Medicare Part D 2009:
Signup begins Nov. 15 and ends Dec. 31

What's the right plan for you?

If you're 65 or older, it's time to pick a standalone drug plan or perhaps a health plan that includes a drug option. Some private plans (PFFS) let you go out of network. Or if you're already signed up, you can let it ride.

SIGNING UP ONLINE? Before you sign up on the site, have our step-by-step guide in hand.
HEALTH PLANS WITH DRUG OPTIONS Go with a PPO or HMO that includes a drug option.
Standalone drug plans, in a downloadable PDF If you just want to pick a plan for drug coverage.
PFFS (Private Fee for Service) Plans Maybe you'd like a private option, to go outside a network of providers.

Smooth sailing for these singles

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Flashback

Do you remember Woodstock?

Through the purple haze of 40 years, bay area folks recall their sojourn to Max Yasgur's farm.

Encore, encore

Hey, kids of all ages, let's put on a show

And so they did, as the oldest and the youngest generations shared the stage in Lovable, a riff on an Oscar Wilde fable. It's part of a thoughtful outreach program called Time Tapestries for the Patel Conservatory in Tampa.

Social networking

Connected and loving it

When the fastest-growing demographic in social networking is the over-55 crowd, well, what are you waiting for? These Tampa Bay area folks show you how it's done.

The new caregivers

He's not your ordinary son-in-law

More men are stepping up to care for elderly parents.

Tampa Bay area women

So this is 50

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Nursing home search

Find the right facility for your loved one

The State of Florida ranks nursing homes on a five-star system, based on inspections. Our map locates four- and five-star homes (the top rankings) in your area. Information is updated four times a year.

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