Depression
Depression is a common condition for people of all ages and can become a hindrance to everyday life when left untreated. Finding help is essential if you are experiencing symptoms. Medicare Part B provides a once-a-year depression screening free of cost. They may also provide partial coverage for many of […]

Medicare Screening for Depression

exercising
There are endless benefits that come from remaining active. This is especially true for the elderly. If you are reaching the later years in your life, you should add exercise to your daily routine. Four Types of Exercise There are four main types of exercises that the elderly can implement, […]

The Importance of Seniors Exercising

Gardening
Gardening provides many health benefits for our bodies. Exercise, stress relief, and increasing your Vitamin D levels are just a few. There are many different ways to get active in a garden. If you don’t have your own you may be able to help in a friend’s garden or help […]

Health Benefits of Gardening

summer
Summer will be creeping up on us pretty soon, and as the temperature gets higher, our thirst for outdoor activity does too. But before you just run to the beach, you should be aware of the health implications that come along with the heat. Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke If […]

Beat the Summer Heat

Having good intentions is rarely enough to overcome the value-action gap.  Photo by Alex Green on Pexels.
Mind the Value-Action Gap With the middle of the year approaching, it’s time we all take stock and evaluate our progress on the resolutions we made at the start of 2021.  If you’re like me, progress has been… slow coming.  Despite having strong convictions and clear, reasonable goals, even my […]

The Value-Action Gap: Why You’re Coming Short of Your Goals ...

The CDC guidance update announced last Thursday afternoon that masks for vaccinated individuals will no longer be required, indoors or outdoors, in most settings. In healthcare settings such as hospitals and doctors’ offices and on public transportation, however, masks should still be worn. “Anyone who is fully vaccinated can participate […]

CDC Guidance Update

The ongoing Texas-based FEMA SEP has been extended through July 31. The SEP is due to the brutal winter storms from February 2021.
Due to the extent of the record-breaking storms that devastated much of Texas this past February, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved an extension of the ongoing Medicare Special Enrollment Period (SEP) through July 31, 2021. The Texas-based FEMA SEP is applicable in […]

Texas-Based FEMA SEP Extended Through July

On May 10, the FDA granted an emergency authorization extension to Pfizer, allowing the company to provide vaccines to teens aged 12 to 15.
On May 10, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an expansion of the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for individuals aged 12 to 15. This authorization extension will allow them the chance to receive both doses of the Pfizer vaccine just in time […]

FDA Grants Authorization Extension of Pfizer Vaccine to Teens

America faces potential future outbreaks as the vaccination rate declines. Photo by Uriel Mont on Pexels.
The Crawl Back to Normal With the one-month anniversary of the day the vaccine became available for all American adults swiftly approaching, there has been a significant downward trend in the vaccination rate.  While experts say that the slowing vaccination rate was hardly unexpected, the numbers have declined enough to […]

Moving Forward: Tackling the Slowing Vaccination Rate

Chiropractic Care
Every year in the U.S., millions of people receive chiropractic care. This treatment is a non-invasive option for treating back and neck pain associated with musculoskeletal alignment. It works by using physical manipulation to realign the spine. Chiropractic care may be partially covered by Medicare Part B. How It Helps […]

Medicare Coverage for Chiropractic Care