What Does a Home Safety Assessment Involve?
Posted: February 21, 2025
As one gets older, getting around can become a little more challenging. One gets tired more easily; maybe one’s back is painful, or the knees or hips have become troublesome. Keeping things organized in your home environment can give you greater physical security and peace of mind. This is what a home safety assessment focuses on. What is a Home Safety Assessment? A home safety...
What is an HSA, and Is It Right for Me?
Posted: February 10, 2025
You have options when it comes to managing your health insurance. Many services are offered free of charge. An HSA or health savings account is not insurance but can be a viable option for covering health costs. What is an HSA? An HSA is a personal savings account for specified healthcare costs. The account allows you to set aside funds and withdraw from the account...
Medicare & Heart Disease: What is Covered
Posted: February 6, 2025
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It accounts for over 600,000 deaths annually and affects both men and women across all racial and ethnic groups. It also primarily affects older adults. Here’s what you need to know about heart disease coverage if you have Medicare. What is Heart Disease? Heart disease is a broad term encompassing a range of...
Honoring Black History Month and Beyond
Posted: February 1, 2025
Black History Month is commemorated across the U.S. in February each year to celebrate the achievements, contributions, and rich past of Black individuals and communities. The Origins of Black History Month Black History Month traces its roots to the first “Negro History” week established by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Dr. Carter was a well-known author, scholar, and historian in his day. He earned his doctorate...
Why is Sitting the New Smoking?
Posted: January 25, 2025
Smoking kills 500,000 people a year in our country, according to the American Lung Association. It is a tragedy, considering it is the number one preventable cause of death in the U.S. When people say, “sitting is the new smoking,” the words represent a feeling more than a statistical fact, but it is a valid problem. How Much Do Americans Sit? The Centers for Disease...