Long Term Care Insurance
LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE Among life’s encounters, few are as burdensome as long term care. Formost families, the questions are overwhelming: where can we find reliableinformation about long term care choices; what is the quality of providers;and, how do we pay the huge costs? Long term care costs are high and rising. In 2005, the annual cost for a semi-private …
Medicare Quiz
www.kff.org/quiz/medicare-quiz Take this quiz to find out how much you know about Medicare, the people it serves, the benefits it covers, and its financial status.
June is Men’s Health Month
Father’s Day is just around the corner. Each year, the week leading up to and including Father’s Day, is Men’s Health Week. Men’s Health Week is a great time to focus on keeping our fathers, brothers, uncles, and sons healthy — by educating them on health issues that disproportionately affect men, raising awareness of preventable health problems, and encouraging early …
Helpful Links
Administration for Community Living (ACL): The official site of the agency that oversees federal policy concerning seniors, including the Older Americans Act. The site includes a listing of Area Agencies on Aging with web sites. – www.acl.gov American Society on Aging – www.asaging.org Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) – www.cms.hhs.gov Elder Law of Michigan, Inc. – www.elderlawofmi.org Health …
6 Ways to Eat Well as You Get Older
Jackie Thomas Senior Content Strategist at NCOA Key Takeaways March is National Nutrition Month, a perfect time to learn about healthy eating habits. Eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet is critical across the lifespan, helping us feel our best and reduce our risk of chronic diseases. Our infographic offers six tips to help you eat well as you age. Nutrition is important …
Social Isolation Resources
Social isolation among older adults is a serious issue, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one-third of adults ages 45 and older feel lonely. This group is at an increased risk of social isolation due in part to having less nearby, immediate family or a chronic illness. Many organizations have created …
How to Prevent Falls with Home Safety Modifications
Many older adults choose to continue living at home as they age. However, their homes may not be as functional as they once were. In fact, over half of all falls take place at home. With a few modifications, however, you can make your home a safe and comfortable place to age in place, independently, and reduce the risk of falling. 5 quick and …
Beware of Fake COVID-19 Test Sites, Kits
January 21, 2022 Scammers have created fake and unauthorized at-home testing kits, and they’re still at it with fake COVID-19 testing sites. They’re not giving people the help they need to stay healthy. The Federal Trade Commission gives things to keep in mind about buying fake COVID tests online and about looking into testing sites. A consumer alert from the Senior Medicare …
