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After 40-plus years of hard work, nothing sounds better than traveling the world and enjoying every drop of your free time. However, that dream can turn sour quickly if a medical emergency occurs during your trip abroad. Since Medicare does not cover medical expenses outside of the U.S. (except in […]

Medigap Plans and Foreign Travel: What’s Covered?

December 23, 2024 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medigap / senior lifestyle / travel by Kayla Gonzalez

A group of people read an article mentioning "medicare expands coverage for wheelchair users." — In a monumental shift toward greater inclusivity and healthcare support for individuals with mobility issues, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced a policy change holding significant implications for wheelchair users nationwide. Under the Medicare program, durable medical equipment (DME) such as wheelchairs, both manual and powered, is […]

Medicare Expands Coverage for Power Wheelchair Users

August 7, 2023 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Advantage / senior lifestyle / wellness by Jose Lerma

A couple sits in the dark and looks for something to watch on TV. — Thoughtful depictions of the elderly in media are few and far between. As the world’s elderly population increases, changes to our stories and their leading characters may be necessary. Photo provided by Storyblocks. Looking at Our Elderly in Media I believe in the lasting power of our films to incite […]

5 Elderly Stereotypes In Media

May 22, 2023 in Medicare / Uncategorized tagged media / mindfulness / senior lifestyle / Technology by Cristin Dickey

If your aging parents are still living independently, it can be a little stressful to think about all the ways they can hurt themselves throughout the home. Additionally, if they do get hurt, who is going to be there to help? Most adult children tend to have full-time jobs and […]

Elderly Parent’s Home Safety

February 20, 2023 in Medicare tagged Aging Gracefully / alternative care / health & safety / Retirement / senior lifestyle by Kayla Gonzalez

Lettered tiles are arranged in a random way on a game board. — Games Make Your Mind Sharp Did you know that playing specific games can make your mind sharp? Keeping your brain active and solving problems benefits your mind’s health. Sudoku keeps your mind sharp Sudoku features a nine-by-nine grid of blank spaces and number-occupied spaces. The player must fill the empty […]

Games Make Your Mind Sharp

January 16, 2023 in Medicare tagged Aging Gracefully / mental health / neurology / senior lifestyle / wellness by Joey Hinojosa

Aging Eyes — Aging Eye Health We all know it’s normal to see changes in your vision as you age. In fact, it happens to be more common in those 40 years of age and older. Many may start having problems seeing clearly up close, while others have problems viewing things from far […]

Proper Care for Aging Eyes and Vision

January 2, 2022 in Health / life / Medicare tagged eye health / preventative health measures / senior lifestyle / vision insurance by Brittany Herring

Delaying retirement — Health and Financial Benefits of Delaying Retirement Retirement is a goal that everyone achieves in their own way, however, not everyone may be ready for retirement at age 65. While thinking about a retirement strategy, some may be eager to relax after many decades of working (no shame there!), but […]

Delaying Retirement Increases Wellness

November 27, 2021 in Health / Medicare tagged finances / health benefits / Retirement / senior lifestyle by Brittany Herring

Positive attitude towards aging — Attitudes Towards Aging Aging is an inevitable part of life. As you grow older, you will have developed your own attitudes and beliefs about your age, body, and mind. No matter your age, everyone will have their own ups and downs that they will have to navigate through. Your mindset […]

Aging With a Positive Mindset

November 19, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged Aging Gracefully / mental health / senior lifestyle / wellness by Brittany Herring

blue light — What is blue light? Blue light is one of the colors in the light spectrum, the full light spectrum containing red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. You will get the most blue light exposure from the sun, but cell phone, computer, tablet, and television screens make a significant […]

How to Protect Your Eyes from Blue Light

November 13, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged eye health / preventative health measures / senior lifestyle / Technology / wellness by Kayla Gonzalez

sundowner's syndrome — Sundowner’s syndrome, or ‘sundowning,’ is a condition that can co-occur with dementia. However, while those who suffer from sundowning have dementia, not all who have dementia suffer from sundowning. Sundowning causes agitation, confusion, and hyperactivity during the nighttime. Along with all the difficult changes that manifest with a dementia diagnosis, […]

What is Sundowner’s Syndrome?

October 16, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged alzheimer's disease / dementia / senior lifestyle / sleep health by Kayla Gonzalez