Health Essentials
Health Essentials brings together AARP's health experts and columnists to keep you up to date on the latest wellness trends, brain health, Medicare and hearing news.
Patricia Barry
Elizabeth Agnvall
Katherine Bouton
Patricia Barry
An authority on Medicare and Prescription Part B, she is the writer of Ask Ms. Medicare and author of 'Medicare for Dummies'.
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'Medicare for Dummies' conveys the basics and where to find assistance to help you get the most out of Medicare
Elizabeth Agnvall
Elizabeth writes about keeping mind and body strong and sharp
Katherine Bouton
Katherine writes about hearing loss for AARP
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