Take Stock Of Changes Brought By COVID-19

March 21, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives. This is especially true for older adults who are at highest risk from the virus and have been isolated from friends and family. As we look at healthy aging in a pandemic world, we need to assess the changes that the past two years have had on our lives, our health and our relationships — and find new ways that community resources can help us continue to adapt, reset and reconnect. When reconnecting with our families and friends after time apart, it is important that we take stock of the physical and emotional changes ...

Spanish Retiree Fights Digital Bank Divide, Seeks Human Help

February 21, 2022

MADRID (AP) — A Spanish retiree campaigning to keep in-person customer services at banks because he felt “left out” by the shift to online banking is handing government officials a petition with more than 610,000 signatures, amid a wave of national support for his cause. Carlos San ...

What You Eat Goes Straight to Your Head

February 21, 2022

We have consistent information that omega-3 fatty acids in seafood are heart healthy. In fact, they are heart protective. When was the last time you had fish for dinner? If you can’t remember, it might be more than the passage of time that is to blame. Research suggests that fish is essential total brain health including memory, decreased cognitive decline, and now most recently decreased cerebrovascular disease. Cerebrovascular disease is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and refers to multiple conditions that affect blood vessels and blood circulation in the ...

You Need To Read Before You Pay!

February 21, 2022

So many of us are inundated by mail-it can be hard to catch up or take the time to really read and understand what someone may be sending you a bill for! This happened recently to a family member-they received a medical bill for a small amount of money-under $100. It was from a medical provider that was associated with one of this persons regular care doctors. It did not state the “date of service”, it did not have a code for the “service”, and it did not say anything about what the insurance company had paid towards that bill. These are things that any/every medical bill (or ...

Those Who Receive Government Assistance Can Request ‘Fair Hearing’

February 21, 2022

Many people as they get older receive programs and services from different government agencies. Maybe you have Medicaid in addition to Medicare to help with medical bills. Long-term Medicaid that pays for services in your home or nursing home expenses. You may receive SNAP to help pay for groceries or HEAP to help with your heating bills or to replace/repair your furnace. Often we hear complaints from older adults that services were cut at their annual review or do not meet their needs. So this month, I wanted to explain the process to have your services reviewed. It is called a ...

Resolve To Have Healthy Bones

January 17, 2022

We have all been there. The start of a new year starts us thinking about ways to make some improvement to our health or wellbeing. All too often we make general statements of “Losing Weight”, “Increasing Strength”, or “Getting More Sleep”. But, in order to set yourself up for success you need to set “SMaRT” goals. SMaRT stands for specific, measurable, reasonable, and time-bound. In this article, we will apply these SMaRT goals to improved bone health. But first, let’s learn a bit more about the three areas that contribute to good bone health: exercise, diet, and ...