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Archive for the ‘Tips & Resources’ Category

The Mediterranean Diet

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Posted on January 20th, 2021 by Guest Blogger, under Nutrition, Take Charge, Tips & Resources

Many of us probably made the common New Year's resolution to eat better this year! Especially with COVID-19 lingering around, we understand how vital it is to improve our overall health. But how are we to implement that? What diet to pick? There... Continue Reading »

Cold or Flu or COVID-19?

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Posted on October 1st, 2020 by Bettina Carlson, under Infections, Tips & Resources

It’s cold and flu “season” again. Yet this year it is quite unique with COVID-19 still being part of our lives, and its symptoms similar to those of the cold and the flu, which is likely to cause us more uncertainties and great concern as to... Continue Reading »

Health and Retirement Planning: Top Tips

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Posted on August 24th, 2020 by Guest Blogger, under Sandwich Generation, Take Charge, Tips & Resources

The process of planning for long-term health in retirement often boiled down to a few simple efforts. You might simply be anticipating a switch to Medicare when you turn 65, putting money away in a retirement fund when you’re able to, and leaving... Continue Reading »

How to communicate and connect with Dementia Patients

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Posted on August 17th, 2020 by Bettina Carlson, under Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiver, Caregiving, Sandwich Generation, Seniors, Tips & Resources

What is Dementia?  Following is a very basic description of a very complex disease. If you are interested in learning more about the various types of dementia, there are many good sources to gather information from. The Alzheimer’s... Continue Reading »

Age-Related Eye Problems

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Posted on June 29th, 2020 by Guest Blogger, under Patient Tools, Take Charge, Tips & Resources

This week we offer you a special guest blog post by Melody Huang from Vision Center (https://www.visioncenter.org/blog/aging-and-eyesight/) on age-related eye problems. We hope you enjoy and find value in the detailed information.  Many... Continue Reading »

Medicare and Medicaid Announcements

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Posted on June 22nd, 2020 by Guest Blogger, under Medicaid, Medicare, Patient Tools, Tips & Resources

Last week, we received information regarding some recent announcements affecting Medicare Beneficiaries from Carrie Espinosa at Horizon Benefit Services (http://www.horizonbenefitservices.com). Considering Medicare enrollment is coming up sooner... Continue Reading »

Life After the Quarantine

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Posted on May 26th, 2020 by Bettina Carlson, under Social, Social Distancing, Take Charge, Tips & Resources

After two months of shelter in our homes and life limited to essential activities and businesses, we are getting close to venturing out of our homes and carefully opening up life again. Many of us longed for that day to happen. Now that it is... Continue Reading »