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Kayla Gonzalez

About Kayla Gonzalez

Kayla Gonzalez is a graduate of Texas A&M University and joined the Empower Brokerage marketing team in early 2021. She creates content for the company websites and assists with various marketing campaigns. LinkedIn Profile

After 40-plus years of hard work, nothing sounds better than traveling the world and enjoying every drop of your free time. However, that dream can turn sour quickly if a medical emergency occurs during your trip abroad. Since Medicare does not cover medical expenses outside of the U.S. (except in […]

Medigap Plans and Foreign Travel: What’s Covered?

December 23, 2024 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medigap / senior lifestyle / travel by Kayla Gonzalez

During this time of the year, you will start hearing a lot of chatter about Medicare open enrollment. Not only will you hear about it, but you’ll also see notices of it in your mail, email, and social media feed. And that’s because this is one of the most important […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Navigating Medicare Open Enrollment

August 19, 2024 in Medicare tagged Insurance Education / medicare / Medicare Advantage / Medicare changes / open enrollment period by Kayla Gonzalez

Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare Part C, offers a different way for beneficiaries to receive their Medicare benefits. The federal government provides traditional Medicare to those eligible, while Medicare-approved private insurance companies offer Advantage plans. These plans provide hospital (Part A) and medical (Part B) coverage, even including prescription drug […]

Exploring the Flexibility and Extras of Medicare Advantage

April 29, 2024 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Advantage / Part C by Kayla Gonzalez

As you get older, there are a lot of big decisions that you need to make. One of these is choosing the right Medicare plan. Choosing the wrong plan can have many adverse effects on the type of coverage you receive, your finances, and the primary care physicians you like […]

Choosing a Medicare Plan? Ask These Questions

February 12, 2024 in Medicare tagged joining Medicare / medicare / questions about Medicare by Kayla Gonzalez

As you enter the exciting phase of retirement, putting your health first becomes paramount to a fulfilling lifestyle. While retirement has become equivalent to lazing around, welcoming certain habits can significantly enhance your overall well-being and longevity. If you’re getting ready to hang up your hat on employment, continue reading […]

Tips for Thriving in Retirement

January 15, 2024 in Medicare tagged golden years / healthy habits / Retirement by Kayla Gonzalez

As a senior citizen, you have seen the evolution of the digital age. With the introduction of flat-screen televisions, touchscreen cell phones, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and so much more, technology forces us to adapt or stay in the past. Because of those dramatic changes, it can seem impossible to keep up, […]

Seniors Using Technology for Better Health and Connection

November 13, 2023 in Medicare tagged cell phones for senior citizens / elderly and technology / how to use a cell phone / learning to use technology / senior citizens / senior citizens and social media / senior citizens and technology / Seniors by Kayla Gonzalez

For some, there is nothing more fulfilling than living a life where they are able to build a significant nest egg that they can use to spoil their grandchildren and live comfortably in their retirement. However, this likely concept allows senior citizens to become the target of elder financial abuse. […]

Protection From Elder Financial Abuse

September 25, 2023 in Medicare tagged elder financial abuse / financial abuse / financial exploitation / protecting your money as you age / Retirement / senior financial exploitation by Kayla Gonzalez

The elderly dating scene has recently become a topic of interest as ABC announced its first season of The Golden Bachelor. With a twist on the classic Bachelor franchise, The Golden Bachelor will follow 71-year-old Gerry Turner as he dates a group of women and eventually gives his final rose to […]

Diving into Senior Dating

August 28, 2023 in Medicare tagged catfishing / dating scams / elderly dating / online dating / online dating scams / OurTime / senior dating / senior dating apps / senior online dating / Silver Singles / The Bachelor / The Golden Bachelor by Kayla Gonzalez

As you get older, your cognitive function can take a hit. While this decline may not stop entirely, there are ways to stimulate your brain so you maintain your reasoning skills and cognitive speed. Ultimately, your brain is like a muscle. And to maintain and grow your muscles, you must train […]

Brain Games Keep Minds Sharp

July 24, 2023 in Medicare tagged alzhiemers / brain games / cognitive function / elderly / puzzles / Sudoku / what are good brain games / word search by Kayla Gonzalez

If you’re planning on traveling this summer, there are probably a lot of flights in your future. And it can be hard to give up control to pilots and flight crew when your flight anxiety kicks in. This predicament becomes especially difficult when the plane begins to experience turbulence. Turbulence […]

Curing Flight Anxiety

June 26, 2023 in Medicare tagged clear air turbulence / fear of flying / flight anxiety / flying / pilots / plane / traveling / turbulence / vacation by Kayla Gonzalez