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Why Do We Celebrate That? April Fools’ Day
April Fools’ Day, celebrated on the first day of April each year, is a strange holiday. It’s not one of the major holidays like Christmas or...
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Medicare and Powers of Attorney
When making decisions about Medicare coverage, there are a lot of factors to weigh. It’s not always easy, which is why it can help to have an agent...
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The Essential Role of Eggs in Cooking
Eggs are an essential part of many people’s diets, whether they’re part of a balanced breakfast or a key ingredient in a meal. Humans have been...
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What are Different Types of Complementary
and Alternative Medicine?
There are many different types of medicine available to consumers, giving you plenty of agency to choose treatments. The types of services that...
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Tips for Remembering to Take Your Medicine
Have you ever done something every day to the point that it becomes a mindless task? It could be locking the door or turning off the oven. They’re...
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What is Medicare Part E?
Anyone familiar with Medicare knows that it comes in different parts, each one covering different health care services. Medicare Part A covers many...
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Building Your Basic At-Home Senior Gym
There are many reasons to begin an exercise regimen, whether you’re looking to regain fitness, shed a few pounds, or make yourself healthier. The...
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How to Make Stovetop Popcorn
Of all the snacks, popcorn is about as close to perfect as it gets, in our humble opinion. It’s salty, crunchy, buttery — perfect for eating by the...
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Medicareful Travel: Senior Trip to New Orleans
We love traveling at Medicareful Living. It can expand your perspective, keep you learning and active, and create memories that last a lifetime....
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How to Navigate & Read Academic Articles
Academic articles are some of the most important resources used by health and wellness writers, but they can be dense and difficult to read,...
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Phytonutrients: What Plant Color Says About Nutrition
When you’re making up a plate of food for dinner, the aesthetics are rarely at the top of your mind. Plate composition and the look of a meal are...
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How to Prevent or Reduce Inflammation
If you follow health and wellness news even the tiniest bit, inflammation is likely a term you’re fairly familiar with. Everything seems to have...
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Osteoporosis: Risk Factors, Signs, and Treatment
Osteoporosis is one of those conditions that’s commonly heard of but rarely fully understood. When most people hear the word, they connect it with...
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How to Make Homemade Pretzels
Pretzels are an amazing snack. There are so many different varieties to love, whether you’re enjoying sourdough, cinnamon, ballpark, or Bavarian...
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Researching Your Ancestry and Family Tree
For many people, family is central to their lives, whether that’s family traditions, support structures, or just enjoying time together. Family...
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Featured Blogs
- Learning to Ski
- The Stories Behind Classic Christmas Carols
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- Why Do We Celebrate That? Other Festive Holidays
- A Senior Guide to Boston
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- How Does Medicare Cover Osteoporosis?
- What are Ulcers?
- Medicare's Coverage of Parkinson's Disease
- What is a Cognitive Screening?
- Spooky Spots for Halloween 2023
- 4 Ways to Keep Trick-or-Treating Safe
- 10 Classic Horror Books for Halloween
- Here's What Medicare Costs in 2024
- 10 Safety Rules for Seniors Who Enjoy Hunting
- Medicareful Living is Changing Its Name — Here's Why
- CMS Releases 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Costs
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- A Senior Guide to Lucerne
- Is Expensive Cookware Worth It?
- The Drug Prices Medicare Can Directly Negotiate
- Does Medicare Ever Cover Cosmetic Surgery?
- A Senior Guide to Barcelona
- How Does COBRA Work with Medicare?
- Different Ways Medicare Can Cover Drug Costs
- Medicareful Living is Changing Its Name — Here's Why
- CMS Releases 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Costs
- Can You Keep Your Medicare Plan Each Year?
- Medicareful Travel: Senior Trip to Lucerne
- Is Expensive Cookware Worth It?
- The Drug Prices Medicare Can Directly Negotiate
- Does Medicare Ever Cover Cosmetic Surgery?
- Medicareful Travel: Senior Trip to Barcelona
- How Does COBRA Work with Medicare?
- Different Ways Medicare Can Cover Drug Costs
- All About Enrolling in Social Security
- Medicareful Travel: Senior Trip to the Madrid
- Does Medicare Cover Open-Heart Surgery?
- Exercise Tips for Summer
- Medicareful Travel: Senior Trip to Lisbon
- Hosting a Safe Summer Barbecue
- Senior Summer Barbecue Tips
- Does Medicare Cover Biopsies?
