Tag Archive for health

Medicare, Medicaid, and related benefit information

Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner – October 15 through December 7. Start thinking about any changes to your coverage you might want to make. Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled, and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: Basic information…

A natural approach to the golden years

JoAnne Gaudioso Utilizing pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils and their accompanying daily supplements is beneficial at any age, but should definitely be considered for our senior generation throughout their golden years. It is never too late to start taking a natural approach to taking care of yourself. Essential oils can be included as part of a…

Where does healing energy come from?

Rina Cupples My dad did laying-on of hands healing when I was a child, and as an adult, I took training in Reiki. So, I refer to healing energy by that name, though healing power has been called by many terms throughout the ages. “Rei” is a Japanese word meaning Universal Life Force Energy. That’s…

Medicare, Medicaid info available

Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: * Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona Long…

Stand tall, don’t fall

Kim Kubsch Falling down is life; getting up is living. When we stand tall with strong posture, our balance will be the beneficiary. But what happens when we sit? How do you feel your body suffers from prolonged sitting? Here are adverse effects on the body that can occur from sitting for too long: *…

30+ neuropathy patients needed for study

Research patients needed who have neuropathy Where: Dancing Bear Healing Center in Chandler When: Start dates September 9-12, 2019, for six weeks, ending October 7-10, 2019 Cost: None How do I sign up? Call Karla Bass, VP, Senergy Medical Group, at 214-886-8809 for questions about the study or text Dr. Lawrence at 480-422-7000 to set…

Know the signs of pet heatstroke

Oscar is asking, "Are you my new family?"

Heatstroke is a real concern for Arizona pets. Failing to recognize the signs can be extremely dangerous – even deadly – to your beloved pet. Dogs are the most at-risk, because they spend more time outdoors and traveling with us in vehicles than do other pets. It is crucial to know the signs of heatstroke…

Healing with Essential Oils

  There will be no essential oil meeting in August. The next one is on September 4, 2019, the first Wednesday. We will be making a blend to enhance the immune system. If your immune system is strong, you rarely get sick. People around you may have colds and flu, but you seem to never…

Medicare, Medicaid and related benefit information

  Personalized objective assistance to seniors, the disabled and caregivers is provided by volunteer counselors trained by the Arizona Agency on Aging Benefits Assistance Program. Services include: * Basic information about Original Medicare (Parts “A” and “B”), Supplemental (Medigap) policies, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part “D”), Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, etc.), AHCCCS (Medicaid), ALTCS (Arizona…

Better Balance and Tai Chi

Kim Kubsch Why invest $5 for either a Better Balance or Easy & Gentle Tai Chi-Qigong class? Because every second, a senior in the U.S. falls. Or because one in four seniors in the U.S. falls every year. Or because 95% of all falls result in a hip fracture. Enough dangerous statistics – attend one…