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EpiPens are Being Recalled Due to Potential Defect Epipens are used in the unfortunate case of a dangerous allergic reaction. If you or a loved one carries an EpiPen or EpiPen Jr. auto-injector check the device’s lot number. A subset of devices distributed between December 2015 and July 2016 have […]

EpiPens are Being Recalled Due to Potential Defect

April 4, 2017 in Medicare tagged medicare / Part D / wellness by Bill Bronson

Senior Product Specialist, John Shinn, discusses the importance of knowing about Medicare Assignments. A Medicare Assignment is when your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees or is required by law to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most accept assignment, but you should always check to verify […]

Medicare Assignment: How It Can Help

March 31, 2017 in Medicare tagged finances / medicare / Medicare Costs / Medicare Supplement by Bill Bronson

Empower Brokerage’s Senior Product Specialist, John Shinn, discusses the importance of knowing what is not covered by Medicare. What does Medicare Part A and Part B not cover? As we know, Medicare does not cover everything. To learn more about what is covered and not covered under Medicare, we […]

What Is Not Covered by Medicare Part A and Part ...

March 30, 2017 in Uncategorized tagged medicare / medicare benefits / Part A / Part B by Bill Bronson

Dehydration in Seniors Seniors may be at a higher risk of dehydration due to decreased sense of thirst, which is a common early warning sign for mild dehydration. Seniors should also be aware that fear of being incontinent, swallowing difficulties, and gastrointestinal disorders contribute to their risk of becoming dehydrated. […]

Dehydration in Seniors

March 23, 2017 in Medicare tagged health & safety / Nutrition / senior lifestyle / wellness by Bill Bronson

How to Ease Your Heartburn If you struggle with heartburn, you’re already very familiar with the nasty burning sensation that can happen after you eat. You can take comfort in knowing you’re not the only one. More than 60 million Americans experience this acid reflux symptom at least once a […]

How to Ease Your Heartburn

March 22, 2017 in Medicare tagged diet / digestive health / health / Nutrition / wellness by Bill Bronson

Common Pain Meds Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease Ibuprofen and other common painkillers have been linked to an increased risk of cardiac arrest, according to a new Danish study published in the European Heart Journal—Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy. Authors say you should take caution when taking drugs, and people with […]

Common Pain Meds Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease

March 21, 2017 in Medicare tagged health & safety / heart disease / heart health / Prescription drugs by Bill Bronson

Benefits of Spending Time Outside One day inside probably won’t hugely affect your health—but it’s not great to constantly stay cooped up. The biggest issue is that entering hibernation mode means you don’t get any exposure to natural light. Sunlight tends to improve your mood and it helps your body […]

Benefits of Spending Time Outside

March 20, 2017 in Medicare tagged anxiety / depression / nature / wellness by Bill Bronson

Pros and Cons of Napping Everyone is different when it comes to taking a midday snooze. If you’re craving a nap, there could be a reason why. Reasons for Napping Dr. Sara Mednick, a psychologist at The University of California, Riverside, makes the point that it’s vital to ask yourself […]

Pros and Cons of Napping

March 17, 2017 in Medicare tagged health / mindfulness / productivity / sleep health / wellness by Bill Bronson

Laughter is the Best Medicine You’ve most likely heard the saying, “laughter is the best medicine.” As it turns out, laughing is great for you! Good for Your Health According to Dr. Lee Berk of Loma Linda University in California, laughter “may even compare to a proper diet and exercise […]

Laughter is the Best Medicine

March 16, 2017 in Medicare tagged health / mindfulness / preventative health measures / wellness by Bill Bronson

The Whole30 Nutritional Program: What You Need to Know Chances are you have heard of the wildly popular Whole30 nutritional program, but what is it exactly? Is it right for you? Whole30 is a program that claims to, “change your life in 30 days.” It is a nutritional reset to […]

The Whole30 Nutritional Program

March 15, 2017 in Medicare tagged diet / health / Nutrition / senior lifestyle / wellness by Bill Bronson