- 5 Foods to Avoid if You Have High Blood Pressure
- Medicareful Travel: Senior Trip to the Finger Lakes
- Does Medicare Cover Endoscopies?
- Ways Seniors Can Recover from a Workout
- Is Chocolate Healthy for You?
- Understanding Adult ADHD
- How Does Medicare Cover Hypertension?
- The Symptoms and Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
- How to Determine What Temperature to Use When Cooking
- Eating Healthy on a Budget
- Keeping Fit on Vacation
- Is Your Tonsillectomy Covered by Medicare?
- Tips for the Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Kitchen First Aid Tips
- What Does FDA-Approved Mean?
- Medicareful Travel: Senior Guide to New York City
- How to Caramelize Onions
- Why Do We Celebrate That? April Fools’ Day
- Medicare and Powers of Attorney
- The Essential Role of Eggs in Cooking
- What are Different Types of Complementary
and Alternative Medicine? - Tips for Remembering to Take Your Medicine
- What is Medicare Part E?
- Building Your Basic At-Home Senior Gym
- How to Make Stovetop Popcorn
- Medicareful Travel: Senior Trip to New Orleans
- How to Navigate & Read Academic Articles
- Phytonutrients: What Plant Color Says About Nutrition
- How to Prevent or Reduce Inflammation
- Osteoporosis: Risk Factors, Signs, and Treatment
- How to Make Homemade Pretzels
- Researching Your Ancestry and Family Tree
- How Medicare and Social Security Work Together
- What is Nordic Walking?
- Food Questions You've Been Embarrassed to Ask
- How Medicare Changed for 2023 and Beyond
- Tips for Using a Microwave
- How to Clean Your Ears Safely
- Skiing as a Healthy Hobby for Seniors
- 3 More Great Places to Celebrate New Year's Eve
- Why Do We Celebrate That? More New Year's Eve Traditions
- Panettone, the Italian Christmas Dessert
- A Simple Homemade Gingerbread Recipe
- How to Make Christmas Decorating Jollier
- The Science of Winter Weight Gain
- Seasonal Picks: 3 Foods You Should Try This Winter
- 5 Tips to Make Getting Your Christmas Tree Stress-Free
- Show-Stopping Potato Side Dishes for Thanksgiving
- Dishes to Impress Your Friends: Boeuf Bourguignon
- Holiday Travel Tips to Reduce Stress
- Does Medicare Cover Pain Management?
- Is Hunting a Healthy Senior Hobby?
- Ways You Can Get More Politically Involved
- What are Medicare's Lifetime Reserve Days?
- Spooky Spots for Seniors Halloween 2022
- How to Make Soul Cakes for Halloween
- Jack O' Lantern Carving Tips for Halloween
- Easy Ways to Peel a Potato
- 2023 Social Security COLA Largest in Decades
- Exercise Tips for Autumn
- How to Make Candy Apples at Home
- Why are Medicare Insurance Sales Calls Recorded?
- Here's What Medicare Costs in 2023
- CMS Updates Medicare Enrollment Rules for 2023
- Medicareful Travel: Senior Trip to London
- Does Medicare Cover Insomnia Treatment?
- Healthy and Easy Homemade Dog Treats
- The FDA Finalizes Ruling to Increase Access to Hearing Aids
- What the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Means for Medicare
- Tips to Make Flying and Airports Less Stressful
- CMS Projects Lower 2023 Part D Average Costs
- The 15 Golden Rules of Airplane Etiquette
- How Often Should You Shower?
- What are Medicare Pilot Programs?
- How to Care for Your Cast Iron Cookware
- Confronting a Loved One About Hurtful Behavior
- What Does Creditable Coverage Mean for Medicare?
- Using Za'atar in Your Cooking
- Dealing with Canceled Flights
- Protecting Your Vacation from Flight Disruptions
- Do Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Medicare Coverage?
- Which is Better: A Bath or Shower?
- Are Weight Loss Medications Healthy?
- Healthy Strategies for Anger Management
- The Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- The Difference Between Common Cooking Papers and Foils
- What are Medicare I-SNPs?
- Identifying Toxic Relationships in Your Life
- Healthy Ways to Spice Up Your Water
- All About Medicare Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans
- Medicareful Travels: A Senior Guide to All-Inclusive Resorts
- Does Medicare Cover Occupational Therapy?
