Happy news! You will have the opportunity to meet me, Information and Assistance Specialist Jordan, live and in person at Aspire Home Health Care's seminar tomorrow at the Great Plains Technology Center in Lawton. (If you're not familiar with Lawton, that's here.) I'll have brochures! Maybe even... pens.
Reminder: Medicare Extravaganza!! is still ongoing!
The Times has an article about some interesting new studies regarding long-term health care insurance. I'm sure many of you already know what some of those studies say, though: long-term health care insurance is pricy and only getting pricier, and some companies just plain aren't selling it anymore! Most people are choosing to get rid of their money and go on Medicaid instead. (Medicare, in case you didn't know, does not pay for long-term health care! Let Vonn tell you more about Medicare and its tricky little ways.)
Can't ever remember which vegetables are in season when? Interested in sourcing extra-fresh produce in Stephens County? Not sure why everyone says you should eat all that green stuff anyway? Veg Up has what you need! (Pumpkin Spice Latte Waffles. Pumpkin spiiiiiiiiiiice...)
Computer scammers have found a new way to squeeze money out of you, according to the FBI. That's not really news, of course, but what they're doing this time is tricking you into thinking that they are Apple or Microsoft employees, and talking to you on the phone. What perfidies will they think of next!
Note: I'm not endorsing or condemning Aspire Home Health Care, et cetera. I'm there for informational purposes only.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Friday, November 14, 2014
Aging Advocate: Nov. 14, 2014 - 'A New Hope'
Hello, Aging Advocate readers! I'm Jordan, ASCOG's new Information and Assistance specialist. I've been here at ASCOG for about two months so far, and they have begun letting me out in public. I come to you fresh from Cameron University, generously seasoned with librarianship and the burning desire to be helpful. There is the strong possibility that you will see much more of me on this blog in the weeks to come, so be prepared!
First and most important is our weekly trivia question. Today in 1881 began the trial of which presidential assassin?
President Garfield, 20th President of the United States.
Bonus round: Which composer made a musical about presidential assassinations? (Yes, really!)
In this week's regular news:
There is the ongoing Medicare Extravaganza!!! Less enthusiastic souls like to call this 'Medicare Open Enrollment,' and it is an exciting time for everyone! This is THE time to change your Medicare coverage if you're so inclined. You never know what new innovations Medicare has done to the other plans, so make an appointment with our Medicare Specialist Vonn Saltzman and find out!
(No, we're not going to stop reminding you about Open Enrollment. Not until December 6th, anyway, at which point it will be too late.)
There is a public forum for feedback about Medicare's coverage of speech-generating devices, since those have come such a long way since 2001. If you use these, head over and give Medicare some suggestions.
Good news for long-term smokers! Medicare has proposed to cover your lung cancer screenings. The proposal itself is still open for comments, so make sure to go tell them if they need to fix anything.
A reminder that the time for flu shots is yesterday! If you've put it off like I have, go ahead and get 'er done. It's not as bad as you remember. If you read this blog, you've got a lot of contact with the elderly (and/or are elderly yourself!), so herd immunity is a big deal. Concerned about vaccination and autism? That research study was fraudulent, and the doctor has been stripped of his credentials. Whoops.
In better news, there's been a study confirming that we are doing MUCH more to help elderly people stay in their homes than in 2008. If you're concerned about you, a loved one, or a client having to move to some form of assisted living, give us a call and we'll see what we can do! (By 'we,' I mean 'me.' That's me. I do that.)
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, so consider it your reminder to get screened if you need it. If you're 65 or older, it's definitely worth checking out, because half of everyone with pre-diabetes is elderly, and 40% of people with full-fledged diabetes are over 65. If you have a family history of diabetes and blood sugar shenaningans, like I do, you may as well go ahead and get screened as well. Even if you'd rather not, you know the drill: consider exercise, put more green vegetables in your mouth, et cetera. (You may also want to chew and swallow the green vegetables.)
November is a multi-purpose month, because it's also the Long-Term Care Awareness month. This is, unfortunately, one of those expenses Medicare does not generally see fit to cover. Check out the link for more information about how to find and finance this kind of personal care.
See you next week!
First and most important is our weekly trivia question. Today in 1881 began the trial of which presidential assassin?
President Garfield, 20th President of the United States.
Bonus round: Which composer made a musical about presidential assassinations? (Yes, really!)
In this week's regular news:
There is the ongoing Medicare Extravaganza!!! Less enthusiastic souls like to call this 'Medicare Open Enrollment,' and it is an exciting time for everyone! This is THE time to change your Medicare coverage if you're so inclined. You never know what new innovations Medicare has done to the other plans, so make an appointment with our Medicare Specialist Vonn Saltzman and find out!
(No, we're not going to stop reminding you about Open Enrollment. Not until December 6th, anyway, at which point it will be too late.)
There is a public forum for feedback about Medicare's coverage of speech-generating devices, since those have come such a long way since 2001. If you use these, head over and give Medicare some suggestions.
Good news for long-term smokers! Medicare has proposed to cover your lung cancer screenings. The proposal itself is still open for comments, so make sure to go tell them if they need to fix anything.
A reminder that the time for flu shots is yesterday! If you've put it off like I have, go ahead and get 'er done. It's not as bad as you remember. If you read this blog, you've got a lot of contact with the elderly (and/or are elderly yourself!), so herd immunity is a big deal. Concerned about vaccination and autism? That research study was fraudulent, and the doctor has been stripped of his credentials. Whoops.
In better news, there's been a study confirming that we are doing MUCH more to help elderly people stay in their homes than in 2008. If you're concerned about you, a loved one, or a client having to move to some form of assisted living, give us a call and we'll see what we can do! (By 'we,' I mean 'me.' That's me. I do that.)
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, so consider it your reminder to get screened if you need it. If you're 65 or older, it's definitely worth checking out, because half of everyone with pre-diabetes is elderly, and 40% of people with full-fledged diabetes are over 65. If you have a family history of diabetes and blood sugar shenaningans, like I do, you may as well go ahead and get screened as well. Even if you'd rather not, you know the drill: consider exercise, put more green vegetables in your mouth, et cetera. (You may also want to chew and swallow the green vegetables.)
November is a multi-purpose month, because it's also the Long-Term Care Awareness month. This is, unfortunately, one of those expenses Medicare does not generally see fit to cover. Check out the link for more information about how to find and finance this kind of personal care.
See you next week!
Friday, November 7, 2014
ASCOG Advocate: November 7, 2014
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| View of Washington, D.C. looking over the Potomac from Arlington National Cemetery. |
Aging in Place building design is coming to Central Oklahoma.
Oklahoma DHS was awarded $225,000 to establish "no wrong door" system.
A Lawton man in a motorized wheelchair was robbed at gunpoint yesterday.
Even if you are satisfied with your current Medicare plan, you should review your plan annually.
Three commonly recommended vaccines that are covered by Medicare.
How to plug holes in your Medicare coverage.
As the population lives longer, falls are more likely a concern.
Time's guide to fixing Social Security.
Caregiver medical leave from work often goes unpaid in America.
Video: How to see pain when dementia blocks communication.
The Administration on Community Living launched the Elder Justice and Adult Protective Services Office, seeking to make changes on the elder justice front amidst limited funding.
November is National Family Caregivers Month.
ASCOG board member Eddie Whitworth has been named 2014 Mayor of the Year for small towns. ASCOG board member and executive committee member Gene Brown has been named Mayor of the Year for larger communities.
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