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Medicare open enrollment ends on December 7. State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) provide free, in-depth, unbiased counseling and support to Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers. Whether you are new to Medicare, reviewing Medicare plan options, or have questions on how to use your Medicare, a local SHIP can help. A certified counselor will give you one-on-one guidance based on your unique situation and needs.

Loneliness is a public health epidemic.It’s a condition that doesn’t show up on medical tests, yet it can be just as deadly as daily smoking. The growing crisis has an outsized impact on older Americans. According to a recent study from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than one-third of adults aged 45 and older feel lonely, and nearly one-fourth of adults aged 65 and older are considered socially isolated.Social isolation and loneliness take a toll on physical and mental health,…

Diagnosed with breast cancer nearly four years ago at the age of 41, Krisdee Clark*, like many women, was completely taken aback. What laid ahead for her was an inspiring journey of personal growth and recovery. Not only would she harness her own resilience and grace to thrive after treatment, but she would also channel her experience and strength to inspire change. In doing so, she'd create a meaningful platform to support other women who were going through similar struggles.Facing a diagnosis with…

We all find ourselves sometimes staying up late on a school or work night, leaving us feeling tired behind the wheel the next morning if we didn’t get enough good sleep. But do we ever think about the risks of drowsy driving while we’re buckling up?Drowsy driving is impaired driving — just like drunk, drugged, and distracted driving — and it’s a real public health issue. Drowsy driving is behind thousands of vehicle crashes each year, killing an estimated 6,400 people in the U.S. alone. In fact,…

Many people feel the need to shield their loved ones from harm’s way and preserve and protect what’s most precious — whether it’s a life partner, children, or elderly parents, and that includes protection from infectious diseases like COVID.Although COVID is no longer considered a public health emergency, it remains an ongoing health concern for Americans.[1] However, COVID vaccine fatigue remains a major obstacle in maintaining immunity and keeping vaccination rates high.[2]Choosing a COVID vaccine…