Did you know that individuals with dental and vision insurance are more likely to visit the dentist and ophthalmologist and have better overall health compared to people who don't? Anyone who needs corrective lenses should visit an optometrist or ophthalmologist regularly to have their eyes checked for overall health. And for overall oral health, everyone should visit the dentist regularly, and dental insurance can defray the costs of regular exams as well as any work you may

Finding respite care and breaks for caregivers involves exploring several options to ensure you get the support you need. Area agencies on aging are an excellent starting point, as these government or nonprofit groups assist older adults in every community and will know about funding sources, volunteer programs, care agencies, and facilities in your area. You can find your local agency at the Eldercare Locator or by calling 800-677-1116. There are various types of respite s

A new study suggests that older adults with cancer may be especially good candidates for a little-known Medicare benefit that can make expensive prescription drugs easier to manage financially. Researchers found that the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, sometimes called M3P, can significantly reduce the financial strain that often hits Medicare beneficiaries early in the year, when high-cost medications sometimes must be paid upfront. That's because it allows Part D enroll

Recent data for 2025–2026 highlights a significant increase in the caregiving population in California, driven largely by the state's rapidly aging demographic. Total Number: There are more than 7 million family caregivers in California. Percentage: Approximately 23% of adults in the state identify as caregivers. This means nearly 1 in 4 California adults provides unpaid care to a loved one. Age Range: While caregivers span all adult age groups, the demographic is concentrate

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued fitness guidelines that recommend adults get two and a half hours of moderate exercise every week, at a minimum. The slogan of the new guidelines is "move more, sit less," in an attempt to address the two main reasons many of us don't get enough exercise. This new guidance is the first update to the guidelines since 2008, when they were first released. Here are the report's main suggestions: Adults At least two and a

December brings with it a chance to spend time with family and other loved ones, but the lead-up to the holidays and even the holidays themselves can also be a source of great stress for many people. Besides being busy at work at the end of the year, most people have to contend with Christmas parties, preparing for the holidays with their families, buying gifts, dealing with bad traffic -- and perhaps money problems. Some people are also lonely during the holidays. If you

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