Articles of Interest

With so much information out there, it's sometimes hard to find the most useful material.

As part of our commitment to delivering quality resources to you, we are building a small library of articles concerning elder issues. The articles discuss a wide range of topics and we hope you'll find them useful. Many are in question and answer format. Check back regularly for more topics.

Article Name	Abstract
Social Security: Little COLA	Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) will increase, as well as monthly premium for Medicare Part B.
How's Your BMI (Body Mass Index)?	Overweight people have higher incidences of heart problems. Problems increase with elevations in Body Mass Index.
The Prostate Risk	Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death for men in America. Many men fail to be checked regularly for the disease.
Get Your Benefit Check-Up	Many seniors are not using all of their benefits. Benefits are available from various sources and should be utilized.
"DASH" out for this diet!	Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) help lowers hypertension and risk of heart disease. Food labels such as "salt-free" are explained.
Pre-Diabetes: The "New" Disease	Pre-Diabetes is a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal. People are encouraged to be tested to avoid full-blown Diabetes.
Using Medicare for Prevention	Medicare coverage pays a large percentage for many screening procedures. Procedures include colorectal screening, mammogram screening, and glaucoma screening.
How Long Will You Live?	Americans are living longer. The leading causes of death for elders are heart disease and Alzheimer's.
Have You Been Screened?	Americans don't like to be screened for illnesses. Screening can prevent serious conditions.
Comparing Nursing Homes	Use an online database to find respected nursing homes, but don't underestimate the importance of visit. Don't forget to first see what's available in your community.
Alzheimer's Disease—Unraveling the Mystery	A full-color booklet providing in-depth information on this prevalent disease. The booklet is in PDF format and is a large file (7 MB). It is recommended that you have a broadband Internet connection to view it. It was created by the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center, a service of the National Institute on Aging.
‘Check-Up’ For Rx Savings	Visit a web site to see if savings are available for your prescriptions.
Home Health Compare	Compare the quality of home health care in your area.