Cristin Dickey

About Cristin Dickey

Born in Maryland, raised in Texas, and educated in Utah, Cristin is a purveyor of stories from all widths and walks of life.  With a background in filmmaking and a staunch passion for literature, she aspires to give digital spaces a uniquely human touch.
The Ultimate Job Draw: Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Between mixed and misleading financial reports, a staggering rise in basic living costs, a tedious post-COVID job market, and unprecedented medical inflation rates, it’s safe to say that the state of the American economy is wearing on everyone. Among the most affected groups […]

Small Business Health Insurance: Everything You Need To Know

 in Health  tagged current events / finances / health insurance / professional development / workforce by
Medigap vs Medicare Advantage: What Are The Differences?
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance to people 65 or older, those under age 65 with certain disabilities, and people of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant). The program helps with essentials, assisting enrollees in paying for things like […]

What’s the Difference Between Medigap and Medicare Advantage?

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A couple sits in the dark and looks for something to watch on TV.
Thoughtful depictions of the elderly in media are few and far between. As the world’s elderly population increases, changes to our stories and their leading characters may be necessary. Photo provided by Storyblocks. Looking at Our Elderly in Media I believe in the lasting power of our films to incite […]

5 Elderly Stereotypes In Media

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How Do You Think About Old Age? As an American, I’ve grown up steeped in a culture that prizes youth. “Anti-aging” advertising engulfs all kinds of products—cosmetics, exercise gadgets, and even food. The heroes of our films usually fall between the ages of 18-40, and the actors who play them […]

Challenging Youth-Culture

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Where Joy Is Lacking… The discourse surrounding adult leisure time in America rarely goes beyond the ubiquitous ‘Netflix binge.’ At least in my circles, it feels like ‘what people do’ when work is over, rush hour endured, and the kids are put to bed can be summed up by flopping […]

How Intentional Joy Can Save Your Life

 in Uncategorized  tagged curate joy / how to be happy / how to curate joy / how to make joy / joy / joyspotting / play / the psychology of play by
The kissing bug carries disease-causing parasites that are incredibly harmful to the human body. Photo by Macro on Pexels.
There’s a New Bug in Town With a spectacularly hot and lively summer now in full swing, Americans are on high alert for pests. It seems like every other cable ad and news story is about a new insect repellant or surprise snake den. Author’s aside: did anyone else see […]

Southern United States’ ‘Kissing Bug’ Deadly to Humans

 in Uncategorized  tagged Chagas / Chagas disease / kissing bugs / parasites / parasitic infection / public health / Texas / the kissing bug by