ARE YOU TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF?

Life is changing minute by minute - Are we keeping up?

Our medical health information is so very important.  My suggestion is to keep the most important information available in a notebook for yourself as well as your family or caretaker.

Recently computers have been hacked in hospitals, medical facilities, pharmacies and sometimes it has taken a bit of time to get back to normal, or a new normal.

Can you find the information you need if the power or internet goes out?   We never know when our medical information will be needed for treatment.  I recommend everyone to have a physical copy of your most important medical notes, diagnoses, medications, most recent lab results and any history of conditions/surgeries for emergencies. 

                                                          PLEASE PROTECT YOURSELF!

You will need to check your specific plan benefits to see how the benefit is covered.

• Have you scheduled your annual:
  •  "Wellness Visit"
  • Eye Exam
  • Hearing Exam
• Are your vaccinations current?
  • Influenza  (Flu)
  • Hepatitis B (if your are risk)
  • Pneumococcal 
  • Shingles 
• The following services are offered by Medicare with no co-insurance, co-payment or deductibles:
  • LADIES:
    • Cervical and Vaginal Cancer Screening (Covered once every 2 years)
    • Breast Cancer Screening (Mammogram) (Covered once a year)
    • Colorectal Cancer 
  • GENTLEMEN:
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (Covered once a year)
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
• OTHER PREVENTIVE SERVICES AVAILABLE:
  • Abdominal Arotic Aneurysm Screening
  • Bone Mass Measurement (Covered once every 24 months)
  • Cardiovascular Disease Screening
  • Diabetes Screening
  • Glaucoma tests

These are just some of the tests you entitled to with Medicare, please check your Evidence of Coverage for the complete lists and discuss your concerns with your doctor.

Visit your dentist at least once every six months.  To maintain healthy teeth and gums, it's important to have regular check-ups and professional cleanings.  You should also see your dentist if you have pain in your teeth or mouth or bleeding, swollen gums.

The four basic steps to caring for teeth and gums:

1. Brushing
2. Flossing
3. Rinsing
4. Eating right

9 Best Types of Exercise for Older Adults

Stay strong, be safe and maintaining your independence by integrating these top fitness options into your training plan.

1. Swimming
2. Yoga
3. Pilates
4. Bodyweight Training
5. Resistance-Band Training
6. Walking
7. Cycling
8. Strength and Aerobic Classes
9. Personal Training

According to Alex Chris :

Laughter offers a number of positive organic effects on human body.  Strengthens immune system, reduces cravings and makes people more resistant to pain.  Reduces the pressure, stress and increases the flexibility of muscles.