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September 10, 2022
Guiding Your Parents Through Medicare
Whether you’re the primary caregiver for your aging parent or simply an involved son or daughter, understanding the ins and outs of Medicare enrollment will help you guide your parents through the next phase of their health care needs.
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September 05, 2022
Navigating Medicare Eligibility
The day you turn 65 is one of the most important milestones in terms of your health. Sure, it’s not as exciting as the day you became eligible for a driver’s license, but 65 does mean a new kind of eligibility: Medicare!
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September 05, 2022
The ABCs of Medicare
The year you turn 65 is an exciting time of life! It’s also the year you get to enroll in Medicare. Maybe you’re newly retired and making plans for travel, volunteering, or babysitting the grandkids. Maybe you’re postponing retirement because you’re still full of enthusiasm for your job. Maybe you’re not sure what lies ahead,…
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July 27, 2022
Wish you could just email your doctor? Maybe you can!
I really like talking with the nurses and staff at my doctor’s office. They’re some of the nicest and most caring people I know. Chatting with them is always pleasant and informative — but I’m also aware of how busy these dedicated health professionals are, and sometimes it doesn’t feel right taking up too much…
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July 06, 2022
The 19 best farms to pick your own fruits in upstate NY
Having an understanding of where your food comes from is part of a healthy lifestyle. Pick-your-own farms (PYO) and orchards provide the experience and satisfaction of harvesting your own produce and enable you to bring the farm-to-table concept to your home. More importantly, they offer a fun, cost-effective activity the entire family can enjoy.
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June 29, 2022
5 tips for your new role as a caregiver
When my dad suffered a stroke in the summer of 2014, I became one of his caregivers overnight. With very little health care knowledge, I was guiding my dad through his care and recovery process. That experience shaped my perspective on health and deepened my appreciation for those who provide care to others. While caregiving…
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