Doctors

If you’re an agebuzz reader, then you or a loved one likely has health insurance through Medicare: either the Original Medicare (along with a Medigap Supplemental Policy) or a Medicare Advantage plan, which covers all that Original Medicare does but may also offer additional benefits (along with certain costs and…

You’re not alone if you’re feeling frustrated. Far too many have difficulty these days finding a primary care doctor who can be your “home base:” Someone to give you an annual check-up, be there for you when something seems wrong, guide you to specialists when you have particular problems, and…

It’s never easy to discuss what happens if you or a loved one should become seriously ill. It’s only human nature that we would prefer not to discuss our own possible death or the potential loss of a loved one. But as you’ve likely experienced from those who have previously…

Along with Halloween and the changing color of leaves, Fall is the established time for Medicare Open Enrollment, which started on October 15th and runs through December 7th. While this period repeats every year (and we review it each year on agebuzz), your own situation may change from year to…

No one wants to be admitted to a hospital unless it’s absolutely necessary. Between the often long waits in the emergency department, the lack of privacy, and the onslaught of professionals coming in and out of your hospital room, it’s usually not a pleasant experience. Sometimes there’s no choice: a…

As almost any older person can tell you, going to the doctor can become a regular fact of life as the years tick by. And going to various specialists for specific problems can feel like the cost of growing older in this day and age. In fact, new research published…