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Five years ago, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended against routine blood tests to measure your level of prostate-specific antigens – the PSA test. The task force now recommends men 55 to 69 should talk with their doctor about whether to have the test. Following are highlights from an interview with Dr. Muhammad Nasir, Senior…
Read More It starts early! Findings suggest that females at all ages are healthier than males. It is vital to recognize that many of the major health risks that boys and men face today can be prevented and treated with early diagnosis. This is a man’s issue, but women also need to take an active role. We…
Read More A nursing home resident can own a home and still qualify for Medicaid. The home, however, can be subject to Medicaid estate recovery after the resident dies. When Medicaid helps pay for nursing home care, the state must attempt to recoup from the beneficiary’s estate whatever amount was paid on the resident’s behalf; this is…
Read More It starts early! Findings suggest that females at all ages are healthier than males. It is vital to recognize that many of the major health risks that boys and men face today can be prevented and treated with early diagnosis. This is a man’s issue, but women also need to take an active role. We…
Read More What do Dick Van Dyke, legendary comic author Stan Lee, and Mel Brooks have in common? They are all thriving well into their 90s! HBO Documentary Films is taking a look at aging with their latest film, “If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast.” The title was inspired by comedy legend Carl Reiner’s philosophy…
Read More Here’s a great question that we received just the other day: My wife has moved into a nursing home. In addition to our home, we own two rental properties. Our income is good, but it is not enough to pay for the nursing home. We are receiving mixed information about whether or not she can…
Read More A superbug is defined as a pathogenic microorganism, especially a bacterium, that has developed resistance to the medications normally used against it. Hospitals and nursing homes are able to keep lethal superbug outbreaks a secret, due to vague rules that give healthcare providers great leeway in deciding when or whether to report unusual clusters of…
Read More Every once in awhile we are asked about using divorce as a Medicaid planning tool. The reasoning goes that if the well spouse has over $120,900, that spouse may want to avoid spending those assets on nursing home care as well as the Medicaid Estate Recovery. A “Medicaid Divorce” could do just that. So should…
Read More Retirees have a variety of options to take college-level classes at affordable prices and sometimes even for free. Here are some ways to increase your knowledge in retirement, without straining your bank account. Audit classes for free. Retirees who audit college classes get to attend interesting lectures, but no grades or credits are provided. For example, Florida residents…
Read More There are many advantages for older Americans to seek out a college community as their new place of residence. They might be looking for intellectual stimulation, cultural amenities and sports offerings without high urban price tags. They may either want a return to their college roots, their alma mater, or perhaps a place they imagine…
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