Checking Blood Pressure at Home: Steps for Readings You Can Trust
Home blood pressure checks are only useful if they are accurate. Simple steps for choosing a monitor, measuring, and sharing results.
Month: October 2026
Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs: Two Ways to Lower Medicare Costs
Two programs can help with Medicare premiums and drug costs. Learn what they do and how to apply, even if you think you earn too much.
Protect Your Hearing Month: When and How to Get Your Hearing Checked
Hearing changes can sneak up slowly. Learn the signs, who to see, what Medicare covers, and what to know about over-the-counter hearing aids.
American Pharmacists Month: How to Get More From Your Pharmacist
October is American Pharmacists Month. Here is how to use your pharmacist as a partner, with a medicine list and questions to ask.
Marketplace Open Enrollment Starts November 1: A Simple Plan for 2027 Coverage
HealthCare.gov Open Enrollment for 2027 starts November 1. Key dates, what to update, and where to get free local help.
Advance Directives Made Simple: Put Your Care Wishes in Writing
A living will and a health care proxy help others follow your wishes if you cannot speak for yourself. Here is how to start.
“Squirrel!” — What Adult ADHD Really Looks Like (and How to Take the Next Step)
We all laugh at the “Squirrel!” moment — but for millions of adults, ADHD is much more than getting distracted. Here’s what it really looks like, and how to take a confident next step.
Feeling Lonely or Cut Off? Small Steps to Build Connection
Loneliness and isolation can affect your health. Here are small, practical steps to reconnect and where to find local help.
Your Medicine Is Not on Your Plan’s Drug List? How to Ask for an Exception
If your plan won’t cover a medicine you need, you and your prescriber can ask for an exception. Here is how to get started.
Infection Prevention Week: Simple Ways to Lower Infection Risk During a Hospital Stay
Infection Prevention Week is October 19–25. Learn the questions and habits that help patients and families lower infection risk in care.