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For many older adults, health issues and limitations can keep them from socializing the way they once did. Pet therapy for senior citizens is quickly becoming an uplifting experience for them. Mostly living alone, seniors can struggle with depression, loneliness, and poor physical health. Linda Anderson works with seniors in […]

Pet Therapy for Senior Citizens

March 22, 2020 in Medicare tagged mental health / pets / senior lifestyle / trauma / wellness by Emily Schellin

As the leading cause of dementia, nearly 5 million people struggle with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. Starting with memory loss and confusion, patients will then experience difficulties with speech and thinking. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s and the cause remains unknown. However, a newly discovered protein has become a […]

Early Detection of Alzheimer’s

March 21, 2020 in Medicare tagged alzheimer's disease / dementia / mental health / preventative health measures / wellness by Emily Schellin

New Empower Agent Specializes in Medicare Empower Brokerage is pleased to introduce its newest agent, Brian Clark, who specializes in Medicare. Mr. Clark joins the Houston team under Sales Director Karen DeGuerin. He first got involved with the Chamber of Commerce in Friendswood through his church. Aside from meeting the […]

New Empower Agent Specializes in Medicare

March 9, 2020 in Medicare tagged empower brokerage / media / productivity / Technology by Emily Schellin

When coming in contact with the coronavirus, how close is close enough to catch it? Authorities in the U.S. have taken great measures to ensure anyone flying in from China is quarantined upon arrival. Even so, with such drastic measures, officials advise U.S. residents to go about their regular business. […]

Coming in Contact with the Coronavirus

February 28, 2020 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Advantage / medicare benefits / Medigap by Emily Schellin

Price of COVID — With elections coming up, politicians are quick to criticize unexpected medical bills. Unfortunately, they aren’t as quick to act on their promise. Recently, new “surprise billing legislation” was written up, and candidates must now decide where they stand. These surprise bills are a form of so-called patient extortion unique to […]

Unexpected Medical Bills

February 27, 2020 in Medicare tagged medicare / medicare extra help / medicare review / Medigap by Emily Schellin

If you’re worried you won’t be able to keep home health under Medicare, don’t be. The coverage rules haven’t changed and patients are still entitled to regular services. Now, there has been a significant change in how agencies that provide these services are being paid. If you feel this may […]

Keep Home Health Under Medicare

February 25, 2020 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Advantage / medicare extra help / Medigap by Emily Schellin

risk of heart attack — A possible game-changing heart transplant method is on its way. Studies have been underway for years regarding “donation after cardiac death,” or DCD. This is a new way to use donor hearts from cardiac failure cases. However, DCD transplants with other organs have been done for years now. While still […]

New Heart Transplant Method

February 10, 2020 in Medicare tagged current events / health / heart health / Surgical Procedures / Technology by Emily Schellin

A difficult strain of the flu has taken over, causing an abnormal viral strand that overpowers recent vaccines. Although reports show that the first week of the new year didn’t show high numbers of flu cases, there’s no cause for celebration. This drop in confirmed cases still leaves us at […]

Difficult Strain of Flu Takes Over

February 6, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged empower brokerage / flu / flu vaccine / influenza a / influenza b / medical insurance / medicare by Emily Schellin

Medicaid is on the rise thanks to an expansion that gives more people access to the program. A study shows expanded programs brought about lower rates of physical health decline. Harvard Medical School and Vanderbilt University collaborated on this research. The idea of the study was to capture the effect […]

Medicaid on the Rise

February 5, 2020 in Health / life tagged affordable care act / empower brokerage / health care / Insurance / Medicaid / medicaid benefits / medicaid expansion by Emily Schellin

Becoming vegan at an older age has both risks and benefits. The diet puts many at risk for nutrient deficiency but can be a good way to boost your health. A vegan diet allows “no seafood, dairy, or other animal products,” which is where we receive many of our necessary […]

Becoming Vegan at an Older Age

February 4, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged diabetes / diet / heart disease / medicare / obesity by Emily Schellin