Walmart Introduces Free and Discounted Prescription Program
If you rely on prescription medications to stay healthy, Walmart is offering a new perk that could cut your costs.
Questions About New FDA Approved Alzheimer’s Drug
The US FDA approved a new drug designed to treat Alzheimer’s Disease earlier this month despite little evidence of its effectiveness. The Los Angeles Times, in their article FDA Approves Much-Debated Alzheimer’s Drug Panned by Experts revealed that an advisory panel tasked with reviewing the drug’s performance in clinical trials recommended that the FDA hold […]
Will Mediterranean Diet Stave Off Alzheimer’s?
People who eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, olive oil and fish could be at lower risk of dementia, a new study has suggested.
This Memorial Day, Fewer Remember WWII Fallen
We pause this Memorial Day to honor the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. Military. For those who lost friends and loved ones during the wars in Afganistan and Iraq, their grief is fresh. The lost are remembered by their families, neighbors, and classmates as well as by the servicemembers […]
Will We Soon have Medicare at Age 50?
In addition to reintroducing the Medicare at 50 Act, Senator Gillibrand and her colleagues also called on the Biden administration to expand and improve the Medicare program as part of the American Families Plan.
Prince Philip’s Death and the Importance of End-of-Life Planning
While memorials and tributes continue to pour in, one thing is clear: Prince Philip had clearly defined wishes regarding how he wished to pass, as well as his funeral plan.
Estate Planning Lessons from Celebrity Nightmares
The press has made much of the handwritten will that Larry King executed in the months before he died and in which he purports to change his prior will executed in 2015, to leave his estate equally between his children.
Proposed Law may Change System of Home and Community-Based Services
Work is underway on legislation that could fundamentally transform the nation’s system of home- and community-based services, eliminating waiting lists and allowing people with disabilities to move across state lines without forfeiting critical services and supports.
How The SECURE Act Changed the Stretch IRA
In the pre-SECURE Act universe, there were designated beneficiaries. These beneficiaries could be individuals (sometimes called named beneficiaries), institutions, such as charities, or estates.
Top 5 Telehealth Preparation Tips
When you used to think of a typical doctor’s appointment, you might conjure up images of waiting rooms, stethoscopes and maybe stickers. Now, that image has changed quite a bit. With the world shifting to increasingly remote communication amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, health appointments are often being limited to extended phone calls and video interactions. This is referred to as ‘telehealth.’
