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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

mental health ramifications of the pandemic — A recent study by Metlife found that the pandemic has had quite a large impact on people’s mental health, especially younger employees. The study found that Gen Z employees were three times more likely to seek professional help for the mental health ramifications of COVID-19 than other age groups. Causes […]

Mental Health Ramifications Of The Pandemic

September 14, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged anxiety / COVID-19 / health & safety / mental health / wellness by Joe Manichia

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