How much time do you spend planning and eating healthy meals? Eating healthy is important at every age, but especially as you get older. Therefore, what you consume affects how you feel, how you live your day-to-day life, and the quality of your health. As part of the Nutrition Education Series, the USDA ChooseMyPlate.gov, has compiled a list of resources to help you maintain a healthy eating … [Read more...]
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Medicare Help and Medicare Enrollment Strategies
Choosing a medicare plan and exploring Medicare enrollment strategies can be a complex and frustrating process that could cost you time and money, if you make mistakes or wrong choices. Medicare is confusing and constantly changing. Therefore, if you decide you need a little help a Medicare insurance agent is a great choice. It’s always a good idea to talk to a Medicare adviser about your … [Read more...]
Medicare Insurance FAQs
Have a question about medicare? Are you new to Medicare? Are you about to become eligible? These Frequently Asked Questions will help you on your quest for the information you need before you enroll. Don’t forget to visit our website for a list of resources to guide and educate you during your journey. If at any time your are feeling overwhelmed or confused we encourage you to give us as … [Read more...]
Understanding Senior Balance Issues
You need to develop balance in every aspect of your life. Work and home life. Social and personal life. Healthy and indulging habits. But, in this article, we are talking about your actual physical senior balance issues. Statistics state that almost 20% of older adults have balance issues in a single year. Why is good balance important? If you are able to control your balance and stay steady … [Read more...]
IRS: Tips for Seniors in Preparing and Filing Taxes
The 2017 tax filing due date is coming up! According to the IRS April 18, a Tuesday, is the tax deadline this year. There is no more room for delays or procrastination. The IRS has a great page on their website to help you navigate through some of your tax questions. To help seniors avoid common filing mistakes the IRS website provides some direction. The site discusses dealing with the … [Read more...]
4 Qualities To Look For In A Health Provider
Choosing the right health care provider with a better understanding of your own needs is the best decision you could make for your health and future! As you reach your mid 60’s and possibly enroll in Medicare how do you know how to choose the right health provider? It may be time for you to find a physician that is specialized in older patients. Someone that is on the same page as you regarding … [Read more...]
Senior Health and Fitness For Boomers: SilverSneakers Fitness
Why do we talk so much about senior health and fitness on a Medicare blog? Physical and mental health are important at any age, but even more so as a senior. Very simply, the better you age the more you will enjoy life. Benefits of staying active as a senior: 1. You will remain independent and strong with good physical and nutritional health 2. With exercise you are less likely to develop a … [Read more...]
Early Signs & Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes the slow decline of your memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are several warning signs and symptoms you should be on the look out for. Every individual may experience one or more of these signs in a different degree. If you notice any of the below symptoms, please see a doctor. … [Read more...]
Fight Medicare Fraud
It has been awhile since we’ve talked about Medicare fraud, but this does not make it any less important for you to stay alert. According to a report released by congress, every year billions of American taxpayer money was lost to fraud, waste, abuse and improper payments. That is more than 10 percent of Medicare’s total budget! The official U.S. government site for Medicare, Medicare.gov, … [Read more...]
Relaxation Techniques For Seniors
Beginning of a new year, tax season, rainy and stormy weather, getting older, upcoming doctors visit, changing insurance plans. All of these situations in life have the potential to raise your stress levels. Stress can effect you both physically and mentally. Therefore, take measures to combat stress head on and learn about relaxation techniques for seniors. Take a look at these relaxation … [Read more...]
