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At-Home Vaccination Efforts Receive Payment Boost for Medicare Beneficiaries
The vaccination campaign has been a great success so far, but one population has struggled to get vaccinated — the homebound. CMS has expande...
Traveling During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Many of us had to put dream trips on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that things are becoming safer, can we start traveling again?
Camping Tips for Seniors
Camping is the perfect trip of the COVID era. It's outside, socially-distanced, and still fun. Make sure your trip is safe and fun with these camping t...
All About Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccination
There are many questions surrounding the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination. When can you get one? Where? Is it safe? We're giving you some answers an...
Using Basil in Your Cooking
Basil is one of the most versatile herbs, but you can lose a lot of its benefits if you prepare or cook it wrong. Here's how you can get the most out o...
Cooking for Beginners: A Simple Bread Recipe
Whether you're making fresh bread as a side with a meal or just to expand your skills in the kitchen, here's what you need to know!
What are Medicare Deductibles?
We've all dealt with deductibles before, in all sorts of insurance plans. They're so common that many people and plans don’t easily explain what they a...
2022 COLA Predicted to be Largest in Over a Decade
Each year, the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) tweaks how much you receive in your benefit. For 2022, experts are predicting the large...
Reusing Risotto to Make Delicious Arancini
Risotto is delicious, but it's easy to make too much and have plenty leftover. What if you could turn this into something amazing? Turn that leftover r...
Does Medicare Cover Allergy Treatment?
If you have an allergy that interferes with your life, treatment likely will become an important avenue to explore. But this can be expensive without i...
COVID-Safe Ways to Stay Connected with Your Grandkids
The relationship many grandparents share with their grandkids is a highlight of their lives, and the separation due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been d...
Using Lemon in Your Cooking
For many beginning home cooks, lemon is easily one of the most valuable, underutilized ingredients you can find in most grocery stores. Lemon can add b...
All About Community Gardens
Do you want to start a garden, but don't have the space or ability? Or, are you looking for something to bring your neighborhood together? You can do a...
Filing a Medicare Grievance
If you have an issue with the quality of your health care coverage and have Medicare, you can file a Medicare grievance. What does it do, and how can y...
Dishes to Impress Your Friends: Crêpes
Impressive meals don't just have to be at dinnertime. If you're having friends over for breakfast or brunch and want to flex your culinary muscles, try...