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 the … [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...]
How to Save Money with Senior Discounts in 2026
If you’re like me, you hate being called a senior. Aside from a few physical kinks here and there, I still feel young. But age has its advantages and it's good to know that plenty of perks are available to our age group, known as Senior Discounts. You may have been avoiding them because of the insinuation that it means you’re old but here’s why they’re cool. The point is, to … [Read more...]