Topic: healthcare
... a selection of compelling articles found in newspapers, magazines, and online resources that focus on topics of special interest to those 50+.
Did You Know Medicare Enrollment Is Earlier This Year?
It is that time of year again: Medicare enrollment period starts earlier this year...on October 15 and runs through December 7.
Continue ReadingProfessional Education for Nurses, Social Workers, and others
Attention: Nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals...Don't miss this outstanding continuing education program on cancer care for older adults.Continue ReadingSpecial event for cancer patients and the people who love them
PATIENT EDUCATION:
Please join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for a patient program on cancer treatment for older adults.
Continue ReadingTurning 65? It's a Special Birthday!
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Continue ReadingMedicare Counseling
As the Boomers start turning 65 the number of individuals seeking Medicare counseling is increasing. This is evident here at Shepherd’s Center Central where the number of individuals served through our Medicare Counseling program doubled to 700 this last year. Our Medicare Program serves a wide variety of individuals of different ages, races and income levels. A third of the individuals served are under the age of 65 and receiving Medicare due to a disability and 20% are caregivers who are assisting a loved one who receives Medicare.
Anyone with questions regarding Medicare and insurance can use this service at no charge. The most common questions asked of our staff and trained volunteers are about Medicare, prescription drug coverage and medical insurance. Our staff and volunteers take the time to listen and provide you with current and accurate information. This may require several phone calls or office visits. So, no matter your age, race or income, Medicare Counseling is available through Shepherd’s Center Central. Let us help answer your questions and ease your stress.
For more information, contact David Hooper at (816) 444-1121 ext. 104 or dhooper@sccentral.org.
Doctors warn about impending medicare cuts
By Mannix Porterfield
The Register-Herald
CHARLESTON — Time is growing short and pressure is mounting on America’s doctors to persuade Congress to repair what they perceive as a “flawed” Medicare payment system that threatens health care delivery to the nation’s seniors, military personnel and Baby Boomers.
That was the thrust of a news briefing Tuesday at the Capitol, designed to call attention to a planned March 1 cut of 21 percent in the program. Click Continue Reading to view the full article.
The Other Health Care Crisis -- America's Elderly
by Martha Stewart
As the health care bill winds its way through Congress, sparking passions, heated debate and countless news stories, I have been struck by the dearth of discussion about a looming health care crisis: In 2011, the first of 78 million baby boomers will start turning 65. We, as a nation, are utterly unprepared for this rapidly approaching "silver tsunami." We do not have enough doctors skilled in the care of the very demographic group with the greatest overall health care needs. Click Continue Reading to view the full article.
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