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Another crazy year has almost come to a close, thank goodness. Just like last year, 2021 was another stressful one for the record books. Between the Delta variant, inflationary pressures, and global inventory shortages, it seems that normalcy continues to be out of everyone’s reach. Although we can’t control most of what is happening in the world around us, we …

By Dr. Arie Dosoretz A cancer diagnosis is typically a life-changing event for a patient and their family. Naturally, one asks questions around their diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Additionally, the everyday logistics of treatment and financial aspects have to be considered as well. During this challenging time, cancer patients need a care team that is both compassionate and skilled. Every …

Sandy Moffett, Certified Senior Advisor With aging comes a variety of issues that can impact independence. Senior independent living housing offers an ideal combination of assistance and independence to meet the needs of older adults. Independent Living Senior independent living is the beginning of the spectrum in which a resident is able to live independently with no supervision or assistance. …

We all want to stay healthy and happy as we age, don’t we? And we all know many of the obvious ways to do it — like exercising, eating right, not smoking and getting enough sleep. But did you know our hearing plays a role in healthy aging, too? We thought we’d share four ways hearing better can help us age …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Medicare Beneficiaries who currently have Medicare Advantage Plan and Part D (Prescription Drug Plans) should have received their “Notice of Change” documents in September. These notices compare any plan changes from your current 2021 plan to your new 2022 plan. You will be automatically re-enrolled in your current plan if you …

In 2013, Nathan Allman started Chefs for Seniors with his Father Barrett, a long time restaurant owner. Chefs for seniors makes customized meals for the week in their clients home while offering companionship and nutrition safety checks. Nathan Allman explained, “My father and I started cooking for clients in the Madison, Wisconsin area ourselves, but quickly realized that we’d tapped …

By Shayhira Suazo Herrera, M.D.| Endocrinologist | Millennium Physician Group Myth #1 Insulin harms the body. Insulin is naturally produced by the body and is not harmful. By the time most individuals are diagnosed with diabetes, they are not producing enough insulin. The main purpose of insulin is to regulate energy. Insulin is essential for the body to transport glucose …

By Adam Bruno, Certified Financial Fiduciary® Inflation is a steady rise in the price of goods and services over time and actually signals both good and bad economic conditions. On one hand, as prices rise, someone living on a fixed income cannot purchase the same amount of goods, so they tend to reduce spending or buy cheaper alternatives. On the …

Physical therapists and podiatrists are two groups of providers that render treatment to patients with foot and ankle injuries or problems.  What can each group offer for foot and ankle injuries and problems? Physical therapists evaluate quality of function and movement and utilize methods of strengthening and balance to restore function.  Podiatrists are physicians and surgeons of the foot and …

CT Lung Screening is a non-invasive CT scan that can detect abnormalities and lung cancer in earlier, more curable stages. CT Lung Screening is far more accurate in finding lung tumors than a chest x-ray, the traditional diagnostic tool. It can find lung cancers as small as a grain of rice compared to a chest x-ray, which detects them when …