Medical Tourism: What Is It, and Is It For You?August 13, 2017by Jennifer GreySenior Health-There are two types of people who travel out-of-country to get medical care. Some travel from less-developed countries to more-developed countries to get care; these are usually the wealthy looking for either the best care money can buy—or treatments that are not available in their home countries. Others, however, travel from developed countries to relatively … Continue reading "Medical Tourism: What Is It, and Is It For You?"
Avoiding Age-Related Bias on Your ResumeAugust 13, 2017by Jennifer GreyJobs for Seniors-Age discrimination is, unfortunately, a reality in today’s job market. Not all employers discriminate, but some do—and as an older individual looking to get back in the job market, you may find it more difficult to land an interview than you did ten years ago. But employers shouldn’t know how old you are on your … Continue reading "Avoiding Age-Related Bias on Your Resume"
Debt Collectors: What They Can and Can’t DoAugust 13, 2017by Jennifer GreyFamily Issues-Getting contacted by a debt collector can be an intimidating—even frightening—event. Debt collectors often use aggressive tactics to get people to pay up—and these tactics are sometimes located on the shady side of the legality line. The Federal Trade Commission attempts to prevent this through the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which forbids abusive, unfair, … Continue reading "Debt Collectors: What They Can and Can’t Do"
Being a “Difficult” Patient: Six Tips for SuccessAugust 13, 2017by Jennifer GreySenior Health-Patients have plenty of complaints about the medical industry—everything from long waits to high costs to hospital infections. And many of those complaints are quite reasonable—the industry is far from perfect. However, doctors have complaints about patients too. Patients don’t normally hear those complaints; however, how you’re perceived by your doctor can have an effect … Continue reading "Being a “Difficult” Patient: Six Tips for Success"