What Does Medicare Cover

We all know by now that cancer is one of the most dangerous conditions around the world. Not only is it lethal, but it is also one of the most difficult and expensive conditions to treat.   And unfortunately, not everyone…

As we age, our eyesight seems to get worse and worse.   Whether it’s nearsightedness or farsightedness, sooner or later pretty much all of us need glasses or contact lenses to clearly see the world around us.   Due to their nature,…

“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” ®   Many of us remember those commercials from the late 80s and early 90s. These commercials were for Life Alert© and typically showed a senior, who had fallen to the ground, using Life Alert to…

We sincerely hope you never end up in the ER.  But emergencies do happen. And, as we get older, we are more prone to medical conditions and accidents that could land us in the ER.    Having to go to the…

Promacta, also known by its generic name Eltrombopag, is a medication that treats a few different conditions or diseases.   One is low platelet levels due to a medical condition called chronic immune (idiopathic) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Another condition it treats is chronic…

Shingles is a fairly common virus that affects over 3 million people a year in the US. Having known a few people who have had it, it can be agony to live with.  But what exactly is shingles? Having shingles…

Many of us already know that Medicare does not provide coverage for surgeries that are cosmetic in nature. Basically Medicare is there to help improve your health, not your looks.  However, there are times Medicare will cover “cosmetic” type surgeries IF they…

Iron deficiency, or anemia, is quite common. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) says it is the most common nutrient disorder in the world.   Iron deficiency can occur for many reasons. Blood loss, some medications, certain chronic medical conditions,…

FreeStyle Libre is one of the better known brands of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). This monitor, and others like it, have changed the game for many with diabetes. Not too long ago if you wanted to check your blood glucose…

Counseling is something we turn into when we face life challenges and crises. Things that we cannot quickly solve or need help in solving.   However, not everyone who needs counseling has the financial means to afford it.   This is an…