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Monthly Archives: February 2018

Ageism — Fighting Ageism in America Experts have proven that negative attitudes about aging can actually decrease life expectancy. On average, these people live seven and a half years less than peers with positive attitudes about their increasing age. Ageist attitudes can negatively impact older persons mental health, as well as physical […]

Fighting Ageism in America

February 25, 2018 in Medicare tagged age discrimination / health / mental health by Andrea Hektner

Hemophilia — What is Hemophilia? Hemophilia refers to a group of blood disorders, in which clotting does not occur like it’s supposed to. Clotting is what makes your body stop bleeding when you are cut. Defects in blood vessels, blood platelets, and coagulation mechanisms are all reason for bleeding disorders. Bleeding disorders […]

What Is Hemophilia?

February 23, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged health / men's health / wellness by Andrea Hektner

Hepatitis C — Hepatitis C & Baby Boomers What Is Hepatitis? Hepatitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver. Some drugs, diseases, toxins, and infections can cause hepatitis. Also, hepatitis refers to 3 types of viral infections that affect the liver. You may have heard of type A, B and C. […]

Hepatitis C and Baby Boomers

February 21, 2018 in Medicare tagged baby boomers / health / vaccinations by Andrea Hektner

hearing loss — Age-Related Hearing Loss Presbycusis is the medical term for the slow hearing loss that older people develop. It is one of the most common afflictions that affect older adults. Within the inner ear, lie tiny hair cells which help with hearing. These hairs pick up sound waves and help your […]

Age-Related Hearing Loss

February 20, 2018 in Medicare tagged diabetes / ear health / health / wellness by Andrea Hektner

Presidents' Day — Happy Presidents’ Day! Presidents’ Day, also known as Washington’s birthday, is held on the third Monday of February. This federal holiday honors the past presidents of the United States. Different states celebrate this federal holiday differently. For example, some states focus more on Abraham Lincoln than Washington, because he had […]

Happy Presidents’ Day!

February 19, 2018 in Health / life / Medicare tagged holidays & events by Andrea Hektner

New Stroke Guidelines — New Stroke Guidelines New stroke guidelines, released on Wednesday, could transform the lives of people affected by strokes. Doctors may be able to minimize, even prevent, long-term damage of a stroke six to 24 hours after it has occurred. One out of three stroke patients could fully recover instead of […]

New Stroke Guidelines

February 17, 2018 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Advantage / medicare benefits / Medicare Supplement by Andrea Hektner

Acupuncture — Acupuncture for Back Pain Viewed as a non-traditional method, acupuncture can help manage lower back and neck pain. Patients usually seek more traditional forms of relief, such as physical therapy or chiropractics, before seeking out acupuncture. However, more and more physicians are recognizing the treatment for back pain as a […]

Acupuncture Treatments for Pain

February 16, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged medicare / medicare benefits / senior lifestyle / wellness by Andrea Hektner

financial scams targeting seniors — Financial Scams Targeting Seniors Scammers take advantage of more and more seniors every day. This type of crime is considered low risk, as the crime is difficult to prosecute. The reasons are heartbreaking but obvious. People typically suffer from memory loss and confusion as they age, which make them an […]

Financial Scams Targeting Seniors

February 15, 2018 in Medicare tagged finances / Insurance Education / medicare / mindfulness by Andrea Hektner

heart health — We’re well into February – the month for sweethearts. More importantly, it’s the month for heart health. As the American Heart Month, February is the time of year to evaluate your heart health and make sure you’re doing everything to prevent heart-related illnesses. Though men are historically more at risk […]

Take Care of Your Heart this Valentines!

February 14, 2018 in Health tagged medicare / self-care / senior fitness / senior lifestyle by Andrea Hektner

yoga poses for seniors — Yoga Poses For Seniors The low impact nature of yoga makes it a perfect workout for people who desire less a strenuous exercise routine. The strength and flexibility yoga helps prevent injury and health maladies, such as arthritis. Certain yoga poses for seniors can maintain balance, muscle mass, and joint […]

Yoga Poses For Seniors

February 12, 2018 in Medicare tagged self-care / senior fitness / weight management / wellness by Andrea Hektner