Author: Brandon Fairs

Does Medicare Pay for Hospice?

Picking the right health insurance plan can be challenging. Of course, you want the price of care to be affordable and to fit your budget, but it’s also important to consider what benefits you get with any insurance plan. While a high deductible or premium may work for some families, others may prefer lower deductibles […]

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5 Things You Should Do Before Turning 65

As you approach old age, you’ll want to do many things to ensure that your life is in order as you get ready to retire. Because retirement for most individuals is on or near their 65th birthday, it’s a good idea to perform a few tasks before you turn 65 if you want a smooth […]

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A Guide to Keeping Your Home Through Debilitating Disease

Debilitating diseases, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and HIV/AIDS, can create significant challenges for patients and their families. While physical symptoms can be difficult to cope with, living with a chronic disease can also have a detrimental effect on mental health. In addition, paying for treatment can be financially devastating for families. The treatment of chronic […]

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Simple Ways to Save Money on Health Care

A lot of Americans feel like they’re paying more for health insurance these days, and it’s not all in their heads. From 2008 to 2018, health insurance and medical costs rose twice as fast as wages, according to one study. And that’s just for employees of large companies. If you work for a smaller place or are […]

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Does Your Health Insurance Cover Car Accidents?

About 4.5 million people got injured in car accidents in 2018, according to estimates from the National Safety Council. Some of those injured people will refuse medical treatment, but many others will have no choice but to go to the hospital. That can get expensive, even with health insurance. And it’s fair to wonder whether health […]

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How to Cope with Cancer and Depression

Receiving difficult medical news can bring up so many mixed emotions. When your doctor tells you that you have cancer a million thoughts may begin to race around your head. Such a serious diagnosis may come, with a long road of physical and internal battles including feelings of despair, confusion, and perhaps the beginning signs […]

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The 5 Best Ways to Beat Anxiety

If you’ve ever felt the overwhelming pangs of anxiety, you’re not alone. Each year, 40 million adults are affected by anxiety in one form or another, making it the most common mental illness in America. When triggered, anxiety manifests through rapid heart rates, restricted breathing, panicked cognitive states, and a slew of other symptoms. If […]

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Could You Sue for a Wrong Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Of the forms of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent. Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease, meaning the progressive wasting away and death of brain cells characterizes it. This disease typically begins with memory loss; changes occur in the part of the brain that affects learning, making it difficult for people to remember newly acquired […]

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