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benefits of walking — Need a Brain Boost? Take a walk. After gyms closed during COVID-19, neighborhoods came alive with people getting reacquainted with the benefits of walking – a form of exercise that requires no membership, no special gear, and no athletic ability. Research indicates the benefits of walking go far beyond burning […]

Need a Brain Boost? Take a walk.

July 3, 2020 in Medicare tagged health / mental health / wellness by Jenny McCann

Baby Boomers guide to social security — The act of planning is sometimes relaxing for people who enjoy organizing their schedules in advance, and what better plan to make than a vacation? Studies show that planning a trip in advance can boost your view of your social situation, economic means, and general well-being. While it is unlikely […]

Planning a Vacation Leads to Happiness

June 4, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged health / mental health / self-care / travel / wellness by Emily Schellin

French illustrator Jean Jullien wanted to bring people together during quarantine in the only way he knew how: through art. He created the “Peace for Paris” symbol using the Eiffel Tower after the 2015 Paris terror attacks. Jullien created a black-and-green illustration capturing two individuals embracing through an iPad screen. […]

Connecting Through Technology

May 15, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged COVID-19 / mental health / Technology by Emily Schellin

If you find that “laughter is the best medicine,” according to science you may be right! Having a good laugh reminiscing about childhood, or watching a movie or comedian could allow you to reap the many benefits of laughter. 1. Laughter Conveys a Message of Good Will. BMC Complementary and […]

Laughter: The Best Medicine?

May 8, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged anxiety / depression / family / mental health by Emily Schellin

Does the Weather Affect Our Health? We have always believed our health has been at least somewhat affected by the weather. Those with arthritis often believe their joint pain can almost predict the weather. While it is hard to ignore what our bodies have been able to tell us in […]

Does the Weather Affect Our Health?

March 27, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged environmental health / mental health / nature / travel / Weather by Emily Schellin

For many older adults, health issues and limitations can keep them from socializing the way they once did. Pet therapy for senior citizens is quickly becoming an uplifting experience for them. Mostly living alone, seniors can struggle with depression, loneliness, and poor physical health. Linda Anderson works with seniors in […]

Pet Therapy for Senior Citizens

March 22, 2020 in Medicare tagged mental health / pets / senior lifestyle / trauma / wellness by Emily Schellin

As the leading cause of dementia, nearly 5 million people struggle with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. Starting with memory loss and confusion, patients will then experience difficulties with speech and thinking. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s and the cause remains unknown. However, a newly discovered protein has become a […]

Early Detection of Alzheimer’s

March 21, 2020 in Medicare tagged alzheimer's disease / dementia / mental health / preventative health measures / wellness by Emily Schellin

How to stay safe from COVID-19 (CoronaVirus) COVID-19 can be extremely dangerous for the elderly. That’s why it is important for you to learn how to stay safe from COVID-19. Not only can this be life-threatening for many seniors, but this can also be dangerous for people around you, including […]

How to stay safe from COVID-19 (CoronaVirus)

March 17, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged medicare / mental health / senior lifestyle / wellness by Micah Boulter

Medicare Enrollment Period — 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

March 16, 2020 in Medicare tagged medicare / mental health / Oral Health / self-care by Jenny McCann

Anti-inflammatory drugs depression — Study shows Anti-inflammatory drugs may curb depression A peer-reviewed study titled ‘Efficacy and safety of anti-inflammatory agents for the treatment of major depressive disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised, controlled trials’, set out to examine the effects of anti-inflammatory drugs on depression, such as aspirin or Ibuprophen. The […]

Study shows Anti-inflammatory drugs may curb depression

February 19, 2020 in Medicare tagged depression / health / mental health / mindfulness / wellness by Jenny McCann