With kids back in school, it’s inevitable that the flu may hit your household at some point. It’s important to take some precautions in order to prevent germs from taking over your home and putting you out of commission for too long. See below for some tips on how to fight the flu this season. Get A Flu Shot Be sure to get your flu shot before the start of the flu season.…
Read More »A Medicare Advantage plan can be a great alternative to original Medicare. It will help you cover your health care costs and can even include prescription drug coverage. If you have decided that this is the right option for you, you could be shopping around for your options. These are a few things that you will want to look at when choosing a plan: 1. Deductible and Premium Costs First of all, since you are probably signing up for a Medicare Advantage plan so that you can save money on your health care, you will probably want to look at the costs that you will be expected to pay.…
Read More »Being at the hospital and being informed your elderly parent has a stroke can be not only confusing but terrifying. Understanding what’s happened it’s just the beginning of the journey you and your parent will take toward recovery. There are some things you’ll need to do before leaving the hospital that will make your parent’ situation easier: Ask for Telestroke Sessions In the hours that follow your parent’s stroke, they could be eligible for medication that can slow or reverse stroke effects.…
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