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April 2023 newsletter theme: Caring for aging loved ones

April 2023 newsletter theme: Caring for aging loved ones

A little earlier today, we issued our April 2023 e-newsletter R. F. Meyer & Associates. If you did not receive a copy by email, please click on the link below to open a PDF version from our website. There is a theme to all three articles in this month’s edition:...
As Covid Medicaid provisions lapse, millions approach coverage cliff

As Covid Medicaid provisions lapse, millions approach coverage cliff

From the KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION — By Phil Galewitz — States are preparing to remove millions of people from Medicaid coverage as protections put in place early in the Covid-19 pandemic expire. The upheaval, which begins in April, will put millions of low-income...
After a dementia diagnosis: Preparing for the future

After a dementia diagnosis: Preparing for the future

A diagnosis of dementia, a category of diseases affecting memory and thinking that includes Alzheimer’s disease, can feel overwhelming and upsetting. You might worry that you will lose control over your life and ability to make your own decisions. Fortunately,...
A good night’s sleep may cut chronic disease risk in seniors

A good night’s sleep may cut chronic disease risk in seniors

A newly released study finds that seniors who get less than five hours of sleep a night may be at higher risk for chronic diseases. More than 7,000 midlife and senior men and women were part of the study on sleep duration over the course of 25 years. In high-income...
Be a smart shopper when buying Medigap insurance

Be a smart shopper when buying Medigap insurance

Medigap premiums for plans from insurance companies offering the same benefits vary widely, so it pays to be a smart shopper. Federal law requires that each insurance company offers the same benefits for each of the Medigap plans lettered A through M, but each company...