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Cool older woman smiles while on the phone. — How Do You Think About Old Age? As an American, I’ve grown up steeped in a culture that prizes youth. “Anti-aging” advertising engulfs all kinds of products—cosmetics, exercise gadgets, and even food. The heroes of our films usually fall between the ages of 18-40, and the actors who play them […]

Challenging Youth-Culture

April 17, 2023 in Medicare / Uncategorized tagged media / medicare / mindfulness / Technology by Cristin Dickey

An elderly man kisses his wife while she leans in and hugs him. — Health insurance can be confusing for many people. You might wonder whom you can trust with your personal information. Empower Brokerage has friendly licensed agents that assist you in finding the right plan for you. Let’s examine a few common questions and answers about when you can first enroll in […]

When can I enroll in Medicare?

October 10, 2022 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Advantage / Medicare Costs / medicare review by Joey Hinojosa

3 myths about medicare thumbnail — The Medicare program has provided health coverage for older Americans since being signed into law in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Millions of Americans rely on these plans to supply health benefits, but unfortunately, myths about Medicare have persisted ever since becoming law. To make the most of your Medicare benefits […]

3 Myths about Medicare

August 22, 2022 in Health / Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Advantage / medicare benefits / Medicare Costs by Jose Lerma

Ticks can spread the blood parasite known as Babesia — Blood Cell Parasites? Babesiosis is one diagnosis that could make anyone cringe! A condition where a parasite infiltrates the red blood cells and wreaks havoc on the body? Hard pass. Unfortunately, every year, a couple of thousand people in the U.S. suffer from it. It is potentially fatal, but because […]

Babesia: Wreaking Havoc on the Body

October 4, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged medicare / parasites / preventative health measures / Seasonal Health by Cali Naughton

light therapy — Now that we are officially entering fall, the amount of sunlight that we see during the day will decrease. While there are some big advocates of the fall and winter seasons, there are also those who will begin to experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a form of depression […]

Understanding Light Therapy and SAD

October 2, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged medicare / mental health / Seasonal Health / senior lifestyle / wellness by Kayla Gonzalez

Importance of visiting nursing homes — Within the last year, nursing homes all across the United States have been affected by extreme COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions. Nursing homes are especially vulnerable to outbreaks due to the age of the residents and the special care that they require. To make matters worse, the atmosphere of nursing homes […]

Visiting Loved Ones in Nursing Homes

September 20, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged assisted living / COVID-19 / medicare by Brittany Herring

back pain — Every single movement you make involves your spine somehow. Because of this, pulling a muscle reaching the top shelf at the grocery store, tying your shoes, or simply sleeping wrong can leave you with debilitating back pain. Because our backs are regularly undergoing pulls and aches and strains and tweaks, […]

How To Tell If Your Back Pain Is Serious

August 25, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged health & safety / medicare / physical therapy / preventative health measures / senior fitness by Kayla Gonzalez

palliative care hospice care — Both palliative and hospice care offer comfort care for individuals suffering from a debilitating illness. However, the outcomes of both care options differ slightly. Hospice care is offered as an option to patients who have no intention of curing their illnesses, and wish to pass on as peacefully and painlessly […]

Comparing Palliative and Hospice Care

August 21, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged home healthcare / long term care insurance / medicare / medicare benefits / Medicare Supplement by Kayla Gonzalez

There is an increasing number of adults 65 and up that are choosing to stay in the workforce. This requires them to decide between continuing with their employer-sponsored insurance plan or signing up for Medicare. Let’s discuss the possibilities and determine if either option is better. More Than 20 Employees […]

What If I’m 65 and Still Working?

May 31, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged medicare / Part A / Part B / Special Enrollment Period by Kayla Gonzalez

FEMA has announced an extension of the SEP for Texas winter storms. The SEP will now last through July 31 of this year. — Due to the extent of the record-breaking storms that devastated much of Texas this past February, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved an extension of the ongoing Medicare Special Enrollment Period (SEP) through July 31, 2021. The SEP for Texas winter storms is […]

Medicare Holds SEP for Texas Winter Storms

May 18, 2021 in Medicare tagged medicare / Special Enrollment Period / Weather by Macee Hall