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10/12/2022

Medicare Annual enrollment period is an opportunity to evaluate your current coverage and what is available for the next year. It’s is a good practice to take a look at your options even if you decide to stay with the same plan.

08/08/2022

As you turn 65 and become eligible, here is valuable information on what to do.

If you have a plan, you can keep it until your coverage starts. In most cases, it’s to your advantage to sign up for when you’re first eligible. Find out why ➡️ https://go.cms.gov/3cwC9Hh

08/08/2022

Thank you for your sacrifice and service!

This National Purple Heart Day, AARP honors the 1.8 million men and women injured or killed in action in defense of our country.

08/08/2022

Valuable info if you decide to work past 65 or have coverage from your spouse’s employer plan.

Working past 65? Generally, if you have job-based health insurance through your (or your spouse’s) current job, you can wait to sign up for until you (or your spouse) stop working or until you lose your health insurance (whichever comes first). https://go.cms.gov/3cvSPyl

08/08/2022

On August 7, 1782, George Washington awarded the first Purple Heart, designated as a Badge of Merit. Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, or were wounded in service.

07/22/2022

Eligible members will soon pay $0 out of pocket for preferred insulin, to help improve access to the life-saving drug. https://uhc.care/c5w9sa

07/22/2022

Help is here if you are or a loved one is experiencing a mental crisis.

If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, including substance use crisis or thoughts of su***de, get confidential support 24/7 by calling 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org. There is hope.

04/27/2022

April is !

1. Practice Mindfulness
- Try to stay in the present moment rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. Mindfulness can be improved by meditating.

2. Exercise
- Exercise has been shown to significantly reduce stress levels. Tai chi and yoga are frequently excellent forms of exercise and opportunities to foster a sense of community while also reducing stress.

3.Create a sense of community
- Building relationships with others promotes happiness and reduces stress, both of which are important for our physical and mental health.

4. Eat nutritional foods and avoid sugar
- Sugar has a negative impact on both our mental and physical health. If at all possible, try to incorporate a healthy diet that will provide your body with the fuel it needs to thrive.

Comment below on how you cope with stress.

04/23/2022

One way to celebrate Earth Day is by going for a walk and picking up any trash you come across. This way when you celebrate you will be helping both the environment and your health!

04/19/2022

While garlic will not treat the majority of significant medical issues, it can improve a senior's general health if consumed on a daily basis. Vitamin C, vitamin B6, allicin, manganese, and fiber are all found in abundance in this superfood. Here are three reasons why all seniors should aim to eat a few garlic bulbs per week.

1. Bolsters the Immune System
-Garlic has antiviral and antibacterial qualities that help seniors enhance their immune systems and recover faster from diseases.

2. Lowers Blood Pressure
-Keeping blood pressure under control is the most effective approach to lower the risk of a cardiac attack. According to studies, taking a daily garlic pill can lower blood pressure in as little as a few months.

3. Relieves Pain
-Chronic inflammation nearly invariably causes excruciating pain in joints and other sensitive body parts. Garlic has anti-inflammatory qualities that can aid with arthritis and other age-related disorders.

04/15/2022

Happy Easter weekend!

MDX wishes you and your loved ones a safe and wonderful Easter weekend!

04/12/2022

Our joints connect our bones and allow our body parts to move in a smooth manner. The cartilage and synovial tissue between our knees, elbows, shoulders, and hips protect the bones and keep them from rubbing against one another. Over the years, wear and tear of cartilage can lead to arthritis and joint pain, which limits our ability to move.

Our daily habits can improve joint health and maintain our mobility throughout our life. Here are some tips for healthy joints:

- Regular exercise can strengthen our muscles, which support our joints.
- Weight loss reduces strain on the joints.
- Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and it helps with bone growth.
- When you sit for long periods, get up every hour and move about. This will help maintain agility and keep your body fluids moving.
- Stop smoking, smoking lowers bone density.

04/07/2022

April 7th is World Health Day!

On April 7th, 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) was founded. Every year has its own Health Day-related theme, and this year’s theme is “our planet, our health”. To do our part, we can re-use shopping bags, utilize refillable bottles for our water, and treat our clothing with care so it can be worn longer. Measures that can be good for our health include walking instead of taking the car, opening windows instead of using the air conditioner, and purchasing fresh produce instead of prepackaged goods when possible.

04/05/2022

Find your green thumb!

Gardening is a healthy and mentally stimulating activity that can have therapeutic benefits for us as we grow older. Gardening reduces stress and is a low-impact way for older adults to achieve the physical activity. It can be adjusted to our desired level of activity or ability. We can sit comfortably in a chair and garden in elevated garden beds that don’t require much bending, or we can get dirty in the soil while kneeling on a soft surface.

03/30/2022

Happy National Take a Walk in the Park Day! This day encourages us to get outside and enjoy a leisurely walk in the park.

As we grow older, walking can lead to a higher quality of life. Along with physical benefits, time spent in nature can have restorative effects on mental health and well-being. Social connections can also be increased by positive encounters while out on walks or nature watching.

03/24/2022

As we get older the risk of diabetes grows. While you can't stop the clock, you can take steps to reduce the likelihood of future problems, or at the very least slow them down. Here are methods to help fight diabetes!

1. Eating healthy
2. Staying physically active
3. Losing body weight
4. Cutting sugar out of your diet

03/22/2022

Happy World Water Day, everyone!

As people age, they need to consume more water to compensate for changes in their bodies.

To minimize dehydration, seniors should drink water even if they aren't thirsty. Dehydration can cause muscle discomfort, fatigue,and heat exhaustion, among other concerns.

03/17/2022

Oral health is a lifelong commitment. To keep our teeth and gums as healthy as we age, we should engage in proper oral care and see a dentist every 6 months for a cleaning.
Here are some oral care tips to maintaining a bright and healthy smile:
1. Visit your dentist at least twice a year.
2. Brush your teeth at least twice a day, especially after meals and before bedtime.
3. Floss regularly.
4. Consider cutting back or quitting smoking and alcohol.