Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is open starting October 15 ending December 7. This is your perfect opportunity to review your current coverage and make changes that will take effect on January 1. AEP happens every year because Medicare updates the limits on Parts A, B, and D—including the deductibles, copays, and coinsurance—and Medicare insurance …
With COVID-19 Lurking, the Flu Vaccine is More Important Than Ever this Flu Season Though the hot September temps might fool you into thinking we’re a long way off from having to think about flu shots, that’s not the case. Shipments of the 2020-2021 influenza vaccine have already begun, according to the Centers for Disease …
Tips for older adults to improve physical activity and overall wellness In this time of heightened safety concerns and restrictions relating to COVID-19, it is especially important for older adults to make physical activity a priority. The list of benefits resulting from physical activity is long: healthy aging and longevity, improved brain health, strengthening muscles …
Blog written by Maeve Smith, CSR for National Contracting Center and AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) / Senior Fitness The familiar sounds of cicadas, pond frogs and crickets are all synonymous with summer, much like hot temperatures and humidity. The heat of summer, specifically in the southern U.S., can be unrelenting. Older adults are …
In efforts to combat the coronavirus, public health officials continue to stress the importance of sustained physical distancing. This is having an unintended consequence on older adults, especially those with underlying medical conditions. This population is not only the most at-risk for developing severe cases of COVID-19, but they are also at an increased risk …
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, one in three seniors will die from Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. In this article, we will review: What areas parts B and D of Medicare will cover in relation to Alzheimer’s. How Medicare Supplemental Insurance can help with care and treatment for this disease. Why it’s wise to consult …
Today, around 40 million Americans1 are unpaid family caregivers who are responsible for their family members’ different medical needs. Family caregivers provide, on average, 24 hours of care per week for their loved ones, which can in turn make it difficult for caregivers to take care of themselves. Because of this, it is important that …
If you’re a senior enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, now is the time you might consider a change. That’s because we’re in the middle of Medicare Advantage’s open enrollment period, which runs from Jan. 1 through March 31. It’s not a set of dates you need to know about if you’re enrolled in original …
It’s common to hear complaints when it comes to understanding Medicare and prescription drug prices. However, despite those misunderstandings, a recent survey of beneficiaries indicated that 75% were either “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with their Medicare coverage. That number jumped to 90% for people age 80 or older while only a mere 6% indicated they …
Medicare can be a complicated process but understanding it doesn’t have to be. Whether you are turning 65 and still working or are 65+ and retiring soon, our Free Medicare Workshops will provide simple answers to complex questions. For the past seven years we have partnered with Summit Medical Group to offer these workshops and …