I woke up one morning with pain extending from my left little finger and pinkie and crawling down the sides of my forearm to my elbow. Thinking about it, I blamed my big head for hurting my nerves, since I'm in the habit of putting my forearms under my head while I sleep.

For individuals who find themselves in need of additional health and support services, various supportive housing options and services are available. But to take advantage of many of these options, you must first navigate the admissions process.

As the "open enrollment" date of November 1, 2021 approaches, many Americans will have the opportunity to change health plans and personal physicians.

Groups like the Better Medicare Alliance say they support providing dental, hearing and vision coverage for all Medicare beneficiaries.

But they worry that congressional leaders won't factor in the cost of the new traditional Medicare benefits into the standard.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield will partner with Kroger to launch co-branded Medicare Advantage plans aimed at meeting members' social needs.

Eligible members of these plans will receive stipends to purchase healthy food as well as health and wellness items at Kroger stores. Healthy Grocery Cards will offer up to $100 per month for food, and members will receive a quarterly allowance to purchase healthy, over-the-counter items.