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Hearts Abound This Month – Take Care of Yours!
With hearts adorning every store at the mall, you can’t miss this month’s holiday. You may have chosen a Valentine to celebrate with, but it is important to make sure you take care of your “real” heart, the one that [...]
Medicare Benefits Can Help Take Care of Your Mental Health
We do not hesitate to use our Medicare benefits to get a flu shot or to treat a physical ailment. We chat with friends and family over dinner
A Caregiver’s Guide – Money Matters After An Illness
During everyday conversations, we all respect that an individual’s financial situation is a very personal matter. We do not ask how much someone makes, or how much money
Look Before You Leap Into The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period
From January 1 through February 14, Medicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to take advantage of the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP). During this period, beneficiaries who currently receive
What Does “Insurance” Mean To You?
Insurance is defined as the business of protecting one's person, etc., against loss or harm. Anyone who has explored health care coverage options understands that insurance is
Occupational Therapy – Where and When It Is Available To You
Recovering from an illness or injury can be stressful enough, but if you are unable to perform daily activities without assistance, you may be even more overwhelmed. Assistance
A Caregiver’s Difficult Decision – Is Assisted Living The Answer?
When you’ve realized that your loved one needs more care than can be provided for them in their home, you have some difficult decisions to make. Of course,
Retiring Soon? Making the Right Health Care Decisions
There’s no surprise that in the midst of a difficult economy, many big corporations have greatly reduced or eliminated their retiree benefits. What if you are retiring this
Letting a Loved One Act on Your Behalf… What You Need To Know
Medicare beneficiaries have important decisions to make regarding their health care coverage, financial security, and retirement goals. A caregiver or loved one’s assistance and advice may be invaluable
Facing a Need For A Walker or Wheelchair? Medicare Can Help
Whether it has been a gradual deterioration of your abilities, or a sudden medical condition that has made walking on your own becomes impossible, you should understand how