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smartphone — Cell phones have made such significant innovations and it seems everyone has one. A smartphone allows us to have everything at our disposal. We can watch a movie, read a book, catch up on the news, talk to loved ones, do some online shopping, pay bills, etc. at any point […]

Ways to Spend Less Time on Your Smartphone

April 19, 2021 in Health / life tagged health / media / mental health / senior lifestyle / wellness by Kayla Gonzalez

The recent approval for a Medicaid extension of postpartum benefits will likely improve the lives of many new parents on Medicaid. — There has been much talk in the past weeks surrounding the recent American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which will provide funding and provisions to benefit industries, businesses, and individuals affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic. Though most of the discussion has surrounded topics like a bailout for struggling companies […]

Medicaid Extension of Postpartum Benefits Approved for 2022

April 11, 2021 in Health tagged family / Medicaid / mental health / self-care by Macee Hall

Marriage and Family Therapy is currently under examination for coverage under Medicare and Medicaid. Photo by cottonbro from Pexels. — The Ultimate Collective Everyone has their own idea of what a family is. Some assert that families are tight-knit groups of blood relatives while others favor found families of friends. There are sprawling families, sparse families, families that function as refuges, and families that feel lonely even when they’re together. […]

Will Medicaid Pay for My Marriage and Family Therapy?

April 10, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged family / Medicaid / mental health / self-care by Cristin Dickey

Leaving behind quarantine the right way will make you a happier, healthier, and more contemplative person. Photo by Denys Nevozhai on Unsplash. — Much-Needed Beginnings It’s March. Blooms have broken ground. The country is thawing. Vaccinations rest on the horizon line. For many, it feels like we’re flipping a page in our history, and with luck, we’re turning to a gentler chapter. A lot of people are wondering how to put last year […]

Five Tips for Leaving Quarantine BETTER

April 8, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged COVID-19 / family / mental health / nature / travel by Cristin Dickey

Receive therapy for less with the sliding scale payment system. Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash. — The Cost In today’s increasingly distressing world, more people than ever before are seeking professional mental health diagnosis and treatment. However, with insured and uninsured patients alike having to pay upwards of $100 per session (maybe MORE), many who desperately need the help decide to go without. The worst part? […]

How to Get Therapy FOR LESS: The Sliding Scale

April 7, 2021 in Health / life tagged health insurance / mental health / self-care / wellness by Cristin Dickey

A great way to incorporate relaxation into your daily schedule is to take up meditation, which has great benefits for seniors. — 2020 has been stressful for nearly everyone, but for seniors especially. Between the fear of the coronavirus pandemic and the pressure of wading through seemingly countless negative news articles, it has been hard to catch a break in the past eight months. Throughout the chaos, however, it is important for […]

Meditation Benefits for Seniors

October 15, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged digestive health / mental health / wellness by Macee Hall

Doomscrolling is when someone constantly searches through social media and news website feeds looking for negative or saddening information. The amount of searching through bad news during COVID has increased dramatically and it has likely contributed to the increase in feelings of depression symptoms. Reasons For Increased Doomscrolling There are […]

Too Much Bad News During COVID-19

October 7, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged COVID-19 / depression / mental health by Joe Manichia

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 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 […]

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

September 25, 2020 in life / Medicare tagged cms / COVID-19 / health & safety / mental health 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. Sit back, grab a spoonful of honey, and learn about the benefits of raw honey for seniors! Physical Benefits of Honey for Seniors The most […]

Health Benefits of Raw Honey for Seniors

September 24, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged digestive health / health / mental health by Macee Hall

Over 100 million Americans have experienced depression and anxiety caused by COVID-19-related burnout and stress during the current pandemic. — Since March, the coronavirus pandemic has affected countless Americans both physically and mentally. While 6.83 million Americans have suffered the physical effects of coronavirus, more than 100 million others have experienced depression and anxiety caused by COVID-19-related burnout and stress. Regardless of whether you’re feeling confused, lonely, worried, or sad, […]

COVID-19 Related Burnout and Stress

September 18, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged anxiety / COVID-19 / mental health by Macee Hall