Holidays include traditions that bring family and friends together. When the holiday season comes during a pandemic, the yearly traditional gatherings may call for some changes that will keep everyone safe and healthy. Some people who are at risk for serious viral illnesses, especially seniors and anyone with underlying health issues, may want to forego […]
Thanksgiving Family Traditions – Five Fun Things to Add To Your Holiday
Thanksgiving is the time when family and friends gather together for a festive meal and to catch up on the happenings in each person’s life. Celebrating Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 pandemic has made it necessary for most families to rethink how they can keep their family tradition if they are not able to be with […]
What to Know About the Flu Shot
Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is a virus that is active year-round. However, as the weather gets cooler, the number of flu cases increases. This increase in flu cases is called the annual flu season which extends from late September to early May. Unlike the common cold which rarely develops into other health […]
What Changes are Coming to Social Security Benefits in 2021?
In the United States, over 65 million retirees, surviving family members, and people with disabilities get a Social Security benefits check every month. These same people have come to expect certain changes to their benefits on a yearly basis. Of course there’s the cost of living adjustment known as COLA that the government announces every […]
2021 Increase in Social Security Benefits
Over 70 million Americans rely on Social Security benefits. Even with the most careful financial planning, we all have to consider lifestyle choices, family obligations, and increases in the cost of living when we plan for the future. There are some changes we can make to prepare for retirement, but some things are out of […]
What to Know About Virtual Medicine in 2020
Without question, 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone. The Covid-19 pandemic has made this especially challenging for seniors and all those with underlying health problems. Older citizens and individuals with medical issues have been staying at home to avoid coming in contact with the general population. Caregivers and family members have been helpful […]
Looking for More Benefits at an Affordable Price? Medicare’s Annual Election Period is Here
If you are like millions of other Medicare recipients, you want healthcare that continues to meet your needs at a price you can afford. During Medicare’s Annual Election Period, also known as AEP, you can compare the plans in your area and enroll in a new plan if you find one that suits you. AEP […]
Kids or Grandkids Back in School? Keeping Your Family Healthy
While we are still dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, our children and grandchildren are entering a new school year. Depending on where you live, this means that some children will be back in their classrooms interacting with other students, school personnel, and school bus drivers. A lot of attention is correctly being placed on keeping […]
5 Healthy Fall Meals
Autumn means cooler temperatures and longer nights. For many individuals, autumn also means adjusting their meal menus to include healthy, hearty, fulfilling fall meals. Seniors and caregivers for Medicare recipients can take advantage of all the nutritionally healthy fall foods often on sale at the grocery stores. With a little menu planning, mealtimes can be […]
Satisfied With Your Medicare Insurance? If Not, Consider Your Options During AEP
If you are satisfied with your Medicare coverage and your plan will continue to service your residential area in the upcoming year, you don’t have to make any changes to your insurance during Medicare’s Annual Election Period, or AEP. You may, however, be one of the many Medicare recipients who find that as time goes […]
Five Apps to Use to Boost Your Brain
We can tend to be less active than when we were young. Once we retire from our jobs, we spend less time out in the public socializing with co-workers, family, and friends. Even with the hobbies that we love, we are spending more time alone. This means that we are not engaging our overall brain […]
Want to Make a Change in Your Medicare Insurance? It’s Almost AEP
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, with the weeks and months seemingly blending into one another as we work and study from home, continue to social distance, and hope for an end to this pandemic. With so many plans cancelled or postponed, it’s easy to forget that some events will continue as scheduled. […]
How to Spruce Up Your Salad
Are salads healthy? Yes. Do you need to be content with the standard lettuce and tomato salads? No. Is it easy to spruce up your salads? Yes. Does it take a lot of time and money to add extra ingredients to a salad? No. We are going to show you that with a little creativity […]
Staying Connected in the Middle of a Pandemic
Social distancing has become a way of life in America during the COVID 19 pandemic. Seniors who are at higher risk of illness and younger Medicare recipients with health problems are feeling more isolated the longer they need to remain at home. But the good news is that there are several ways that the elderly […]
Staying Cool in the Summer
The beauty of the summer season is having a lot of sunshine. But, with the sunshine comes plenty of higher heat temperatures and opportunities for time in the sun. For seniors and their caregivers, the warmer days bring concern for how to stay cool. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that certain […]
Five Ways to Stay Heart Healthy as We Age
Staying heart-healthy as we age can be a challenge. Heart disease is a significant cause of death in the senior population, so reducing this risk can help us stay well. Luckily, there are several things you can do to improve your heart health, be more active, and live a long, fulfilling life. We’ve picked out […]
Staying at Home Due to Coronavirus Concerns? Let’s Stay Fit and Healthy
Staying at home during the current coronavirus pandemic is the best way that older adults and those under 65 with underlying medical conditions can reduce their risk of infection. At the same time, home confinement and inactivity can result in the loss of muscle strength, mental alertness, and increase the risk of falls and injuries. […]
How Medicare Recipients can Stay Safe Traveling This Summer
The warm weather has arrived and people of all ages are hoping to get out of their homes and do some traveling. But, before you pack your bags and set out on a vacation, you need to consider how to stay safe when traveling during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is true for both the caregivers […]
Five Ways to Stay Healthy During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is a serious concern for people in all age groups, but especially for the elderly and those with underlying health problems such as diabetes, lung, and heart issues. While the medical community works on the development of a vaccine, there are ways for you to avoid exposure to the virus and to […]
Favorite Healthy Summer Meals
Besides warm sunny days, summer is the season for a bounty of our favorite fresh and healthy fruits and vegetables. And the best part of summer shopping is that these tasty, nutritional foods are readily available at grocery stores and farmer markets with friendly prices. Preparing dishes with seasonal produce provides us with essential vitamins […]