5 Indoor Exercises for Seniors
It can be hard to find the motivation to work out, especially when there is snow on the ground and the winter blues have set in. However, staying active has countless benefits, especially for ...
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How Seniors Can Reduce Joint Pain
Are you dealing with joint pain? Does it leave you feeling incapable of doing the things you once enjoyed? Unfortunately, joint pain is a common occurrence for adults, especially as we age. According ...
6 Ways Seniors Can Increase Energy Levels
As we age, it’s common not to feel as energized as we did in our youth. Even the second or third cup of coffee may not have you feeling as energized as it once did. Add some joint stiffness or back ...
Summer Activities for Seniors Wanting to Stay Active and Social
Summer is a time for fun, friends, family, outdoor activities and fresh flavorful foods. Whether you are a ‘young senior’ just entering your golden years, or an ‘older senior’ embracing a slower ...
The 23 Best Hobbies for Seniors and Retirees
Maintaining existing interests and developing new hobbies is an integral part of staying healthy for seniors and retirees. The mental health benefits alone can be huge, including increased happiness, ...
Steps to Combat Loneliness This Winter
As winter’s chill settles in, many of us find ourselves feeling a bit down. The winter blues, or seasonal affective disorder, is real and significantly impacts those living in colder climates. The ...
How Often Should Seniors Get Vision Screenings?
As we age, our eyes go through various changes that can affect our vision. It’s important for senior citizens to get regular vision screenings to ensure they maintain good eye health and prevent ...
The Importance of National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month, an effort to publicize the importance of blood donation and encourage people to donate blood. Continue reading to learn more about donating blood.
Does Medicare Cover Depression Screenings?
With the current state of the world, it is no surprise that mental health concerns are on the rise. Awareness of depression symptoms and being proactive in seeking mental health care can make a ...
How to Stay Stress Free This Holiday Season
The holidays! A time for family, friends, and special memories – or at least, that’s what we hope for. Sometimes the holiday season is stressful, lonely, and difficult, and we may even find ourselves ...
Staying Connected with Family Near and Far
There are so many ways to utilize technology to ensure we stay close and connected to loved ones who are away. Video Chats and Zoom events have become rituals for families with time zone challenges. ...
How to Stay Safe and Beat the Heat This Summer
Summer! The season that makes us forget the cold of the previous months. The season that brings sports, graduations, outdoor activities, gardens, the Minnesota State Fair, and all sorts of fun in the ...
7 Ways Seniors Can Stay Sharp: Improve Mental Well-Being, Memory and Focus
In today’s day and age, one might find it easy to feel disconnected with the world. With that disconnection some may feel that their senses are dulled, or that their memory retention and focus have ...
Don’t Forget to Schedule Your Annual Wellness Visit
Did you know that within the first 12 months of getting part B of Medicare, you get a free “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit with your primary care provider? You do! Each year thereafter, ...
How Can Preexisting Conditions Affect Life Insurance Approval?
In What Ways Can Preexisting Conditions Affect my Approval for a Life Insurance Policy?
3 Ways to Stay Active This Spring
As the weather warms and the flowers bloom, it’s a perfect time to get outside and reconnect with people, nature, and the things that bring us joy. Here are a few ways to get outside and stay active ...
Health Tips for Caregivers
Being the primary caregiver for a parent or loved one is difficult, both physically and emotionally. It’s important for caregivers to take care of their own health to prevent burnout and resentment. ...
Nutrition Tips for Older Adults
Eating a healthy diet can be tough at any age, but it’s often especially difficult for seniors. There are many reasons for this. Appetites fluctuate, nutritional needs change, and chronic disease or ...
How Seniors Can Stay Safe This Winter
Winter is a time for getting cozy indoors, catching up on books and movies, and spending time with loved ones. However, the cold, snow and ice make winter more difficult for all Minnesotans. This is ...
Dental Coverage for Medicare Recipients
The health of your mouth, teeth and gums can greatly affect your overall health and wellbeing. Therefore, maintaining oral and dental health is increasingly important. For seniors, having affordable ...
How to Prevent Indoor Falls
We’ve all heard about the friend or family member who fell and broke his or her hip and had to wait around for hours until somebody came and found them. You definitely don’t want this sort of ...
How to Control Your Blood Pressure [Infographic]
High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart disease in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
6 Exercises for Limited Mobility
Stretching and exercising are one of the best keys to increasing your mobility, building up stamina, and preventing diseases. We have found some invaluable exercises that can become part of your ...
Diabetes and Medicare: What’s Covered?
Many people who are enrolled in Medicare have questions on how diabetic self-testing equipment and supplies are covered. Blood sugar (also called blood glucose) self-testing equipment and supplies ...
Does Medicare Cover Nursing Facilities?
Are you wondering if Medicare will pay for nursing facility care? We are here to clear up any confusion and explain what requirements must be passed in order to receive nursing care cost assistance ...
5 Outdoor Exercises for Seniors
Now that the sun is shining and summer is right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to venture outside. Take your exercise routine from indoors to outdoors with these simple and effective ...
Heart Attack Signs in Men and Women: How They Differ
Thanks to movies, we all know the telltale signs of heart attack: sudden arm pain and chest pressure. But for most people, these aren’t the symptoms they experience. Often, the signs are a lot more ...
6 Ways to Eat Well as You Get Older [Infographic]
It’s easy to fall into a routine with eating habits, but being mindful of the food you put in your body is critical as you age. Giving your body the right nutrients will help you keep your brain ...
5 Ways to Keep Your Brain Strong
Your brain is the most important organ in the human body – but one that we often neglect. There are many ways you can keep your brain strong. Use these 5 tips to help your brain think right and do ...
Medicare Fitness Benefits
Want help getting in shape? Many private health plans including Medicare Advantage, Medicare Cost and Medicare Supplement plans offer additional benefits that Original Medicare does not. Medicare ...