7 Tips for Out-of-Town Medical Procedures The challenges of getting the right health care multiply when the best options aren’t nearby. Seniors Guide writer Terri L. ... [Read More] 1/31/2024 | By Terri L. Jones
A Senior’s Refusal to See a Doctor Do you know an older person who never visits medical professionals? A senior’s refusal to see a doctor raises their ... [Read More] 3/17/2023 | By Donna Brody
Cochlear Implants vs. Hearing Aids Is there any benefit to getting cochlear implants rather than hearing aids? DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 70 years old and ... [Read More] 1/31/2023 | By Mayo Clinic
Blackout: Seizure or Something Else? Question: My husband blacked out at home and has no memory of the blackout or what happened. I found out ... [Read More] 1/3/2023 | By Howard LeWine, M.D.
Spasticity After a Stroke Spasticity is a debilitating yet treatable common condition after a stroke. If you or a loved one has suffered a ... [Read More] 12/15/2022 | By Family Features
Relief from Medical Debts on Credit Reports Changes that took place on July 1, 2022, provide relief from medical debts on credit reports, including removal of paid-off ... [Read More] 7/6/2022 | By Lisa Gerstner, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
Navigating Patient Communications During a Serious Illness Communication is an essential tool in successfully navigating the health care journey. Successful patient communications during a serious illness are ... [Read More] 6/30/2022 | By Darlene Edwards
How to Appeal an Unexpected Medical Bill The experts at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine explain the 2022 federal No Surprises Act and outline steps you can take ... [Read More] 3/30/2022 | By Rivan V. Stinson
Are You Comfortable with a Surgeon Your Own Age or Older? In a recent episode of New Amsterdam, an aging surgeon experiences problems during a procedure. The next time he heads ... [Read More] 3/19/2019 | By Terri L. Jones
Current Pricing of Skilled Nursing in Southwest Virginia Skilled nursing facilities are places where patients go when they need 24/7 medical care from skilled nurses. They generally have ... [Read More] 1/4/2019 | By Seniors Guide Staff