Happy Summer! May this blog find you staying cool😎, with your Medicare Insurance not driving you crazy🤪.
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It’s been hot as the dickens here in Colorado😓. Some days, even Plato doesn’t want to go out. There is a season for everything and since Plato is ten years old, I guess we’ll cut him some slack.
Just remember, gettin’ old ain’t for sissies!
Despite the heat, Q’s as busy as ever, delivering Meals on Wheels and taking flower classes💐. She’s getting used to being at home since our new exchange student from Madagascar will be arriving in just under three weeks🌟.
I’ve been busy with 2026 Medicare Certifications, learning all the changes for next year. So far, despite all the noise from Washington, I haven’t seen anything too earth shattering. The carriers will be sharing that info in late September, so please keep an eye out for the Annual Notice of Changes when it comes in the mail📬.
Between carrier certifications, I played some♟️chess with my buddy Brayan. Unfortunately, like my father used to say when he once played Bobby Fisher, “he killed me like a chicken🪓😵🐔.” I had great chance in both games, but I got impatient. It’s always good to learn new things, even if it smarts💭. Don’t worry, I’ll get a rematch!
Speaking of new things, Q saw an article that really got my attention…
🦷Flossing might save your life! And since there are people in your life you care about, you may want to take this to heart❤️.
❤️ Flossing is linked to a 22% lower risk of stroke and 44% lower risk of cardioembolic stroke, (a stroke caused by a clot that forms in the heart🫀).
Remember, the only good stroke is a backstroke🤣. Romain, our French exchange student from long ago, is still exploring Colorado with his family (seen here doing the proper type of stroke!).
💓 People who floss also showed 12% lower risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib)—a common heart rhythm issue.
Now I can’t guarantee that Gustave and Justin are great flossers, but they are well attended!
- 🪥 Brushing + flossing = up to 75% reduction in cardiovascular mortality in long-term studies.
- 🔥 Inflammation from gum disease may trigger artery damage—flossing helps keep it in check.
- 🧵 Even flossing once a week offers noticeable benefits… but daily is best.
Life is short, even if we live to be one hundred.
Taking care of ourselves—physically, emotionally, and mentally—helps us stay strong, present, and connected to the people we love. These are my buddys from 8th grade and we are still connected to this day.
When we feel well, we show up better for others, listen more deeply, and share life’s moments more fully.
Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s how we keep the bonds of love alive and growing. So grab some floss and then go call an old friend!
And do keep squeezing the juice🍊 out of life and look for ways to help others.
If family or friends need help… referrals are the lifeblood of my business.
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