Greetings!
We sure hope this blog post finds you in great spirits with your Medicare insurance coverage 🏥 working well😄.
This week, three different clients were ALMOST DUPED😱 by shady, illegal🚫 call centers📞. Beware! If anyone promises you the moon🌙…
Email Gray, Gray@TheBig65.com or book a time on my calendar. Let us know what you’re thinking, we’ll review the plans and help you avoid making an irreversible mistake😌.
Q and I have been exploring the Mayan ruins in southern Mexico and it sure has been an adventure. This area has been on our bucket list forever and we feel so grateful to be healthy enough to be able to still have these adventures.
As we age, our health becomes even more important for the quality of our lives. We are always only one step away from disaster🚨⚠️👀 so… staying proactive is key.
The simplest yet most effective ways to stay ahead of potential health issues is by making the most of your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit.
This free appointment helps catch small problems before they turn into major concerns, ensuring you stay strong, independent, and active. Don’t skip it even if you feel good!
Here’s how to prepare for your next visit:
Review Your Medical History – Note any past illnesses, surgeries, and hospitalizations.
Gather all your medications and bring them to the appointment to confirm you still need to be taking them. Many doctors won’t remove unnecessary meds unless prodded.
Check Your Vaccinations – Ensure you’re up to date on flu shots, pneumonia, shingles, and other vaccinations. Remember, if you snooze, you lose🤣!
Prepare Health Concerns – Write down any symptoms, pain, or issues you’ve noticed.
Know Your Family History – Update any changes in your family’s medical history.
Assess Your Lifestyle – Be ready to discuss diet, exercise, sleep, and mental health.
Don’t go alone! Bring a family member and record the appointment (with permission) so that you can review everything later. (By the way, that’s Guatemala on the left and Mexico on the right!)
During the Visit:
Blood Pressure & Vitals Check – Ensure everything is within a healthy range.
Cognitive Screening – Expect a short memory test to check for early signs of dementia.
Fall Risk & Mobility Assessment – Discuss balance issues and fall prevention strategies. (Don’t worry, I was extra careful walking!)
Hearing & Vision Review – Talk about any changes in sight or hearing.
Depression & Mental Health Screening – Be open about stress, anxiety, or mood changes.
Preventive Screenings & Tests – Your provider may recommend cancer screenings, bone density tests, or cholesterol checks. Ask about your progress!
After the Visit:
Follow Up on Any Recommendations – Schedule necessary tests or specialist visits.
Review Your Personalized Prevention Plan – Your doctor should give you a wellness roadmap.
Update Your Personal Health Record – Keep track of changes and set reminders for future visits.
This checklist ensures clients maximize their free Medicare Annual Wellness Visit. Would you like a printable PDF version to share? Email Gray, Gray@TheBig65.com and he’ll be happy to share it. He won’t leave you in the dark🦇🔦!
Special thanks to Lisa for sharing this picture of Guthrie. Guthrie brings joy to everyone around him as a therapy dog in hospitals, cancer centers, and in hospice.
Keep up the great work Guthrie💖.
Don’t worry Plato, you can’t be replaced ☺️! There are never enough dogs in our lives!
Keep squeezing the juice out of life and look for ways to help others!
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Karl Bruns-Kyler is a Medicare insurance broker and independent Medicare agent licensed to help Medicare recipients in thirty states around the country, including:
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