I'm updating this post from 2018 because I had cataract surgery on both my eyes. It was no fun walking around or trying to drive with a fog sitting on your eyeballs. The most miraculous thing that happened is that my ophthalmologist fixed my very near-sighted vision to 20-20. I wore glasses from the time I was six years old and contacts since I was 14. I'm so excited to see … [Read more...]
Answering Your Questions About Medicare Assignment
One of the most daunting things about getting older is understanding your health care plan. Navigating Medicare assignment categories feels unfamiliar to most adults and it’s stressful to not feel like you are in control of your own health. Here is a simple breakdown of medicare assignment to help you understand your healthcare provider needs. What Is Medicare … [Read more...]
Can Menopause Cause Panic Attacks?
As we age, our hormones naturally begin to drop. Some will drop more than others and the impacts can be profound. For example, when a woman is in her late 30s, her testosterone levels are more than 50% lower than they were when she was 20. Other hormones that drop with age are estrogen and progesterone which lead to perimenopause and menopause and a whole world of … [Read more...]
Breakdown of Medicare Enrollment Periods
One of the most complex components of Medicare is the variety of enrollment periods. You’ll have a unique opportunity to enroll when you’re first eligible, but there are also chances to enroll in different parts and plans – as well as change your coverage – every year. Further, you may get an opportunity to sign up for Medicare coverage due to a life-changing event. In this … [Read more...]
5 Types of Workouts Women Over Fifty Need to Reconsider
A jolt of fear shot through me when I saw her slumped against a gym wall. Checking her pulse and her forehead, I asked what my 60 plus-year-old personal client had done. She said that after her exhausting workout, she had decided to practice a HIIT routine, on the treadmill. “I read about it last night on the internet,” she had explained. “It was supposed to burn more … [Read more...]
