Having Crohn’s Disease is something that makes you second guess a lot of moves that you make in your day to day life. Can I eat this? Will it cause a flare-up? Where is the restroom? Is it too late to cancel? There are many factors that play into the decisions that you make due to this often uncomfortable diagnosis. … Read More

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system by attacking the protective layering around nerves. This causes communication issues between the brain and the rest of the body. This neuromuscular disease can present itself differently from person to person. While some victims of this diagnosis lose the ability to walk, others may go into remission with … Read More

This condition is completely genetic and causes the forming of thickened mucus in the lungs and other organs. Thankfully advancements in medical treatments and care have come a long way in increasing both quality of life and life expectancy. This inherited condition affects 30,000 Americans with about 1,000 new cases diagnosed every year. In this article we will discuss why … Read More

This chronic condition is an uncomfortable and painful reality for about 4 million Americans, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Will this painful reality affect the actuality of being able to qualify for burial coverage? The truth is, having this diagnosis will NOT affect the ability to get coverage. However, certain complications that are associated with … Read More

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 23% of adults in the United States have some form of arthritis. That comes out to a shocking 45 million people! But you could have googled that if you wanted to know statistics, let’s get into what you clicked on this article for. You probably are here because you want to … Read More

The truth of the matter is that being in a wheelchair or electric scooter will undoubtedly affect your ability to qualify for coverage. But to be clear, everything that you have ever been diagnosed with or treated for could affect the coverage you are able to qualify for. For example, if you are now disabled due to a diabetic amputation … Read More

There are many tips and medical advice on how to prevent needing amputation from diabetes. From proper foot hygiene to appropriate footwear, the list is long. However, once you are the recipient of this procedure there are even more changes that will be happening in your daily routine. OT, PT, and other medical professionals with acronyms could become a staple … Read More

While these two terms are often lumped into the same category, they are not one and the same. Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe several types of cognitive impairment and memory loss. Alzheimer’s is a specific disease that falls under this umbrella and accounts for 60% – 80% of dementia cases. Burial Insurance with Dementia or Alzheimer’s You … Read More

If you have been newly diagnosed with asthma or have been living with it for some time now it can affect the activities that you do on a daily basis. Whether your condition is mild, moderate, or severe, something that you will eventually have to take into consideration is if and how it will affect your ability to qualify for … Read More

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a group of conditions that cause breathing-related problems. The most common contributors are Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema. This condition affects more than 16 million Americans. The chances of getting diagnosed with this condition are greatly increased with long-term tobacco use or exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter. There is no cure for this … Read More