Caitlin Bensel Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Question 1 of 7 This year’s Medicare open enrollment runs Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. How many Medicare Advantage plans will there be nationally? 3,600 plans 4,600 plans 5,600 plans None of the above While the number of Medicare Advantage plans nationally will fall from 5,633 to about 5,600 in 2026, 99 percent of Medicare beneficiaries will have at least one Medicare Advantage plan operating in their area next year, CMS says. And 97 percent will have a choice among 10 or more Medicare Advantage plans. Question 2 of 7 Considering more than 70 percent of adults age 50 and older experience joint pain, and millions more face acute injuries and battle routine illnesses, it’s safe to say pain relievers are popular among the 50-plus crowd. And one that’s often recommended is acetaminophen, better known by its brand name, Tylenol. What type of drug is acetaminophen? Opioid Nonopioid Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) All of the above Acetaminophen, a nonopioid, is known in many countries as N-acetyl-para-aminophenol (APAP) or paracetamol. It can be taken orally, rectally or intravenously, and it’s available over the counter (OTC) and by prescription. In most instances, it’s safe, says Dr. James S. Powers, professor of geriatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The medication does not reduce inflammation; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen are better for that. Question 3 of 7 The FTC announced Sept. 25 that in a “historic” settlement, Amazon has agreed to pay $1.5 billion in refunds to an estimated 35 million customers affected by “deceptive enrollment practices.” Amazon will also pay $1 billion in civil penalties. To be eligible for a refund from the Amazon Prime settlement, customers must have enrolled in Prime between which dates? January 1, 2020 – January 1, 2025 June 23, 2019 – June 23, 2025 March 15, 2018 – March 15, 2024 July 1, 2020 – July 1, 2025 Customers are eligible for payout if they enrolled in Amazon Prime any time from June 23, 2019, to June 23, 2025. Some customers will receive up to $51 automatically; others will need to submit a claim. Payments are to be made within 90 days. Members only Unlock Access to AARP Members Edition Join AARP to Continue Already a Member? Login
Question 4 of 7 Even if you’re armed with a flu shot, wash your hands regularly and eat right, you can still become infected with influenza. If that’s the case, antiviral medications may be able to offer some relief. Yet these drugs are largely underused, especially among older adults. True or false: Flu antiviral medications work best when used within 48 hours of when symptoms begin? True False The drugs work best when taken within one to two days after symptoms begin, but they can be used after that time frame and still work well, especially if you’re at a higher risk of serious flu complications or are hospitalized with severe illness. “The earlier you take them, the better the results,” says Andrew Pekosz, a flu researcher and professor of microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Question 5 of 7 TikTok’s temporary lease on life may not be so temporary after President Donald Trump signed an executive order that will allow a version of the wildly popular but radioactive short-form video app to continue to operate in the U.S.under a group of American-led investors. What’s the term for people age 50 and older who are popular streamers on social media? Silver streamers Golden gurus Boomer bloomers Grandfluencers More than 170 million monthly users have TikTok, which is wildly popular in the U.S. Many of them are “grandfluencers” and others 50 and older, including some who leverage the platform to earn or supplement their income or to support charitable causes. Question 6 of 7 Eating healthy is about what’s on your plate, but you can take things even further in the good-for-you department if you pay attention to the order in which you eat your food. Which type of food should you eat first for healthier digestion? Non-starchy vegetables Carbs Protein Eat your non-starchy vegetables first — such as Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, greens, peppers, eggplant, broccoli and cucumbers. Move onto protein — or eat it alongside the vegetables. Then, save the carbs and more starchy veggies, like potatoes, corn, green peas and winter squashes, for last. Question 7 of 7 Sylvester Stallone has been one of Hollywood’s biggest earners for almost 50 years. He has been the star, and sometimes writer and director, of three film franchises that together have grossed more than $3 billion worldwide: Rocky (and its Creed spin-offs), Rambo and The Expendables. Which of these movies made the most money at the box office? 'Rocky 2' 'Creed 2' 'Rambo: First Blood Part II' 'The Expendables 2' The Expendables 2 earned an estimated $315 million at the box office. Submit Quiz You have unanswered questions. Please go back and complete those questions to finish the quiz. 0 Correct 0 Incorrect Oops...something went wrong. Please log out and log back in to continue.
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