Comparing Medicare Plans for 2027: A Simple Step-by-Step Checklist
Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7. Use this checklist to compare plans and find free, unbiased help.
Month: October 2026
Palliative Care and Hospice: What Is the Difference?
Palliative care can start at any stage of a serious illness. Hospice is for the final months. Learn the difference and what to ask.
What My Mom’s Uterine Cancer Taught Me: Bleeding After Menopause Is Never “Just Menopause”
Bleeding after menopause is never normal, and the Pap test does not check for uterine cancer. Let’s talk about the warning signs, family history, and what to say when you need to be heard.
Domestic Violence Support: Finding Help in a Way That Fits Your Safety
Learn how to reach domestic violence support, consider digital safety, and ask for a personal safety plan without pressure to make an immediate decision.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: Two Steps That Can Help Save a Life
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month. Learn the signs, why you call 911 first, and how hands-only CPR and an AED help.
Take Back Day Is October 24: Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Safely
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 24, 2026. Here is how to sort old medicines and get rid of them safely.
A Big Hospital Bill Arrived: Steps to Take Before You Pay
Before you pay a large hospital bill, check it, ask about financial assistance, and know your rights under federal billing protections.
National Physical Therapy Month: How to Get Physical Therapy Started and Covered
October is National Physical Therapy Month. Learn how to start physical therapy, what to ask, and how Medicare Part B coverage works.
Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: Spreading Drug Costs Across the Year
Big pharmacy bills early in the year? Learn how the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan spreads drug costs into monthly bills.
World Osteoporosis Day: How to Ask About a Bone Density Test
Osteoporosis often has no signs until a bone breaks. Here is how to ask whether a bone density test is right for you.