HEALTHY AGING

Changes for Medicare in 2025

United American – With each new year comes updates to Medicare. From a redesigned drug program to expanded mental health care, Medicare is rolling out enhanced programs. In 2025, Medicare is implementing a $2,000 annual cap on your out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for Part D plans. This eliminates the Part D coverage gap and offers an optional payment plan to spread those costs. The changes also include additional resources for caregivers and access to more...

I’m turning 65 and I don’t like government medicine. Do I have to enroll in Medicare? What happens if I don’t?

If you do not sign up at the appropriate time, you may face a late enrollment penalty that will last for the rest of your life.

Best Foods For Senior Health

Fiber Foods that are high in fiber -- like fruits and veggies, oatmeal, nuts, and legumes -- can help with constipation that becomes more common as you age. They're also able to help lower your cholesterol levels, manage your blood sugar, and keep you at a healthy weight. Whole Grains They're a great source of fiber and rich in B-vitamins, which you'll need more of as you age. B-6 and folate are key to keeping your brain healthy....

Breakthrough Vitamin K Compounds May Reverse Alzheimer’s Damage

Scientists in Japan have developed enhanced versions of vitamin K that could help the brain repair itself by generating new neurons.

A Common Injury That Raises Dementia Risk

Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research – Elderly men and women who suffer traumatic brain injuries—most often the result of a fall—are at increased risk of developing dementia, a new study found. They are also far more likely to need home health services or admission to a long-term care facility than their peers who didn’t suffer such an injury. “One of the most common reasons for traumatic brain injury in older adulthood is sustaining a fall,...

The Best Of Barbara Charis

"At 91, I do an hour of fast walking daily and have plenty of energy from 6:30 in the morning, until I go to bed at 9:30 ... "

How to Increase Energy After 60

Increase Energy by Getting Enough Rest As you get older, you may find yourself not having as much energy as you used to. You might find that activities that you used to turn to for an energy boost are no longer possible or do not provide the same results as when you were younger. While a decrease in energy as you age is expected, if you find yourself fatigued for weeks on end, even after a...

Why Strength Training Is the Best Anti-Ager

TIME – If you want to age well, you probably already know the basics: eat a balanced diet, go for walks, stay socially engaged. But there’s one habit that experts say matters just as much—and in some cases, more—for long-term health: strength training. For decades, weightlifting was viewed as the domain of bodybuilders, powerlifters, or young athletes. But research over the past 20 years has flipped that assumption. Lifting weights—or using your own bodyweight against resistance—turns...

Government Shutdown Could Delay Yearly Social Security Payment Announcement

THE EPOCH TIMES – As the government shutdown reached Day 3 on Friday, the agency that produces economic data may have to delay the release of its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) plan for next year’s Social Security payments. Generally, the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases its COLA for the upcoming year sometime in mid-October after it calculates the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners measure of inflation for July, August, and September. Last year’s announcement by...

What Jane Goodall Taught Us About Living a Long Life

THE NEW YORK TIMES – Jane Goodall, who died on Wednesday at the age of 91, followed several principles that geriatricians recommend for a long and healthy life. A scientist, conservationist and author, Dr. Goodall stayed active, working until the day she died. She had a clear sense of purpose for her life. And she was an enduring optimist. Over a nearly seven-decade career, Dr. Goodall taught us about the intelligence of chimpanzees. But she left...

How This Woman Lived to 117

Spanish researchers say Maria Branyas Morera won a genetic lottery. But experts caution that healthy genes and microbiomes don’t explain longevity on their own.

Why Are More Older People Dying After Falls?

KFF HEALTH NEWS – For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, California. A few years ago, though, he started to experience problems staying upright. “If another dog came toward us, every single time I’d end up on the ground,” recalled Vickers, 69, a retired electrical engineer. “It seemed like I was falling every other...

Chronic insomnia could speed up brain ageing. But by how much?

People with chronic insomnia are 40 per cent more likely to develop dementia or mild cognitive problems than people who sleep normally,

Does Medicare Cover the Shingles Vaccine?

Learn about Medicare's policies on covering the shingles vaccine and why you should protect yourself.

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