William Stork needs a tooth out. That’s what the 71-year-old retired truck driver’s dentist told him during a recent checkup.
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If Congress Adds Dental Coverage to Medicare, Should All Seniors Get It?
Posted on 31 October 2021.
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How Many People Get ‘Long COVID?’
Posted on 30 October 2021.
During their illnesses, many patients with COVID-19 experience symptoms, such as tiredness, difficulty breathing, chest pain, sore joints and loss of taste or smell.
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Older Adults Decry Health Providers’ Ageism
Posted on 25 October 2021.
Joanne Whitney, 84, a retired associate clinical professor of pharmacy at the University of California-San Francisco, often feels devalued when interacting with health care providers.
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Why Doesn’t Medicare Cover Services We Need?
Posted on 12 August 2021.
Sorry, Joe Namath. Despite what you keep saying in those TV ads, under Medicare, seniors are not “entitled to eliminate copays and get dental care, dentures, eyeglasses, prescription drug coverage, in-home aides, unlimited transportation and home-delivered meals, all at no additional cost.”
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Desperate for Home Care, Seniors Often Wait Months With Workers In Short Supply
Posted on 01 July 2021.
For years, Louise Shackett has had trouble walking or standing for long periods, making it difficult for her to clean her house in southeastern Maine or do laundry. Shackett, 80, no longer drives, which makes it hard to get to the grocery store or doctor.
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Aduhelm: New Alzheimer’s Drug Stirs Hope For Patients, Worry For Doctors
Posted on 30 June 2021.
n the weeks since a new Alzheimer’s drug was approved, hopeful patients have bombarded Dr. Alireza Atri with calls and emails about a treatment that has sparked both excitement and skepticism.
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