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Care NavigationRehabilitation

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.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Man sitting on a park bench opening his weekly pill organizer; the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan can spread drug costs
Open EnrollmentPrescription Coverage

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.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Smiling older woman standing at the foot of her staircase at home, thinking about bone strength and a bone density test
Healthy AgingScreenings

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.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Preparing for AppointmentsScreenings

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.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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MedicaidPrescription Coverage

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.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Couple checking in at a bright clinic front desk to get their hearing checked
Choosing ProvidersHealthy Aging

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.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Health worker, like a pharmacist, reviewing a pill organizer and medicine list with an older woman and her son
Medication SafetyPrescription Coverage

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.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Family looking at health coverage options together on a tablet during Marketplace Open Enrollment
ACA MarketplaceOpen Enrollment

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.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Advance DirectivesFamily Caregiving

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.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Chuck pointing at a plush squirrel toy in a pet store aisle, a nod to the adult ADHD Squirrel joke
Health ConditionsMental HealthPreparing for Appointments

“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.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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