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As COVID Rises, a Vexing Hunt for Nursing Home Vaccine Stats

With COVID-19 on the rise again and many nursing home staffers unvaccinated, families still lack easy access to crucial Medicare immunization data that will help them pick the right facility for their loved one. Medicare has a “Care Compare” website for consumers it has… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on July 15, 2021

Most Americans on Medicare Do Not Have Dental Coverage

Two-thirds of Medicare beneficiaries do not have dental coverage and half of these individuals haven’t been to the dentist in the past year. Forgoing dental visits may exacerbate oral health problems that can lead to serious medical complications and exacerbate diseases… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on July 15, 2021

4 Overlooked Causes of Lower Back Pain

About 16 million Americans suffer from consistent or chronic back pain – and as we age, the chronic aches tend to worsen. That is because we lose fluid in our spinal discs, which makes us stiffer and more prone to injury. Back pain is the number one cause of disability… Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on July 15, 2021