It's Expensive To Be An American Senior
From the gas pump to the grocery store, many Americans are getting squeezed financially. Those price increases also meaningfully impact seniors, typically defined as those 65 years old and above.
WNY Health Insurance Costs Continue to Outpace Wage Growth
Healthcare costs, including out-of-pocket costs, continue to increase around the country, often outstripping wage growth (i.e., How much your earn vs. How much healthcare costs).
Hypertension: Causes, Complications & Management
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is one of the most common chronic diseases. It affects all ages and anyone.
Her Doctor’s Office Moved One Floor Up. Her Bill Was 10 Times Higher!
The out-of-pocket cost for Ms. Lee’s pain-relieving injections for her arthritis increased by over ten times this year! Why?
Compulsive Eating During COVID-19
New research concluded that there were negative effects of isolation and lockdown on eating behavior.
Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage
Every day over 10,000 people in the US turn 65 and most have to choose between a Medicare or Medicare Advantage plan.
Are You Taking Too Many Medications?
Taking multiple drugs, usually six or more medications, to treat a single ailment or disease is called polypharmacy.
Falls Remain Leading Cause of Trauma Visits
Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) is seeing a major rebound in emergency department visits.
People Are Avoiding the Doctor. Why?
Ultimately, the economic strain on many households caused by the coronavirus pandemic has not created a new healthcare issue, but rather exacerbated one that existed.