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Twitter’s New Prompt to Consumers

February 26, 2025October 6, 2020 by Jeffrey Cooperstein

Twitter’s new prompt to consumers on its app is something that has been a long time coming. Twitter will be rolling out a feature to … Read more

88-Year-Old Brad Hathaway Walks Earth’s Circumference for Mattapoisett Land Trust

February 19, 2025October 6, 2020 by Macee Hall

Along with experiencing the physical benefits of walking, Hathaway has also been able to use his 24,901-mile total to raise funds for the Mattapoisett Land Trust, an organization he helped found in the 1970s.

88-year-old Mattapoisett, Massachusetts resident Brad Hathaway finished walking the equivalent of the circumference of the Earth on October 3, after his doctor suggested he take … Read more

Why You Still Need An Agent In The Pandemic

February 11, 2025September 27, 2020 by Joe Manichia

The pandemic has drastically cut down on the amount of in-person interaction all of us are having with our family and friends. Likewise, the pandemic … Read more

A Look at the Medicare and You 2021 Handbook

February 11, 2025September 26, 2020 by Macee Hall

the Medicare and You 2021 handbook includes lots of valuable information and answers to frequently asked questions to help you feel prepared for the upcoming open enrollment period!

Understanding Medicare is no simple task. With yearly changes and several plan options, Medicare can be confusing. Luckily, the Medicare and You 2021 handbook includes … Read more

CMS Lifts Nursing Home and Long-Term Care Facility Visitor Ban

February 11, 2025September 25, 2020 by Macee Hall

Those who live and those with relatives who live in nursing homes have gone months without seeing their loved ones, but that may end very soon, since the CMS lifted the federal visitor ban in mid-September.

When COVID-19 hit America in spring 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a nationwide ban on nearly all visitation. Those who … Read more

Health Benefits of Raw Honey for Seniors

February 11, 2025September 24, 2020 by Macee Hall

There are several benefits of raw honey for seniors, including both physical and mental health benefits!

Honey has been used as a food, medicine, and preservative for years, but the sticky sweet liquid has many more health benefits for aging individuals. … Read more

Medicare Changes In 2021

February 26, 2025September 23, 2020 by Joe Manichia

Did you know every year there are changes to Medicare? It’s true. Each year, the government makes slight adjustments to Medicare by adding or removing … Read more

Drive-In Theater During COVID-19

February 26, 2025September 22, 2020 by Joe Manichia

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the entertainment business has been suffering and people have been desperately looking for any way to get out … Read more

Risk Management is Proven Key to Business Success During COVID-19

February 5, 2025September 21, 2020 by Macee Hall

The recent COVID-19 pandemic shook the world’s economy, but some businesses transitioned more easily to new methods of business, largely due to their pre-existing risk management procedures.

Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Supplement plans are specifically designed to minimize the beneficiary’s financial risk in case of a medical emergency. Businesses can … Read more

Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Plans Are Being Discussed

February 5, 2025September 19, 2020 by Joe Manichia

Since the beginning of the pandemic several companies, including BioNTech and Pfizer, have been racing towards creating the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine. The time when … Read more