Housing options for seniors are undergoing exciting changes. In 2018 senior housing occupancy fell to an eight-year low, even as the senior population continues to increase, as competition for the younger baby boomer market is ramping up and forcing a…
A smart home can extend the lifespan of seniors who are financially stable and choose to age in place. Family caregivers are freer to move about their daily lives knowing they can check remotely on their loved one and that…
When it comes to Medicare information, understand that applying for the benefit can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, Medicare is obviously a good resource because it provides medical benefits to seniors who are often on a fixed…
There is a widespread fraud scheme involving genetic testing sweeping the country prompting the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General to issue a national alert. The warning is for Medicare beneficiaries across the nation, and…
In the healthcare industry, the acronym LASA, which stands for “look-alike-sound-alike” is used when referring to medications. When it comes to federal programs, Medicaid and Medicare, in written form, look alike and they do sound alike but work very differently.…
Digital technology continues to make our daily lives more efficient. Everyday smartphones, tablets, and other web-enabled devices allow us to communicate seamlessly. Technology applications have changed medical communities and systems, morphing them into an information-rich enterprise. Digital management of medical…
Scammers frequently target government insurance like Medicare by stealing newly issued medical ID cards and then stealing identities.