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As #MedicareOE concludes today, how are Americans 65+ shopping for healthcare? Survey Findings: 88% didn’t change their #Medicare plan 67% couldn’t find a better plan 66% never changed plans 85% of those who found a cheaper plan saved < $50 annually bit.ly/3ygVt29

Over 1 in 3 Americans suffers from medical debt. And most knowingly take on the debt for their health. Read all of the results we found in our latest survey: bit.ly/3FqcQjf #healthcare #Medical #bankruptcy #debt

Women on Medicare Twice as Likely to Lack Savings, New Survey Explores Top Expenses 41% men 65+ have more than $6,000 in savings for medical bills, compared to 28% women bit.ly/3DmhjD7

Have you thought about which states are the best to retire in for prescription drug costs? We hadn't – until we did. Read which states could break the Rx bank after 65: on.mktw.net/3mdZ38t

"The future of long-term care is uncertain, but growing demand isn’t." @Medicare_Guide ranks PA as 7th best state for long-term care. Access to care scores high, but that is quickly changing as providers halt admissions due to workforce shortages. bit.ly/2Z26xSZ

A comparison of cost, access and quality has launched California to the top of MedicareGuide's list of top states for #longtermcare. ow.ly/ddvl50G0PBR

50 companies providing residential #seniorlivingandcare are in the spotlight this morning after @FortuneMagazine announced its Best Workplaces for Aging Services lists for 2021, the 4th round of lists has published in partnership with @GPTW_US. ow.ly/A9ne50FUTAy

What are the top states for #LongTermCare as Biden proposes changes to improve? Our new @Medicare_Guide study finds Calif, Minn, and Wash to lead the nation. MT, WY and SD trail at the bottom. Check out our methodology, data viz's, and expert analysis. bit.ly/2XgDuu7

What are the top states for #LongTermCare as Biden proposes changes to improve? New @Medicare_Guide study finds Calif, Minn, and Wash to lead the nation. MT, WY and SD trail at the bottom. Check out our methodology, data viz's, and expert analysis. bit.ly/2XgDuu7

The #medicaltravel industry is rebounding to pre-pandemic levels. Spending rose 20% to 50%. Where are Americans traveling abroad to & for what? They're saving 50-80% on medical and dental procedures. Full analysis below w/ U.S.-Mexico cost comparison: bit.ly/3xR5XEa

12 Best States for Senior Health Care: 2021 ow.ly/EmUW50F4VzY

We analyzed the relationship of anxiety & depression amongst seniors to the COVID-19 daily case count, finding a strong statistical correlation. From @PsychToday, read more about our findings: bit.ly/3fZ0kNM #mentalhealth #seniors #depression #COVID19

The elderly have the highest rates of pandemic-induced depression and anxiety but they are not getting the mental health they need... Learn more @PsychToday via @RobertaSatowPhD #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #COVID19 psychologytoday.com/us/node/116208…

Clinical Briefs via @mcknightsltcn More than a third of vaccinated older adults will continue wearing masks until at least 2022, @Medicare_Guide study finds. … New drug may prevent Alzheimer’s disease, early study suggests… #seniors #longtermcare bit.ly/2Qq2Dj1

Data Shows Anxiety/Depression Slammed Seniors aged 80 and up at Pandemic Peak, Large Spike in Meds @Medicare_Guide analyzed the relationship of anxiety and depressive disorders amongst seniors to the COVID-19 daily case count. #Medicare Full analysis: bit.ly/3aYMNmm

Elders’ mental distress rose during COVID surges, U.S. Census Bureau finds via @mcknightsltcn #seniors #medicare #mentalhealth #MentalHealthMatters Full story below: mcknights.com/news/clinical-…

Our survey found nearly 6 in 10 elderly #Medicare recipients are concerned by future #healthcare costs. Over three in ten (32%) reported a surprise medical bill in the last two years. #medicalbankruptcy #medicaldebt medicareguide.com/survey-nearly-…

Older people more likely to die during heat waves in colder parts of the U.S. — plus, the global inequality of climate change bit.ly/3l32uN7 #EarthDay