Written by John Ferrari OK, you know the drill: Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. That’s game time. During this period you can evaluate your own Medicare Advantage (aka Part C) and/or Part D prescription drug plans and compare them to all the other plans on the market. If you find a plan that better fits your needs, you can switch to that Medicare Advantage and/or Part D plan. Additionally, if you have Original Medicare (Parts A and B) you can join or drop a Part D ...

Written by John Ferrari The IRS calls you: You owe back taxes, and you need to pay immediately or face legal action. Your granddaughter calls you: She’s in trouble and needs money. Your credit card company emails you: They need to verify your account right away. Are any of these urgent requests for your money or personal information legitimate? Not likely. They’re examples of telephone and email scams, many of which target seniors. You’ve probably heard of these scams. Maybe you’ve thought it won’t happen ...

Today’s environment is consumed by news and updates surrounding COVID-19 -- from sheltering in place orders to public area closures. Life as we know it is currently far from normal. Torrance Memorial Medical Center is prepared and committed to caring for the local community as we all face the global health task of minimizing the impact and spread of COVID-19. As we forge through April and head into May, Torrance Memorial continues its preparations for a potential increase in patient volume. Its team of ...