Medicare trustees report shows challenges ahead
The Medicare Trustees Report released today shows that while Medicare remains solvent longer than expected prior to passage of the Affordable Care Act, challenges...
Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15
With more benefits, better choices and lower costs, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is encouraging people with Medicare and their families...
A passion for helping through photography
Photographer Beth Oram frequently offers her services to local animal rescue organizations to help promote the valuable work they do. She took the charming...
Modest premium increase for Medicare drug plans
The average monthly premium charged by Medicare drug plans for standard coverage will rise to an estimated $30 in 2011, an increase of $1 over 2010, or about 3 percent, said Medicare administrator Don Berwick.
Hudson resident participates in Jimmy Fund Walk for 21st year
Kevin Blanchard
Photo/Dakota Antelman
By Dakota Antelman
Hudson – Every fall for the past 21 years, Hudson native Kevin Blanchard has walked from Hopkinton to Boston...
Social Security commissioner to leave in February
WASHINGTON —
Social Security Commissioner Michael J. Astrue says he will step down in February after completing his six-year term. Astrue’s departure gives President Barack...
Tests help predict falls in Parkinson’s Disease
“Falls are a major problem for people with Parkinson’s disease and can lead to injuries and reduced mobility, which can result in increasing weakness, loss of independence and increased use of nursing homes,” said study author Graham K. Kerr.
Obama directs FDA to help reduce drug shortages
WASHINGTON —
President Barack Obama is directing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take steps to reduce drug shortages, action he says will help...
Feinstein vows fight for Medicare, social programs
By Juliet Williams
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein told the Democratic faithful on Saturday that they must work to retake the House of Representatives...
One out of every five older Americans are financial swindle victims
More than 7.3 million older Americans — one out of every five people over the age of 65 — have been victimized by a financial swindle, according to a new survey by Investor Protection Trust (IPT)
