for anyone who is enrolled in Original Medicare. These privately offered plans...
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Cooking for Beginners: Frying Safety
Frying is a method of cooking that is extremely popular, because it’s fairly simple and yields food that is crispy and crunchy on the outside, but...
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Dealing with Bladder Control Issues
Incontinence is a condition that is often associated with the very young and the sick, but not always. If you’re living with incontinence, you may...
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Am I Eligible for Medicaid?
Regular readers of Medicareful Living should be pretty familiar with Medicare. That’s one of the major goals of this site, after all. But you may...
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What Should I Know About Aneurysms?
An aneurysm is something a lot people have heard of but aren’t certain of the exacts. Many believe that, if you have one, it’s really bad — almost...
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The Basics of Medicaid Coverage
Medicaid is a program that partners the federal government with the states to help eligible United States citizens and residents receive health...
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Early Warning Signs of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia is a life-changing condition that can be heartbreaking for both the person diagnosed and their loved ones. Over time as the illness...
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What is Sarcopenia?
It’s not uncommon to feel less in shape as we age. We have less energy, we’re less flexible, and less agile. Perhaps the most noticeable change is...
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Cooking for Beginners: Even More Techniques and Tips
The COVID-19 lockdowns were a good time to teach yourself how to cook, but now that the pandemic appears to be winding down a bit, things are...
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All About Medical Underwriting and Medicare
When you look for a Medicare plan, it can feel almost too easy, like buying a pack of cookies from the store. Just pick the brand you prefer, and...
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Defining Constipation and Finding Relief
Constipation — it may not be something we like talking about or something to be brought up in polite company, but many people throughout the world...
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Does Medicare Cover Aneurysm Scans and Treatment?
Aneurysms have a terrifying reputation, and for good reason. They can be debilitating or deadly when they strike, and they can strike without...
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The Health Benefits of Volunteering
One way you can show appreciation for your society and give aid to your community members is by volunteering. Not only does this gesture of...
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Dishes to Impress Your Friends: Steak Frites
French cuisine has a reputation for complex dishes that take a lot of skill to master and is epitomized by the style of haute cuisine that is often...
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What Does Medically Necessary Mean?
When you visit the doctor or receive medical services, it’s often covered by your Medicare plan, at least partially. This is because much of the...
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