Senior-life

Being 65 today is very different from being 65 in 1900. Here's why.

Qualified organizations can make proposals to provide senior citizens in Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers counties in Colorado.

Received a call purporting to be from the Social Security Administration? Be careful - it could be a scam!

Medicare open enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7, 2018. Check these tips to help make your selection.

If you live in southeast Colorado, a nonprofit agency can help you with Medicare Open Enrollment questions.

(Family Features) As autumn progresses, it's important to keep your health in mind. Medicare's fall open enrollment period is the time for you to review your plan options and make any changes to your Medicare coverage.

Maybe you have a new prescription that is not covered by your current drug plan or you have a new health condition. To ensure you get the most from Medicare in 2019, you should research your health and drug plan options during Medicare open enrollment.

Open enrollment closes Dececember 7. Changes made during this time will take effect January 1, 2019.

Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you are older or have health problems. It is important to get relief from the heat quickly. If not, you might begin to feel confused or faint. Your heart could become stressed and stop beating.

Being hot for too long can be a problem. It can cause several illnesses, all grouped under the name hyperthermia (hy-per-THER-mee-uh):