Many older adults lose company health coverage when they retire, and most Medicare-sponsored plans offer minimal or no dental coverage. This can leave many aging individuals in need of affordable ...

A 63-year-old woman living in an apartment in the 79935 area reached out to the Area Agency on Aging with several concerns. After listening to her description of concerns, her primary issue is her ...

The golden years should be filled with confident smiles, hearty laughter and the ability to enjoy favorite foods without worry. Yet millions of older adults face the devastating reality of tooth loss, ...

Every year, millions of people use Medicare to get the healthcare they need in retirement. In fact, currently more than 66 million people are enrolled in Medicare, a federal health insurance program ...

A new study reveals that restrictive features in Medicare Advantage (MA) dental plans may create barriers to dental care access for seniors, despite the plans’ intended purpose of expanding coverage.

Oral health has long been separated from overall health—but that divide is beginning to close as research, policy and public awareness evolve.

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CHICAGO(Reuters) - Almost half of Americans enrolled in Medicare did not visit a dentist in 2018. That is a problem that goes far beyond having white teeth or a beautiful smile - poor dental care can ...

The Trump administration’s proposal to block states from establishing adult dental services as an essential health benefit ...

A Norwegian study reveals that communication breakdowns between home healthcare and dental services are leaving vulnerable seniors without essential oral care, despite their legal right to free ...