Health
Hospice vs palliative care: Medicare coverage and the six-month rule
Hospice and palliative care aren't the same. See what Medicare covers, the six-month rule, the $5 drug copay, and how families decide between them.
Sleep after 60 isn't broken: how it actually changes and what helps
Sleep gets lighter, earlier, and more fragmented after 60—but it doesn't have to feel bad. Here's what the CDC, NIA, and current guidelines recommend.
Strength training after 60: a 4-week starter plan from the 2026 guidelines
A four-week starter strength plan for adults over 60, built on 2026 ACSM and CDC guidance — twice a week, no gym needed, fall-prevention built in.
Memory loss vs normal aging: the warning signs doctors look for
Federal health agencies draw a clear line between normal forgetfulness and dementia warning signs. Here's what to watch for, and when to call a doctor.
Cataract surgery and Medicare in 2026: coverage, premium lenses, and the real out-of-pocket
Medicare Part B covers cataract surgery in 2026 after the $283 deductible. Premium lens upgrades aren't covered and can add $1,500 to $3,500 per eye.
Falls send 3 million older adults to the ER each year: home fixes that work
About 3 million older Americans visit the ER for falls every year. Here are the home modifications and habits the evidence actually supports.
Home blood pressure monitors in 2026: what doctors actually recommend
Cardiologists recommend validated upper-arm cuffs over wrist gadgets. Here's how to pick a home blood pressure monitor in 2026, and the mistakes to avoid.
Does Medicare cover Ozempic and Wegovy in 2026? The fine print
Medicare won't pay for weight loss alone in 2026 — but a new $50 GLP-1 Bridge starts in July, and Ozempic and Wegovy already qualify for some uses.
The RSV vaccine in 2026: who's eligible at 60, 75, and what it costs
Who qualifies for an RSV vaccine at 60 or 75, what Medicare Part D pays in 2026, FDA side-effect data, and why it isn't a yearly shot like the flu.
Shingrix after 50: why a third of older adults skip the shingles shot
About 1 in 3 Americans will get shingles. Here's what Shingrix actually costs on Medicare, how well it works after 50, and the side effect to plan around.
Blood pressure goals after 60: what the 2025 AHA guideline changed
The 2025 American Heart Association blood pressure guideline keeps the under-130/80 target for older adults but changes when medication should start.