Statistics show that most Medicare recipients don’t understand what Medicare is all about. This leads to frustration, which causes seniors to likely defer preventative care and skip necessary doctor’s visits. The average senior doesn’t know when a colonoscopy is needed, and certainly isn’t particularly eager to find out! […]
Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are the amounts the federal government mandates you to withdraw annually from your retirement accounts after turning 70 ½ years of age. After years of practicing the virtue of saving, it may now sound strange to be told to withdraw money. So, what gives? […]
Riding a bicycle is about getting your balance and keeping it until you reach your destination. Likewise, investing requires finding and periodically adjusting the balance of assets in your portfolio to help keep your investment plan on track. […]
If you want to keep something running in tip-top condition, you have to treat it to an occasional tune-up. The same holds true for your body. […]
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States? The statistic is a little alarming, but there is an up side. You can lower your chance for heart disease simply by being in-the-know. […]
You can go online to www.Medicare.gov or visit your local Social Security office. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal agency that administers Medicare. […]
This is a question I’m asked weekly by clients both under and over age 65. My article highlights some of the rules and coverage shared by all people, and then some of the rules that are unique to both age groups. […]
It is an unfortunate reality that there are many people out there ready to profit from and prey on vulnerable individuals. The elderly have always been a prime target for those looking to exploit someone for financial gain, and the numbers are on the rise. According to one report, Texas has one of the highest numbers of elder abuse cases each year, along with California, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. One of the most unreported forms of elder abuse is financial exploitation. […]
It’s a sobering government statistic: At least 70% of people 65 years and older will need long-term care services at some point. Long-term care recipients will need help with daily living skills—such as bathing, dressing or preparing meals—for an average of three years, a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report prepared in 2012 further predicts. […]
Carrus Hospitals are two physician-owned facilities in one state-of-the-art building located on Highway 82 West in Sherman. Carrus was developed to accommodate patients and assist families in a welcoming atmosphere intended to minimize stress and create opportunities for healing. Private rooms and beautiful courtyards enhance patient comfort and accommodate family needs. […]
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