Monthly Archives: October 2020

Because of the pandemic’s magnitude, several major health care headlines have gone largely unnoticed.
Over the past nine months, the novel COVID-19 has swept international news headlines. News of the coronavirus continues to emerge as we enter the fall and winter months, but because of the pandemic’s magnitude, several major health care headlines have gone largely unnoticed. Below are three health headlines you might […]

Health Care Headlines You May Have Missed in the Pandemic

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Medicaid Spend down
How Medicaid Spend-Down Works Many people mistakenly believe that they can count on Medicare to pay for long-term care services, such as in-home care or an assisted living residence. However, this is not the case. Medicare pays for doctors, hospitals, drugs, and short-term rehab after hospitalization. It does not pay […]

How Medicaid Spend-Down Works

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the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is partnering with Nokia Bell Labs to establish a full 4G/ LTE network on the moon by the end of 2022.
Over the past several decades, technology has taken a sharp turn and expanded in leaps and bounds, sometimes improving in ways not thought possible. Where early computers took up entire warehouses, almost everyone now holds tiny supercomputers in their back pockets. Now, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is […]

Nokia Installing 4G/LTE Network on the Moon

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If you are new to Medicare, or even if you’ve been enrolled for years, the various parts may seem confusing. Here, we’ve compiled a basic breakdown of Medicare Parts A through D.
It is officially Medicare enrollment season! If you are new to Medicare, or even if you’ve been enrolled for years, the various parts may seem confusing. Here, we’ve compiled a basic breakdown of Medicare Parts A through D. You can also add Medicare Supplement plans to expand your Medicare benefits, […]

Medicare Parts A Through D: An overview

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Here, we have compiled a list of financial mistakes to avoid over age 65.
Discussing finances is historically taboo, however, it is an important part of getting older and approaching retirement. It is often hard to decide what to spend, what to save, and what to discuss with your partner or family about your financial future. As someone reaches retirement age and starts taking […]

Financial Mistakes to Avoid Over Age 65

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A great way to incorporate relaxation into your daily schedule is to take up meditation, which has great benefits for seniors.
2020 has been stressful for nearly everyone, but for seniors especially. Between the fear of the coronavirus pandemic and the pressure of wading through seemingly countless negative news articles, it has been hard to catch a break in the past eight months. Throughout the chaos, however, it is important for […]

Meditation Benefits for Seniors

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net-zero buildings
The consequences of climate change are becoming more obvious with catastrophic events such as the California megafires and the 9 hurricanes we have experienced in just this hurricane season alone both being linked to the gradual change to the Earth. Due to this, the public support for green initiatives has […]

Net-Zero Buildings: The Future Of Sustainability

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Medigap coverage, also referred to as a Medicare Supplement plan, helps Medicare beneficiaries cover costs like co-payments and deductibles.
Medigap coverage, also referred to as a Medicare Supplement plan, helps cover costs like co-payments and deductibles that are not otherwise covered by Original Medicare. To qualify for a Medigap plan, an individual must already be enrolled in Medicare Plan A and Plan B. Those enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans […]

How do I buy Medigap coverage?

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patio igloos
The restaurant industry has taken a gigantic hit since the restrictions to contain the COVID-19 epidemic were enacted. Initial take out only rules were incredibly damaging, and the continuing capacity restrictions continue to impact profits. Some restaurants have turned to unique solutions such as patio igloos to keep outdoor seating […]

Patio Igloos Could Extend Outdoor Dining Through Winter

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fans world series
Major League Baseball announced this week that there will be fans allowed to be present at the National League Championship Series as well as the World Series. This comes as a surprise since this is the first time fans have been allowed in the stands since March. Capacity And Logistics […]

MLB To Allow Fans At NLCS And World Series

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