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Mindset Matters: Seniors With Positive Attitudes Live Better (and You Can Too)

You may have heard, nothing beats a positive attitude. Sure, this sounds cliché, but research shows there is actually some merit to the idea. A positive attitude can’t fix everything. But a sunny disposition can certainly impact your life. One Johns Hopkins study found that, from a group of participants with a family history of [...]

2023-06-22T11:14:13-07:00June 1st, 2023|Senior Health & Wellness|Comments Off on Mindset Matters: Seniors With Positive Attitudes Live Better (and You Can Too)

How Seniors Can Avoid Losing Coverage During Medicaid’s Unwinding Period

During the COVID-19 pandemic, health care was in an obvious crisis. In addition to healthcare workers navigating how to treat patients in overwhelmed hospitals and perform needed operations within the strictures of quarantine, many people found themselves without health insurance and access to care.  In response to the public health emergency, Congress passed the Families [...]

2023-05-04T14:49:58-07:00May 1st, 2023|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on How Seniors Can Avoid Losing Coverage During Medicaid’s Unwinding Period

What Seniors Need to Know About the Future of AI

You’ve probably been hearing quite a bit about artificial intelligence, or AI, in the media lately. AI can be a tricky, scary topic because there are so many unknowns right now. And, because the technology can be difficult to explain, understanding what is and isn’t true about AI can be confusing.  At the same time, [...]

2023-05-04T14:47:27-07:00May 1st, 2023|Senior Technology|Comments Off on What Seniors Need to Know About the Future of AI

Will Medicare Cover Your Acupuncture Treatments?

Are you dealing with chronic pain? If so, you likely feel frustrated, angry, and possibly, hopeless. Not to mention the constant discomfort you’re facing can lead to anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, chronic pain keeps many seniors from enjoying their lives to the fullest.  While there’s often not a perfect solution to this problem, there are [...]

2023-05-03T13:01:57-07:00April 1st, 2023|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on Will Medicare Cover Your Acupuncture Treatments?

Know Your Benefits: The Key Ancillary Services Medicare Covers

Your medical care is comprised of many moving parts, and some aren’t even technically considered medical treatment. They’re actually seen as add-ons called ancillary services. Insurance like Medicare is built to provide healthcare treatment, but sometimes understanding your coverage can be tricky, especially when dealing with these associated resources. For example, say your friend falls [...]

2024-02-09T14:59:51-08:00April 1st, 2023|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on Know Your Benefits: The Key Ancillary Services Medicare Covers

Medicare OEP is Happening Now–Here’s What You Need to Know

Winter is turning into spring, which means longer days, blooming trees, wildlife coming out of hibernation, and of course, Medicare OEP!  Medicare has a few types of enrollment periods each year, and they can be a bit confusing to navigate. If you’re wondering what Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is and what action you might need [...]

2024-01-11T14:49:32-08:00March 1st, 2023|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on Medicare OEP is Happening Now–Here’s What You Need to Know

5 Questions Seniors Can Ask to Spot a Social Security Fraud Scam

Social security and other government benefits are a huge part of many seniors’ lives. Unfortunately, this means criminals often disguise themselves as these programs to take advantage of those over 65. So, to assist in protecting seniors, the Social Security Administration (SSA) instituted National Slam the Scam Day in 2020. This year, Slam the Scam [...]

2023-03-21T15:44:40-07:00March 1st, 2023|Senior Technology|Comments Off on 5 Questions Seniors Can Ask to Spot a Social Security Fraud Scam

The Story Behind California’s Biggest Ocean Swells in 15 Years

The start of a new year is supposed to be a time of reflection. But so far, 2023 has brought more than that. For California, torrential rain was also part of the package! Yes, The Golden State has seen more than its share of harsh weather already this year. And the roads aren’t the only [...]

2023-01-31T15:41:57-08:00February 1st, 2023|Fitness|Comments Off on The Story Behind California’s Biggest Ocean Swells in 15 Years

Are Medicare and Social Security Cuts Coming in 2023?

Are you wondering how the ongoing budget debates in Washington D.C. could lead to social security cuts in 2023? If so, you aren’t alone.  Medicare and social security are two of the most important programs for seniors in the United States. Just over 18% of American adults were on Medicare in 2021. Meanwhile, the Social [...]

2023-01-31T15:44:08-08:00February 1st, 2023|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on Are Medicare and Social Security Cuts Coming in 2023?

Guess What’s Back? (Hint: It’s the Flu)

Looking back over the last few years, have you noticed you battled fewer colds and likely didn’t catch the flu at all? If you did, you’re not alone. For most of us, the precautions put in place to prevent COVID had the happy side effect of also protecting us from the flu. Flu numbers in [...]

2023-01-31T15:40:29-08:00January 1st, 2023|Senior Health & Wellness|Comments Off on Guess What’s Back? (Hint: It’s the Flu)