If you’re not satisfied with your current Medicare Advantage plan, you should make sure to replace it with a policy that suits your health and budget needs. The best way to do this is by exploring ways to narrow down your coverage options. Mark Your Calendar for These Enrollment Periods There are certain enrollment periods that … [Read more...]
Facts About Cataract Surgery That May Surprise You
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...]
7 Reasons Why Los Angeles is One of the Best Places to Retire
Have you been thinking about packing up to retire but haven’t decided where you want to live? Consider Los Angeles. Say what? L.A. is not usually on one of those best places to retire lists. I live in Los Angeles so I'm kind of prejudiced. But I love it. Read more about L.A. on my Los Angeles Travel Blog here. Most lists feature quaint little towns in Midwest … [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...]