Did you know that about 1 million Americans go to the hospital with pneumonia every year? Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by pneumococcal disease, which can also cause blood…
The Medicare Blog
May 07, 2019
3 tips for people in the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program
If you’re among the 7.5 million people in the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program , Medicare providers aren’t allowed to bill you for services and items Medicare covers,…
May 01, 2019
May is Osteoporosis Month—stay bone strong!
Every year, more Americans are diagnosed with osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to weaken and become more likely to break. You may not know that you have this “silent” disease until your…
May 01, 2019
Help strengthen your community
The strongest communities are those that encourage participation from all members, especially you! Older adults play a key role in the vitality of neighborhoods, networks, and the lives of others.…
May 01, 2019
Feel the pressure—blood pressure, that is
About 1 in 3 U.S. adults have high blood pressure—and you could be one of them. If you haven’t checked your blood pressure lately, now’s the perfect time. High blood pressure usually has no signs or…