by Senior Scene | Mar 31, 2023 | Featured Article (05), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
Is Medical Marijuana Covered by Medicare? by: Brenda Lyle The short answer is no. Although medical marijuana is legal in Florida, it is still illegal according to the Federal Government and has not been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration. Your primary care...
by Senior Scene | Feb 28, 2023 | Featured Article (05), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, the perfect time to bring attention to this deadly – and often avoidable – disease, which is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women in the U.S.,...
by Senior Scene | Nov 30, 2022 | Featured Article (05), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
Grief During the Holidays When you’ve lost someone, the holidays can be a very challenging time. Below, we answer your questions about how to navigate them. Q: I recently lost my aunt, who was like a mother to me. She had terminal cancer, and it wasn’t a...
by Senior Scene | Oct 31, 2022 | Featured Article (05), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
National Diabetes Month 2022 November is National Diabetes Month, a time to spotlight this dangerous disease that comes in three forms: Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes. Below are answers to some of your questions about diabetes, including tips on how to...
by Senior Scene | Sep 30, 2022 | Featured Article (05), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast Cancer Awareness is an annual campaign organized by major breast cancer charities to raise awareness about the disease and also to raise money for research for a cure as well as how to prevent the disease and better...
by Senior Scene | Aug 31, 2022 | Community, Featured Article (05), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health, Senior News
Medicare Open Enrollment Q: Should I change my plan during Medicare Open Enrollment? by: Barbara Fradkin A: This is a great question, and one that comes up every year. The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period lasts from October 15 until December 7. The changes...
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