Georgia Senior Health

05/24/2024

Just curios how many people need a sleeping pill to get to sleep? And is it Zolpidem?

01/12/2022

Happy New Year! May 2022 bring you Health and Happiness!

05/16/2021

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2021/may/09/carla-fried-what-you-need-to-know-about-medicare-b/?fbclid=IwAR0jf0ZEXyAgvhVhb_LM4iCRR3D5DUNISyL35S31JCKH5m8gXUMTaLGFwdI

When their 65th birthday is approaching, most Americans begin seriously studying their Medicare options.

08/05/2019

Hopefully some good changes coming!

The CMS issued several proposed rules that it hopes will make it easier for patients to understand the cost of a hospital service before accessing care and help physicians focus on high-value care rather than paperwork.

02/14/2019

Quick little read of some Medicare benefits you might not be aware of!

01/31/2018

New Medicare cards coming in April. Read about it here so you know what to expect.

Medicare.gov: the official U.S. government site for Medicare

12/01/2017

Some good news!

In a landmark advancement for preventive health care and the 86 million Americans currently most at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell today announced the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) will be eligible for Medicare cov...

12/01/2017

Remember this time of year can be very hard and lonelyfor many.
Do what you can for those around you and make a difference.

Our seniors run a higher risk of chronic illness, depression, problems with sleep, even eating disorders which can all be an outgrowth of isolation and loneliness. And it can be more pronounced during the holidays, especially when families live at a distance and won’t be together.
And yet, shared moments are critical to our senior’s mental well-being. These shared moments are especially difficult if you don’t live close or your senior is in a facility. So how do you stay connected?
http://advocateformomanddad.com/senior-isolation-what-can-we-do/

12/01/2017

Sign this petition and let's stop these high prices of drugs!
Let your voice be heard!

STOP BIG PHARMA ADVERTISING, THIS WILL LOWER COSTS & LOWER CONSUMPTION. The USA has the highest priced prescription drug costs in the world because the USA is only one of two countries in the world that even allows prescription drug advertising. It is illegal in every country in the world except the...

12/01/2017

Important Information for my Seniors!

The 2 percent increase in Social Security benefits will go toward paying the Part B premium.

07/18/2017

8 Million returnded to the Medicare Program!

Philadelphia hospice owners and operators will pay millions to settle False Claims Act allegations that they and their now-defunct company, Home Care Hospice, Inc., falsely claimed and received taxpayer dollars for hospice services that were either unnecessary or never provided. https://go.usa.gov/xN6HU

07/18/2017

Stopping the Fraud!

07/14/2017

Good news for my seniors!

The U.S. government program that pays for hospital care for the elderly will remain solvent through 2029, enabling it to escape mandatory spending cuts this year, according to a report by Medicare's trustees released on Thursday.

07/06/2017

Exercise can help keep you healthy! Give these a try...

07/06/2017

Don't wait until the last minute!

that you can apply for Medicare beginning three months prior to your 65th birthday and up to three months after your birthday month? This seven month timeframe is known as your Initial Enrollment Period. Learn more: http://go.cms.gov/2rSrUmX

05/01/2017

Had a new client call this morning he couldn't get his group coverage cancelled intime for May 1st. No problem I'll have your Medicare supplement start date changed to June 1st! Love making life eaiser for my clients. If you need my help please reach out to me.

03/22/2017

Some facts for you about generic drugs!