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Learn Something New

Greetings Medicare Seeker, I hope this note finds you well. The importance of continuous learning cannot be overstated. Whether you are learning to play bridge, learning to play the guitar or learning how to blow out your sprinklers to prepare for winter, learning something new every day has multiple benefits. Learning new things helps regenerate […]

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Getting Old Ain’t For Sissies!

Greetings Medicare Insurance Seeker! Getting old ain’t for sissies! That’s what one of my old neighbors said, he was a retired World War II veteran and he certainly had the privilege to say it. As we age, we get older. The older we get, the more our body wears down. As we look in the […]

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How To Prevent Accidents

Of course we can’t prevent all accidents, but many are preventable. If you’re angry, upset, or stressed out, be extra careful before driving. One of my Medicare Insurance clients had just worked out at the gym and was racing out the door. She slipped and broke her patella! Now she’ll be immobilized in bed for […]

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Get A Second Opinion!

Hello Medicare Shopper, I hope this note finds you well. Just like they said in the Paul Newman movie Blaze… “Never trust a man who says ‘trust me!’” The same goes for healthcare. You already know that most healthcare practitioners are decent, honest, well meaning professionals, committed to maintaining and improving your health. But that […]

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Sunscreen vs Screentime

Sunscreen vs Screentime – As a Medicare Insurance Broker, I speak with clients all over the country. Some are living well and others are struggling. Of course that’s normal. We can’t control everything, but… Little changes can pay huge dividends. One of the simplest ways to improve our health and our happiness is… Get outside! […]

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Beware of The Fall!

Beware of The Fall – I hope this note finds you well and engaged in meaningful summer activities. I was walking Plato on the trail behind our house last night and I came upon a stranger… Super healthy, super fit, she had fallen off her bike and was bleeding. We called the rescue squad and […]

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Hearing Loss Ruins Everything!

Greetings! Hearing Loss Ruins Everything – As a Medicare As a Medicare Insurance Broker, I speak with clients every week about Medicare Insurance options, the topic of self-care, and how retirees best manage the aging process. Want to know the biggest mistake I see? How hard it is for some people to deal with hearing […]

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I’ve Got Some Bad News…

I’ve got some bad news… “We’re all gonna die! ☹!” Now before you get upset, here’s the good news… If you are reading this, you are still alive 😊! And for that, give thanks! As your Medicare Insurance Broker, I see too many people lose sight of this fact. If you clicked on the video, […]

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Is It Time For The Doctor To Deprescribe Your Medication?

I hope this note finds you well. As an Independent Medicare Insurance Broker, with no ties to Medicare, I often chat with people on Medicare and learn about their medications. It’s unusual for me to speak with Medicare consumers who aren’t taking any medications. That’s why I was super excited to read about this initiative […]

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The Unexpected Consequences of Change

I hope this note finds you well. The Unexpected Consequences of Change – This last year has been filled with more change than any I can remember. More than 40 years ago, the Municipal Utility Company of Medellin used eminent domain to create vast reservoir in Guatape, Colombia for the purpose of hydro electric power. […]

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