I hope this note finds you well. As a Medicare Insurance Broker, I speak with clients daily. It constantly amazes me how sharp some retirees remain. Of course genetics plays a role but so does active engagement… Playing Games. Doing Puzzles. Reading. Listening to lectures. Staying engaged, remaining active, and learning new things can go […]
Category: Health Advice for Seniors
Give Thanks This Thanksgiving
I hope this note finds you well during these times of change. Holidays can still be a time of great joy despite the complications of COVID and family politics. Here are some great ideas on how to make the most of time together and how to reduce family conflict. In the meantime, don’t be suckered […]
Medicare, Sleep Habits & Dementia
I hope this note finds you well and looking for ways to bring joy to others. As we age, getting good sleep can become more and more challenging. Do not underestimate the importance of great sleep hygiene: Simply steps like going to bed at the same time every night, avoiding caffeine after 4, keeping electronics […]
Watch Out For Medicare Dyn-o-mite!
As a Medicare Insurance Broker, clients call me daily asking about all the “free Medicare benefits” they keep seeing on TV. Jimmie Walker as JJ on the TV Show “Good Times.” Joe Namath the quarterback. Would you call them to review your Medicare? Of course not! They’re actors pitching HUGE BENEFITS… Benefits that, in reality, […]
Try Something New
As a Medicare Insurance Broker, I speak with clients across the country on a daily basis and it gives me a window into living well and the importance of trying new things. It’s so easy to develop routines that are helpful and routines that are a hindrance to our contentment and our growth. Trying new […]
How To Stop Medicare Robocalls!
I hope you are having a great week and some beautiful fall weather. The Annual Election Period is in full swing and the robocalls are obscene. Nothing is more annoying than unsolicited calls and as I reconnect with clients all over to review their coverage for 2022, I’m hearing it’s worse than ever. Ignoring the […]
What About My Medicare Meds?
Greetings Medicare Insurance Seeker! It’s that time of year when everyone is being bombarded with false promises of Medicare gold! If you are taking prescriptions, it’s a good idea to review your options. 1. Look at your Annual Notice of Changes. If the drugs have switched tiers, beware of higher costs. 2. Before filling your […]
Hello, this is Karl Bruns-Kyler with the Big 65 Medicare insurance services and today I want to talk about avoiding Medicare trolls. My Medicare clients tell me they are being bombarded by ads promising thousands of dollars. Don’t be fooled. Every plan has trade-offs, but most of these advertisements talk about benefits that you are […]
Do I Need To Review My Medicare Insurance Coverage?
I hope you are having a great week as the weather starts to turn cooler :). The Medicare Annual Election Period begins in October. In September, your current carrier should be sending you a copy of the Annual Notice of Changes. Here, you will be able to read how your plan will be changing for […]
Can you see the Medicare Stars?
Hello, this is Karl Bruns-Kyler with the Big 65 Medicare Insurance Services and I hope you’re having a great week. My wife Quantz and I are currently in Vienna and it is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Today I want to talk about the importance of medical ratings for providers. Whether you […]