Tag Archives: Medicare

Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Key Differences

In a recent letter from “Angry DIL”, the letter writer was complaining about the cost of keeping her 90-year-old mother-in-law in a senior facility. She wrote ” During this time, I found that the normally excellent Medicare she has yearly … Continue reading

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Health Care: ‘Our Current System is Crumbling’

I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Health care: U.S. ‘system’ has … Continue reading

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Build Back Better: Drug prices

I love the Op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Like many Washington residents, I depend … Continue reading

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Navigating Aging

Instead of arguing with an older adult who says, “I don’t want any assistance,” try to follow up by asking “Tell me more. What are you concerned about?” They may reveal there are circumstances at home — perhaps hoarding, perhaps … Continue reading

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