It’s Not Over Yet: Current Concerns About Covid And Other Winter Respiratory Viruses
December 14, 2022
It’s a strange time in the United States. Holiday parties and preparations are underway, family gatherings are on the calendar if not already happening and everywhere you see people gathering to celebrate and connect again. At the same time, in the last 2 weeks, reported Covid cases have increased by…
At Home: Have You Done The Planning To Age in Place?
December 14, 2022
This past spring, a survey was conducted by The Associated Press and NORC at The University of Chicago to find out whether older adults are worried about “aging in place.” As it turns out, not so much, at least among those who are 65 and older. According to the survey…
Who Cares: Family Caregivers – Celebrated But Not Supported
November 9, 2022
To all who celebrate, congratulations: November is National Family Caregivers Month. In fact, there’s even a White House proclamation recognizing the harsh reality of family caregiving: “The truth is, at some point in our lives, each of us will likely need to be a family caregiver.” The proclamation also recognizes…
And Yet, She Persisted: A Powerhouse Patient Gets Help with Medical Billing Errors and Resolving Insurance Disputes By Julie Buyon
April 13, 2022
By agebuzz Contributing Editor Julie Buyon It’s safe to say that most of us have received a surprise – and perhaps incorrect – bill for medical services. Where to turn for help when this happens? A Powerhouse Patient knows there are many ways to get help, but often you…
Homebound: Challenges & Supports As You Age In Place
March 24, 2022
It’s likely you’ve heard the phrase “It takes a village” when it comes to raising children. But for those of us going through “aging in place” (either for ourselves or our loved ones) we know it often takes a village to provide support and services to older adults living in…
A Costly Affair: Bearing The Finances Of Long Term Care
February 23, 2022
No matter how much you plan and whatever you anticipate, the reality of what you or a loved one will pay for long term care is often unpredictable and frequently unmanageable. While we’ve posted about this issue earlier, it’s important to keep this in mind: long term care prices keep…