Medicare Program Team

Medicare retirees returning to the workforce may find that they have options for their health coverage. That is, depending on the size of your new employer, you may be able to pick up your company's health plan and leave Medicare and then…
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Scientists at the Quadram Institute and the University of East Anglia have provided evidence from mouse research that fecal microbiota transplantation from young to old mice can reverse the hallmarks of aging in humans. intestine, eyes and…
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"The reality is that many older adults have already survived the trauma, and these experiences bring so much wisdom, perspective and resilience to share as a result. Investments to increase access to mental health support for the elderly…
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May is the month of the greatest Americans, and this year's theme, "Age My Way," is an essential conversation start for our community, not just in Salt Lake County, but throughout state of Utah. When I think about it, I think of an…
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Wheelchair falls are a growing concern for nursing homes. According to the Annals of Long-Term Care, more than 80% of nursing home residents spend time in a wheelchair daily. Wheelchair falls and tips can lead to serious injuries, and with…
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What is the most common mental health problem among the elderly? It is estimated that 20% of people aged 55 and over experience some form of mental health problem. The most common conditions include anxiety, severe cognitive impairment, and…
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There is a paradox in the science of memory: empirical evidence and life experience suggest that older adults have more knowledge of the world. However, in laboratory environments, they generally perform worse on memory tests than younger…
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Deborah Graves felt safe and hopeful as she drove to the matchmaking session at Siesta Key a few years ago. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a former corporate information technology specialist, her training was perfect for the Sarasota…
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It’s a seemingly incongruous situation: Congress Democrats want to expand Medicare benefits while a program-backed trust fund faces insolvency. In fact, some Republican lawmakers have taken advantage of this impending issue as a reason to…
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About 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day. Many could soon leave the workforce and claim Medicare benefits that they believe they are entitled to after paying Medicare taxes for decades to the workforce. But they could be in a rude…
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