- Lower 2023 Medicare Part B Premium Could Be on the Way
- Which is Better: Natural or Artificial Sweeteners?
- Tips for Vacationing with Pets
- Is It Better to Work Out Harder or Longer?
- Tips for Traveling with Your Pet
- Are Medicare Part B Giveback Plans Worth It?
- Introducing the Medicareful Living Family Cookbook!
- Medicare Coverage for Treatment of PTSD
- The Causes and Treatments of Nasal Congestion
- Dishes to Impress Your Friends: Spring Rolls
- Medicare Freezes Late Enrollment Penalties for Qualifying Enrollees
- What is a 5-Star Medicare Plan?
- What is PTSD?
- What is Inflammation?
- What You Should Know When Buying Cast Iron Cookware
- Does Medicare Cover STIs?
- The Different Types of Potatoes & When to Use Them
- Does Medicare Cover HIV Screenings and Treatment?
- Gun Safety Rules for Seniors
- 3 Surprising Ways to Feel Better When You're Sad
- Can Your Knee Really Predict the Weather?
- What are Federally Qualified Health Centers?
- Does Medicare Cover Incontinence Treatment?
- The Health Benefits of Cumin
- How to Make Dried Herbs at Home
- The Dangers of Toxic Positivity
- Which is Better: Fresh or Frozen Meat?
- COVID Tests to be Covered by Medicare
- Important Terms and Tips When Reading a Health Article or Study
- Do These 3 Most Common Natural Supplements Actually Work?
- What are State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs?
- The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
- The Difference of Cooking with Fresh and Dry Herbs
- Dangers of a Cold Home for Seniors
- Measuring Your Health Apart from Weight Loss
- Using Cumin in Your Cooking
- This Year, Focus on Health, Not Weight
- Does Medicare Cover Respite Care?
- Health Benefits of Gift-Giving
- How to Make Homemade Candy Canes
- Why Do We Celebrate That? Classic Christmas Tree Decorations
- 3 Classic Christmas Cookie Recipes
- Cooking for Beginners: Frying Tips
- Why Do We Celebrate That? Hanukkah Traditions
- The Value of Family Recipes
- What Does It Mean to be a Caregiver?
- Here’s What Medicare Costs in 2022
- Can I Prevent Aneurysms or Ruptures?
- How Can I Trust My Insurance Agent Has My Best Interests at Heart?
- Using Chinese Five Spice in Your Cooking
- What You Should Know About the COVID Booster
- Spooky Spots for Seniors Halloween 2021
- Why Do We Celebrate That? More Classic Halloween Monsters
- Why Do We Feel Fear?
- Does Medicare Cover Spouses or Dependents?
- Your Guide to the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
- Does Medicare Cover Hepatitis Screenings & Treatments?
- Does Vitamin C Boost Your Immune System?
- CMS Announces 2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D Costs
- 6 Ways to Boost Lung Health
- The Value of Working with an Insurance Agent
- What is Grief Counseling?
- Signs Food Has Started to Spoil
- Mechanical Hobbies for Seniors
- Does Medicare Cover Bariatric Surgery?
- Why Siblings are Good for Your Health
- Quick and Easy Recipes for One
- Ways Seniors Can Save on Travel
- Does Medicare Cover Obesity Screening and Behavioral Therapy?
- Why Seniors Should Indulge Their Inner Artist
- All About Medicare Waiting Periods
- Historic 2022 COLA Prediction Increases to Largest Since 1980s
- Is Magnesium Healthy for You?
- When Should I Seek Mental Health Help?
- Common Behaviors That Can Lead to Cancer
- What are the Medicare Part D Defined Standard Benefits and Alternatives?
- Cooking for Beginners: Frying Safety
- Dealing with Bladder Control Issues
- Am I Eligible for Medicaid?
- What Should I Know About Aneurysms?
- The Basics of Medicaid Coverage
- Early Warning Signs of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
- What is Sarcopenia?
- Cooking for Beginners: Even More Techniques and Tips
- All About Medical Underwriting and Medicare
- Defining Constipation and Finding Relief
- Does Medicare Cover Aneurysm Scans and Treatment?
- The Health Benefits of Volunteering
- Dishes to Impress Your Friends: Steak Frites
- What Does Medically Necessary Mean?
- Is Wine Healthy for You?
- Limiting Charges and Excess Charges in Medicare
- Different Medicare Notices