“Getting old ain’t for sissies,” that’s what my neighbor used to say. The good news is there are many small things we can do daily to slow down the aging process. Keep moving. Seven thousand steps or about 30 minutes of daily exercise seems to essential to staying healthy and aging well. A little bit […]
Category: Living Well
Don’t Leave Medicare Money On The Table
As a Medicare Insurance Broker, I’ve learned the importance of not leaving money on the table. Escheatment is when unclaimed property or unclaimed funds fall into the hands of the state. Amazingly, 1 out of every 10 Americans have unclaimed assets being held by the state. Use this link to find out if you are […]
Service Makes Us Smile!
May this note find you well and giving thanks in these times of uncertainty. The Medicare Annual Election Period has ended and things are finally calming down. It’s nice to have some down time and to prepare for the new year. While with my brother at an outdoor Christmas Market a few days ago, we […]
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 […]
When Should I Start Social Security?
Greetings Medicare Seeker! Here’s a question I receive every week: when should I start Social Security? The answer is… it depends :)! Every retiree is in a different situation, but the rule of thumb is this: The longer you wait, the larger benefit. Here’s an article from Bankrate that may be helpful. If you are […]
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 […]