Have you experienced Daytona’s Annual Turkey Run? If you enjoy collector cars or are interested in buying one, this is the event to go to. More than 5,000 collector cars are on display at the event with more than 1,500 that are ready for sale or trade. This is the largest classic car show and […]
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Nov
Nov
Did you know that climate change, affects human health and disease? The Third National Climate Assessment’s Health Chapter states that climate change will exacerbate existing health threats like respiratory and cardiovascular disease. “Save the earth” is more than buzzwords, it is a global crisis. The great news is that there is still time for change […]
Are you searching for a plan that is personalized to your needs? Then, consider FHCP Medicare. FHCP Medicare offers plans to their local communities based on the health needs of each individual. There are multiple plans with $0 monthly premiums or copay to plan-approved locations. FHCP Medicare now offers plans with an innovative telemedicine and […]
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Oct
Oct
Internet usage among seniors is at an all-time high with more than half of the population using it to plan travel, find information, connect with family and friends, and much more. While it can be a great source of joy, it also comes with risks for those who are not careful. Scammers are lurking on […]
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Oct
Oct
Check out all of your options and check this article out: https://www.ourseniors.net/wp-content/uploads/Fall2019_CentralFlorida_Advocate.pdf. Be sure to look at all options.
The Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare (AEP) begins on October 15th! This period is crucial and exceedingly important for seniors who are either applying for Medicare or who would like to change their current healthcare coverage for 2020. If you have not been able to research or study your current benefits to competing plans, now […]
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Sep
Sep
Talk of an incoming recession has been published in every media outlet ever since the “inverted yield curve” phenomenon. The media has covered this crazed story dozens of times and will continue to feed Americans fear, as long as it sells. Recessions are normal in every developed economy. There are ups and downs, it is […]
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Sep
Sep
In 2019, it is estimated that more than 2.5 billion people are using smartphones worldwide! In the U.S., 94% of adults use mobile phones and 81% of those individuals are smartphone users according to the Pew Research Center. The adoption of smartphones is currently being led by the young, yet many seniors and adults over […]
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Sep
Sep
Did you know that the fastest-growing sector of the electorates is seniors? According to the US Census, in 2016 there were 49.2 million people over the age of 65 living in America, by 2035 that number will nearly double to 78 million. The Pew Research Center predicts that in 2020 individuals 65 and older will […]
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Sep
Sep
If you or a loved one have received bills for as many as five months of premiums, do not toss that bill away! According to the Social Security Administration, “Due to a processing error in January, some Medicare Advantage and Part D beneficiaries’ requests to have premiums withheld from their Social Security benefit checks did […]
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Aug
Aug
During the month of August, we have tried to cover the subject of Medicare in little bite-sized bits. One at a time, we went over the Parts of Medicare, Original Medicare and Advantage Plans (also called “Part C”). Today’s Medicare Minute covers Part D, the prescription drug coverage plans available. At first glance, seniors might […]
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Aug
Aug
Six years ago, the AARP published a study that found many family caregivers performed medical/nursing tasks for care recipients. These tasks included managing medications, helping with assistive mobility, preparing food for special diets, providing wound care, even using monitors. Now, a new study shows more family caregivers are assuming responsibility for particularly demanding procedures. One […]