Jenny McCann

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All Social Security Offices Temporarily Closed As of March 17, 2020 all Social Security (SSA) offices are temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Trump has extended the Coronavirus Guidelines for America through April 30. The decision came in an effort to protect the population the Social Security offices […]

All Social Security Offices Temporarily Closed

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Coronavirus victory garden
Creating A Low-Maintenance Vegetable Garden If you have ever wanted to grow your own food, but never had the time, now may be the perfect opportunity to get started. While 1 in 4 Americans are now under shelter-in-place orders because of the coronavirus, rookie gardeners are experimenting with victory gardens this […]

Creating A Low-Maintenance Vegetable Garden

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Coronavirus vs Flu
How does the New Coronavirus Compare With the Flu? How does the New Coronavirus Compare With the Flu? According to the World Health Organization (WHO) the most frequent symptoms of the coronavirus are fever, dry cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath – symptoms that also happen to show up with […]

How does the New Coronavirus Compare With the Flu?

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Seniors Are Embracing Technology During Coronavirus More seniors are embracing technology during the coronavirus pandemic. This is good news considering older adults are particularly vulnerable to the respiratory disease. While people of all ages can be infected by Covid-19 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 8 […]

Seniors Are Embracing Technology During Coronavirus

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Medicare tips for staying active
Stay Active, Connected and Healthy As We Age Tips to stay active, connected and healthy as we age. Social connection is essential for not only a healthy lifestyle but helping to maintain our overall well being. Unfortunately, as we grow older, we overlook the importance of staying socially connected. This […]

Stay Active and Connected As We Age

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Dental Coverage for Seniors on Medicare What type of dental coverage is available for seniors on Medicare? If you are approaching retirement age and new to Medicare you may be shocked to learn that Medicare does not cover most dental care such as cleanings, fillings, tooth extractions, or dentures. Original […]

Dental Coverage for Seniors on Medicare

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Top Qualities in a Medicare Agent What are the top qualities you should look for in a Medicare Agent? Every insurance agent is different but we think each should possess these six characteristics. Independent Agent vs Captive Agent – An Independent medicare agent represents many insurance companies. In contrast, a […]

Top 6 Qualities You Want in a Medicare Agent

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Apple Watch as Medical Alert Device? Can you use an Apple Watch as Medical Alert Device? There are a couple of different ways to do this, but the short answer is yes. Some smartwatches can operate as a medical alert device as well as a smartwatch. This includes the popular […]

Apple Watch as Medical Alert Device?

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What is Silver Sneakers?
What is SilverSneakers? What is SilverSneakers? You may have heard of SilverSneakers before, or maybe you have friends on Medicare who use the program. SilverSneakers is a fitness program especially for seniors on Medicare. It promotes the physical, social and mental well being of millions of older Americans and is […]

What is SilverSneakers?

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Top Gadgets for Seniors Living Alone in 2020 We researched some of the best products and gadgets for seniors living alone in 2020. These products focus on a safer home environment for older adults allowing them to live independently as long as possible. Thanks to products like these, losing your […]

Top Gadgets for Seniors Living Alone in 2020

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