Prices for Top Medicare Part D Drugs Have More Than Tripled Since Entering the Market

This AARP Public Policy Institute Spotlight report finds that list prices for 25 top Medicare Part D drugs have increased by an average of 226 percentor more than tripledsince they first entered the market, greatly exceeding the corresponding rate of general inflation. Further, the analysis of these 25 individual products finds that lifetime list price changes increase dramatically the longer a product has been on the market and that, on average, nearly 60 percent of the current list price is due to price increases after the product entered the market....

August 10, 2023 · 2 min · 259 words · Dr. Tracy Dixon

Párate derecho: cómo mejorar tu postura

Encorvarse y desplomarse puede hacer que tu columna se vuelva mas fragil y propensa a lesiones. La mala postura tambien puede causar dolor de cuello, hombros y espalda. Aqui te mostramos como lograr una postura perfecta, de la cual tu madre se sentiria muy orgullosa. Gira la cabeza un poco para ver tu reflejo, o pidele a alguien que te evalue. Ahora, preguntate: Donde estan mis orejas? Deben estar directamente sobre los hombros, no hacia adelante....

August 10, 2023 · 2 min · 250 words · Gregory Carter

Stand Up Straight: How to Improve Your Posture

Good posture is an important part of long-term health, according to theNational Institutes of Health. Slouching and slumping over can make your spine more fragile and prone to injury. Poor posture can also causeneck, shoulder and back pain. Heres how to achieve perfect posture that would make your mother proud. Part One Stand so that your left side is adjacent to a full-length mirror. Turn your head slightly to see your reflection, or ask a partner to assess you....

August 10, 2023 · 2 min · 278 words · Brittany Turner

8 consejos para corredores mayores

Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica. Pero dista mucho de ser imprudente. Tiene a mano cajas enteras de agua de coco para mantenerse hidratado. Dos dias por semana, en vez de correr, se dedica alentrenamiento de fuerza y resistencia. Y cuando corre, a veces lo hace a un ritmo relativamente lento, con intervalos de velocidad. Yo lo llamo trabajo de base, senala Cummins....

August 9, 2023 · 2 min · 240 words · Tammy Brooks

Air Travel Got You Down? Luxury Buses Ramp Up Style and Comfort

The expense and hassles of air travel have many people turning instead to the open road. But hours behind the wheel can be exhausting. There is another way: you’re able to take a bus. Just 19 passengers sit in rows 6 feet apart, a spaciousness that is rare for bus travel. It really is a game changer, especially for seniors, says founder and CEO Chad Scarborough. It eliminates all the bumps and motion sickness....

August 9, 2023 · 1 min · 123 words · Peter Jackson

Animal Print Clothing and Accessories to Wear All Year Round

Leopards and zebras and tigers … oh my! And lets not forgetsnakes. Dont be afraid ofpatternsinspired by jungle creatures. But, hey, Im not big on fashion rules. If you want to go all out catwoman, be my guest! Why they are a good investment Animal prints are perfect for the transition from summer to fall. In fact, they can be worn year-round! Since these items are essentially seasonless, you could amortize the cost per wearing....

August 8, 2023 · 1 min · 123 words · Mary Nelson

How Fraud Hits American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

Participants also noted that their native languages do not have words for scam or fraud. While outside organizations can provide resources, the researchers suggest that a greater focus on building trust is necessary. All were conducted from March to May 2023. Participants received an incentive for their time. For more information, just contact Alicia R. Williams atarwilliams@aarp.org. For media inquiries, yo contact External Relations atmedia@aarp.org. Many are unaware of the PACT Act benefit....

August 8, 2023 · 1 min · 73 words · Stephen Cain

My Town: Kristin Chenoweth’s Picks for Nashville

Kristin Chenoweth has always been drawn to Music City. I was about 18, and I auditioned for Opryland, says the 54-year-old actress and singer. I fell in love with Nashville. I didnt want to leave. It has been heaven. Ive never been happier, she says. Im trying to slow down a little bit so I can be home more and enjoy it. Here are a few of her favorite ways to experience her new hometown....

August 8, 2023 · 2 min · 364 words · Timothy Willis

Which Drugstore Is Cheaper: CVS, Walgreens or Rite Aid?

Drugstores are a vital resource for many older adults, and its not just to fill prescriptions. (The chains operate about 20,000 drugstores combined in the U.S.) But buyer beware. Prices vary from one chain to the next. Consumers need tocomparison shop, but who has the time? Thankfully, we do. We shopped the aisles of CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid to see which drugstore has the cheapest prices. We compared the prices for a basket of 20 brand-name items, excluding sales or discounts....

August 8, 2023 · 1 min · 189 words · Christina Chen

¿Te deprimen los viajes aéreos? Los autobuses de lujo realzan el estilo y la comodidad

Los gastos y las molestias de los viajes aereos han hecho que muchas personas prefieran viajar por carretera. Pero las horas detras del volante pueden ser agotadoras. Hay otra manera: puedes viajar en autobus. Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica. Realmente es revolucionario, especialmente para los adultos mayores, dice el fundador y director ejecutivo, Chad Scarborough. Elimina todas las sacudidas y el mareo por movimiento....

August 8, 2023 · 1 min · 145 words · Dalton White

Pedro Pascal: 7 cosas que no sabías de su vida y carrera

A sus 48 anos, Pedro Pascal cautiva por su estilo desenfadado e irreverente. Aqui te contamos siete cosas impresionantes de este querido actor. Sus padres huyeron de Chile durante la dictadura militar de Augusto Pinochet. En el ano 2000, con tan solo 24 anos, Pascal enfrento el suicidio de su mama. Es dificil decir lo que mas recuerdo de ella (…) ella fue el amor de mi vida. Pienso en ella todos los dias....

August 7, 2023 · 1 min · 123 words · Courtney Rodriguez

¿Qué farmacia es más económica: CVS, Walgreens o Rite Aid?

Las farmacias son un recurso vital para muchas personas mayores, y no solo para losmedicamentos recetados. Aunque debes prestar atencion: los precios son diferentes entre una cadena y otra. Es necesario comparar, pero quien tiene el tiempo para hacerlo? Por suerte, nosotros lo tenemos. Comparamos los precios para una canasta de 20 productos de marca, sin contar ofertas ni descuentos. La ganadora: CVS. Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica....

August 7, 2023 · 1 min · 160 words · Christopher Williams

Some U.S. Consumers Don't Know They've Been Victimized By a Scam

American consumers are falling victim to scams more than they realize and the situation is getting worse. That is an increase of 30% over the previous year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Yet, with so much underreporting, it’s hard to know the true extent of the impact. To better understand the dynamics at play, AARP examined the behavior of fraud victims in a national study. The results indicate that 20 million Americans may not be aware that they were victims of a scam....

August 5, 2023 · 1 min · 171 words · Blake Crawford