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Published 03/30/2008 - 9:13 p.m. CDT
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Medicare Preventive Services
Any one can get a one-time “Welcome to Medicare” physical exam within the first six months of joining Medicare. You can also receive education and counseling about the preventive services that you need, like certain screenings and shots that are also covered by Medicare. The following are some of the preventative services provided by Medicare:
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Published 05/02/2008 - 11:09 a.m. CDT
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In 2005, Congress reallocated the public airwaves to make it easier for firefighters, law enforcement and other first responders to communicate during an emergency. This reallocation of television signals also opened up additional airwaves for television broadcasters to purchase for broadcasting on digital signals, as opposed to the older, less clear, analog signals. Proceeds from the sale of these airwaves are being used to reduce the deficit. While the financial and public benefits are shared by all, it requires many viewers to make certain adjustments in their viewing habits. At 11:59 p.m. on February 17, 2009, all television broadcasting will switch from an analog to a digital signal. All analog broadcasts will cease and unprepared viewers will no longer receive a picture.
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Published 03/02/2008 - 2:15 p.m. CDT
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Dear Savvy Senior
What’s the best way to find a good home-care aide to help my elderly mother? -Worn Out
Dear Worn,
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1.4 million Americans require the help of a paid caregiver each year. But finding good home-care can be a real challenge. Here are some tips that can help.
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Published 05/02/2008 - 11:07 a.m. CDT
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A medical study of elderly men and women over age 75 concludes what ballroom dance fans have always known - their favorite activity is great for health and happiness. The complexity and moving with the music lower the risk of dementia, the researchers say.
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Published 05/02/2008 - 10:18 a.m. CDT
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| Senior Citizens love Nintendo's Wii |
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Video Games used to be only for the young (or young at heart), but Nintendo Gaming Systems have come out with something that bridges the divide between old and young, between grandson and grandparent, between active and inactive. In the 1980s Atari came out with a home video game system. As a child I remember sitting on the floor staring at my television for hours as I played Pac Man and Defender. As I got older video game systems got more sophisticated,
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