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What Does a Home Safety Assessment Involve?

What Does a Home Safety Assessment Involve?

As one gets older, getting around can become a little more challenging. One gets tired more easily; maybe one’s back is painful, or the knees or hips have become troublesome. Keeping things organized in your home environment can give you greater physical security and peace of mind. This is what a home safety assessment focuses on. What is a Home Safety Assessment? A home safety...

Medicare & Heart Disease: What is Covered

Medicare & Heart Disease: What is Covered

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It accounts for over 600,000 deaths annually and affects both men and women across all racial and ethnic groups. It also primarily affects older adults. Here’s what you need to know about heart disease coverage if you have Medicare. What is Heart Disease?  Heart disease is a broad term encompassing a range of...

Useful Apps for Tech-Savvy Seniors

Useful Apps for Tech-Savvy Seniors

People don’t go anywhere without their phones these days. Cell phones can provide critical assistance to seniors, regardless of their location. Protections are provided through certain “apps” or software applications. These helpful little programs are usually represented by a colorful tile or icon on your phone’s menu screen. Recent reports show that nearly 4,000 new apps are uploaded daily, but which ones are right for...

Your Guide to Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment

Your Guide to Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment

In addition to helping to maintain our health as we age, having a reliable healthcare insurance plan also provides real peace of mind. As a Medicare Advantage enrollee, you may know that it offers additional benefits not available with traditional Medicare, such as vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage. As we welcome the new year, a new enrollment period begins.  When Is Medicare Advantage Open...

What to Do if You Missed Medicare Open Enrollment

What to Do if You Missed Medicare Open Enrollment

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), or Medicare Open Enrollment Period, offers beneficiaries a once-a-year opportunity to change their health coverage. If you missed it, don’t panic. There are still options. Here are the key dates and periods to remember to sign up at the next convenient time. Winter Enrollment The annual open Medicare enrollment period is always in the winter. By signing up for Medicare...