by Jenni Espay | Aug 24, 2022 | Article, health, healthcare, Media, medication
A federal judge ordered three major pharmacy chains, Walgreens, CVS and Walmart, to pay more than $650 million to two Ohio counties for their roles in fueling the opioid epidemic by improperly dispensing drugs. In the lawsuit, these companies were accused of...
by Jenni Espay | Aug 5, 2022 | Article, Broadcast, health, healthcare, Media, medication
Many medications can impede the body’s ability to regulate heat. These medications include high blood pressure treatments, some anti-depressants, beta-blockers and common antihistamines for treating allergies. Click here to learn how heat-related illnesses can...
by Jenni Espay | Jun 1, 2022 | Fighting Fraud, Infographic, Media
Today is the first day of June, which means the beginning of Pride Month. To learn more about older LGBTQ services, go to the National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging. The National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging, a program of SAGE, is the country’s first and...
by Jenni Espay | May 25, 2022 | Media, Medicare News
Last Monday, President Biden announced a deal with 20 Internet service providers, such as AT&T and Comcast, to provide high-speed broadband to low-income households for no more than $30-a-month. This initiative is very important for older adults, because it will...
by Jenni Espay | May 11, 2022 | Article, Media
The U.S. opioid epidemic has caused more than 500,000 overdose deaths over two decades, according to government data. More than 3,300 opioid lawsuits have been filed nationally against drug makers, distributors and pharmacy chains, leading to a recent wave of proposed...
by Jenni Espay | May 4, 2022 | Article, Media, Medicare News
May’s focus will be understanding what the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) offer, knowing what additional benefits come with an MSP, knowing how to apply for and keep an MSP, and knowing your rights and protections related to MSPs. For more information on MSPs,...
