At MedicareAdvantage.com, we give our readers the information they need to age healthy and happy. We are also dedicated to exploring public health issues and the senior experience in America.
To support these aspects of our editorial mission, we produce various health resource guides and perform data studies throughout the year.
We surveyed 891 Medicare beneficiaries and found many fail to compare their Medicare plan options, which can result in avoidable high costs.
Our report finds a majority of Medicare beneficiaries don't understand their benefits and costs, which can lead to potentially high expenses and poor health decisions.
We surveyed 1,000 Medicare beneficiaries and found they largely support extending Medicare eligibility to age 60, and many support Medicare for All.
Expanding Medicare Benefits Survey
We found the most popular COVID-19 conspiracy theory in each state. Find out which state is home to the most "coronavirus truthers."
We surveyed over 700 U.S. adults to see how well the understand coronavirus (COVID-19) facts vs. myths. Find out the most dangerous myth people still believe.
Coronavirus COVID-19 Fact vs. Myth Survey
90% of people describe their health in positive terms, despite low levels of exercise and poor diets. Our study explores these and other stark health misperceptions.
Our study explores the ways that mentioning President Trump's name affects people's attitudes about their mental and physical health.
We asked more than 1,000 individuals currently following a diet plan to describe their experience so we could find out which diets might be having a lasting impact.
Healthy Habits and Diet Survey
To find out just how much of an impact fake TV doctors are having on real patients, we surveyed over 800 people for their opinions on characters like Meredith Grey, Derek Shepherd, and Shaun Murphy. Learn how many people actually trust TV doctors more than their own physicians.
We surveyed over 400 Florida residents to learn about voter attitudes on age in politics, including the 2020 presidential election and in congress.
29% of older adults used a dating app to meet someone in the past year. A new study examines this and other dating trends for millennials and seniors.
We surveyed over 1,000 people about the frequency with which they visit their primary care physicians and specialists and their reasons for avoiding doctor visits entirely.
47 percent of patients admit to lying to their doctor. A new study reveals the types of lies people tell, how often they lie and how it affects their care.
We surveyed over 500 Millennials and Baby Boomers to learn what scares them most about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Find out which group reported higher anxiety, and why.
Generational Coronavirus Survey
We surveyed over 1,000 Americans to learn how COVID-19 is changing their summer plans, their main fears about public activities and the differences between Republican and Democrat attitudes.
Coronavirus COVID-19 Summer Activities Study
Our study explores at-home injuries and cardiac deaths football fans suffer during Super Bowl weekend, and we rank the most dangerous Super Bowl teams of the past 20 years.
We surveyed older adults to learn how often and what technology they use to communicate with their kids and grandkids. You may be surprised by their favorite technology tool.
Senior Family Communication Study
Our study ranks all U.S. counties based on their 10-year trends in obesity rates. Find out which counties are growing healthier, and which ones are becoming more obese.
County Obesity 10 Year Trends
Explore this list of national and local state resources for Veterans to find assistance for things like mental health counseling, federal military benefits, higher education, financial management and more.
Use this guide to learn how to cope with sadness, anxiety and grief as you downsize.
This guide explains Medicare sign up periods such as the Medicare Open Enrollment Period as well as local resources you can explore for answers to Medicare coverage questions.
Use this informative guide to find both national and local state resources that can help you with rising health care costs. Find information on Medicare, Medicaid, housing assistance and more.
Health Care Cost Assistance Resource Guide
This guide can help you identify the signs and symptoms of senior isolation and offers a number of local resources for seniors to become more socially connected.
Senior Isolation Resource Guide
There are many benefits to practicing yoga, and several that can be especially beneficial to older adults. Learn about 10 ways yoga can help seniors, and find out how a Medicare Advantage plan can help.
Elder financial abuse affects millions of seniors every year and accounts for billions of dollars worth of fraud. Learn how and why it happens, the types of scammers who commit financial abuse and what seniors can do to protect themselves.
Financial Abuse Resource Guide
Use this informative guide to explore a wide range of state and national resources for many of the biggest health care risks faced by the Hispanic community, and download our helpful Spanish language translation glossary of important health care and insurance terms.
Nearly one in six seniors in America (8 million people) face the threat of hunger or malnourishment. Learn more about the danger of senior hunger and resources that help combat the issue.
Seniors who own a pet can experience tremendous physical and emotional health benefits. This 2020 resource guide includes over 300 national and state resources that can help you get started adopting a pet.
Up to 61,000 Americans died from the flu in 2018-2019. Find flu vaccine and pneumonia prevention resources in your state to help protect yourself from influenza this year.
People of all ages are at risk for dehydration, but older adults should take extra precaution. Learn the symptoms of dehydration and follow these seven tips to help prevent it.
Preventing Dehydration for Seniors
There are a number of prescription drug assistance programs that can help patients save on the rising cost of prescription drugs. Learn about eligibility.
Drug Assistance Programs Guide
Explore this list of national resources for diabetes education, prevention, management, treatment and financial assistance.
Many veterans may be unsure about how Medicare works with their VA benefits. Here are seven things every veteran should know about Medicare.
Medicare Resource Guide for Veterans
Explore this list of national resources for fall prevention, including exercise classes, home modifications and other health tips.
Senior Guide to Fall Prevention
Learn more about the alcohol abuse problems facing seniors, find out what causes these problems and explore our list of local and national resources to get help finding treatment.
The COVID-19 coronavirus is affecting people all over the globe, and seniors are at the greatest risk for infection and even death. Seniors can use this resource guide to learn about coronavirus testing and how to stay safe during the outbreak.
2020 Guide to Coronavirus for Seniors
Explore this list of local and national glaucoma resources. You can also explore support services for people with vision problems through research, assistive technology, financial assistance and more.
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