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Medicare 2018 Coverage Update

June 28, 2024January 17, 2018 by Andrea Hektner

Medicare 2018 Coverage Update It is that time of year again when Medicare coverage has changed. The Medicare 2018 coverage for seniors has changed slightly. … Read more

Tags medicare, Medicare Costs, Part A, Part B, Part D

Can Dogs Sniff Out Cancer?

June 27, 2024January 15, 2018 by Andrea Hektner
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Can Dogs Sniff Out Cancer? It is no secret that a dog’s sense of smell is much stronger than a human’s. We use man’s best … Read more

Tags cancer, health, Medical Advancements, pets

Alzheimer’s Disease

June 27, 2024January 10, 2018 by Andrea Hektner

Alzheimer’s Vs. Dementia Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a decline in memory and mental … Read more

Tags alzheimer's disease, cognitive decline, dementia, health, Medical Advancements

Cold Weather Safety for Seniors

June 27, 2024January 5, 2018 by Andrea Hektner

During the winter months, the cold air can create challenges and lead to pain. Older adults are more at risk for injury and complications. When … Read more

Tags falling, health & safety, preventative health measures, Seasonal Health

Chronic Conditions Common in Seniors

June 27, 2024January 2, 2018 by Andrea Hektner
Cancer, Accident, Stroke, and Hospital Indemnity Plans

As people age, the risk of developing chronic conditions rises. Life expectancy rates have increased over the past two decades, according to the Institute for … Read more

Tags Arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, preventative health measures

Lessons Grandparents Teach their Grandchildren

June 27, 2024December 29, 2017 by Andrea Hektner

People always say, “Grandparents get to spoil the grandkids.” In a lot of ways, this is true. Grandpa gives you some extra dessert, or he … Read more

Tags Aging Gracefully, family, grandchildren

What Causes Gray Hair?

June 28, 2024December 28, 2017 by Andrea Hektner

Age, genetics, and lifestyle choices are the main causes of going gray. Gray hair is caused by the slowed production of melanin within our hair … Read more

Tags Aging Gracefully, aging statistics, health, wellness

TRS Care Drastically Changes Coverage 2018

June 27, 2024December 23, 2017 by Andrea Hektner

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is a pension plan developed to provide retirement benefits for employees of public schools, colleges, and universities. The … Read more

Tags health insurance, medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Retirement

Empower Brokerage Gives Back to the Community by Adopting Salvation Army Angels from Angel Tree

June 27, 2024December 20, 2017 by Andrea Hektner

Our company Empower Brokerage Inc., a company dedicated to helping seniors & individuals find the right life, health, and senior insurance solutions, often finds ways … Read more

Tags empower brokerage, family, health insurance, holidays & events

Potential Type 1 Diabetes Vaccine

June 27, 2024December 14, 2017 by Andrea Hektner

Scientists have been working with a vaccine for type 1 diabetes, and will start human trials in 2018. If successful, the diabetes vaccine will have … Read more

Tags diabetes, health, Medical Advancements, preventative health measures
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