The Daily Dose
CDPHP is so much more than a health insurance company. We share thoughts and advice to help you lead your healthiest life.
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Strategies to Relieve Caregiving Stress for the Sandwich Generation
Have you noticed your caregiver responsibilities are taking up more and more of your time and to-do list? If you are feeling overwhelmed by the pinch of taking care of your kids while helping out with aging parents, you are not alone. Nearly half of all adults are caring for one or more parent, all…
#Healthy LivingInfant formula resources in the Capital Region
Becoming a new parent is a joyful part of life, but it can also be stressful. An inability to feed your baby shouldn’t add to that stress. Here are some resources to help you find formula: Use www.findmybabyformula.com to locate formula at area stores. Capital District Moms: formula hunt is a private Facebook group that…
#Healthy LivingTake a Look at Breast Cancer and Screening by the Numbers
Even if you are healthy and have no family history of breast cancer, it is important that you schedule a mammogram. The American Cancer Society reports that the vast majority of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer had no family history of the disease. That is to say these women were the first in…
#Healthy LivingGuiding Your Parents Through Medicare
Whether you’re the primary caregiver for your aging parent or simply an involved son or daughter, understanding the ins and outs of Medicare enrollment will help you guide your parents through the next phase of their health care needs.
#How-ToHave diabetes? Read these 4 facts about eye care
Staying healthy while living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes is no easy feat. Eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, getting checkups at your doctor’s office, and taking medications as prescribed are just a few tasks on your diabetes health checklist. But don’t forget to add one crucial item to that list: eye care….
#Medical ConditionsNavigating Medicare Eligibility
The day you turn 65 is one of the most important milestones in terms of your health. Sure, it’s not as exciting as the day you became eligible for a driver’s license, but 65 does mean a new kind of eligibility: Medicare!
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