Kendal at Home Blog

Although dementia is not a natural part of aging, it’s true that the risk of developing dementia increases as you age.

You might wonder if there are genetic and lifestyle factors that can increase the risk for yourself or your loved ones, and if so, what lifestyle changes can you make to reduce the risk?

Researchers and clinicians are delving into those questions with one goal being to provide information that can help reduce the risk of developing dementia in the first place.

Because there are so few treatments right now for the various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s, it’s preventive measures that are currently in the spotlight.

When you engage in home improvement projects, you’re doing one of two things:

• trying to enhance its value and appeal because you’re selling your home and want a good return on investment as you’re attracting potential buyers
• performing home remodeling projects for your own safety and comfort, perhaps so you can age at home

Here’s what isn’t very likely: that you’re doing home improvements with the goal of lowering the value of your home or otherwise choosing ones that are a financial drain — but sometimes that’s exactly what happens. Here are four examples.

In October 2019, President Donald Trump signed an executive order containing changes that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is directed to make to improve the Medicare program. Its official name is Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nation’s Seniors.

Hearing Aids Lower Risk of Dementia, Falls

Hearing aids are beneficial for more than just hearing. New research finds that using a hearing aid makes problems like dementia, falling, gait problems or depression and anxiety significantly less likely to occur. Study lead Elham Mahmoudi, Ph.D., notes that while using a hearing aid doesn’t prevent someone from developing these conditions, it could delay onset, which could be beneficial for the patient and Medicare system.

Source: MedicalNewsToday

You’ve likely seen the signs at grocery stores, big-box retailers and even specialty retailers. Nearly every retail establishment you enter has signs proclaiming they now sell CBD oil. Cannabidiol has quickly become one of the biggest wellness trends. The compound can be found in anything from soaps to lotions and oils and even at your favorite smoothie bar.

Proponents of CBD oil claim the supplement helps with everything from anxiety to chronic pain to inflammation, stress and more. But does it really work? And should you use it? Let’s explore below.

Medicare open enrollment runs until Dec. 7, and while you may not want to change your plan, neglecting to make sure it still meets your needs could cost you. You may be hit with a higher copay or an out-of-pocket expense.

As a refresher, during the open enrollment period, you can:

• Switch from Original Medicare to an Advantage plan
• Switch from an Advantage plan to Original Medicare
• Move from one Advantage plan to another
• Purchase a prescription drug plan or move from one plan to another

Remember, the open enrollment time frame does not apply to Medigap plans, which adhere to separate requirements.

Here are common Medicare open enrollment mistakes to avoid.

In certain circumstances, Medicare B plans will pay for medical nutrition therapy (MNT), and this post will share seven things that you should know about this benefit, including answers to some frequently asked questions on the subject.

Standardized Medigap policies are sold by private insurance companies to help cover healthcare costs that Original Medicare doesn’t, such as copayments, coinsurance and deductibles. Many people like to buy this type of supplemental health insurance for added coverage — and this post will help you to determine if it’s right for you.

Open enrollment for Medicare for 2020 runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Here is what you need to know about the changes in store for 2020 and more.