The Seniors And Law Enforcement Together – (S.A.L.T.) Council and the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) are asking for support at an important annually sponsored event. The SALT Council and SMP will be holding it’s free “Senior Safety Fair” on Wednesday, May 14th 2014 at Clark County’s Paradise Community Center located at 4775 South McLeod…
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Study by Harvard Medical School Researchers Examines Senior Living’s Role in Changing Health Care System
Individuals in senior living communities require an array of health and supportive services to maintain an optimum quality of life. Often, these older adults receive fragmented care through multiple providers and payers, resulting in unnecessary health care expenditures and lower quality-of-care. To address these challenges, Brookdale is partnering with researchers at Harvard Medical School (HMS)…
Checklist Helps Seniors Through Medicare Open Enrollment
Older adults can follow a few simple tips to avoid uncovered expenses in the upcoming year. With Medicare open enrollment beginning Oct. 15, now is the time to start preparing for future health care needs. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130710/CG45364LOGO-b) Frank Nelson, program manager at the Central Coast Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, regularly educates Medicare beneficiaries…
The Benefits of Medicare Advantage
Dr. Amir Bacchus The annual election period during which seniors can enroll in Medicare Advantage plans began on Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7. During this open enrollment period, many of Nevada’s senior citizens will assess their health care needs and weigh their options carefully to determine whether a Medicare Advantage plan is right for…
Actor Lee Majors Joins Flu + You Campaign to Raise Awareness of Risks of Flu for People 65 and Older
Actor Lee Majors Joins Flu + You Campaign to Raise Awareness of Risks of Flu for People 65 and Older National Council on Aging Launches Second Year of Education Program for Older Adults and Those Who Care for Them Aimed at Helping to Protect More Older Adults from the Flu Actor Lee Majors, best known…
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Changes Are Expected, Allsup Explains
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Changes Are Expected, Allsup Explains New Medicare plan options for 2014 will be available Oct. 15, but Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment could confuse beneficiaries There are only a few weeks before the Medicare annual open enrollment period begins Oct. 15. This year’s Medicare season crosses calendars with the rollout of the…
Choosing A Nursing Home For Your Parents
CHOOSING A NURSING HOME FOR YOUR PARENT So many of the most important decisions we make in life are made when we are least prepared to make them. So it is, when the time comes to choose whether, or which nursing home facility in which to place an aging parent. It’s estimated that 60% of…
No One Told Me Being A Senior Citizen Would Be Such Fun by Eva Fry
I am a late-bloomer singer/songwriter from San Diego. I didn’t know how much fun it would be to be a senior citizen but my senior years have been my most exciting and I hope to inspire other seniors to live their dreams, as I am doing. Let me tell you of my accomplishments, so you…
Quality of Nation’s Nursing Homes Improving under Five-Star Quality Rating System
Quality of Nation’s Nursing Homes Improving under Five-Star Quality Rating System Three States Lagging, Study Finds DURHAM, NC—The quality of nursing homes has improved in most states and in the District of Columbia since the 2008 implementation of the Five-Star Quality Rating System by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an Abt Associates’ analysis finds. The study shows…
THE BOULEVARD MALL HOSTS HEALTH AND FITNESS FAIR
THE BOULEVARD MALL HOSTS HEALTH AND FITNESS FAIR Nearly 25 local vendors to provide free services and information on Saturday, June 29 WHAT: The Boulevard Mall, in partnership with Las Vegas Review Journal, El Tiempo, Mundo Fox TV, La Buena and ESPN Deportes hosts a Boulevard Mall Health and Fitness Fair on Saturday, June…
A Guide to Medications For Senior Citizens by David Crumrine
Although modern medicines have many benefits for senior citizens in treatment of age-related disease, caution needs to be taken when using a combination of medicines. Medicine or “drugs” can refer to any substance you get with a prescription, any oral or topical substance used for pain relief, and dietary supplements. Any substance that has the…
Medicare and Medicaid For Senior Citizens by David Crumrine
There are two main programs administered by the government that offer benefits to senior citizens – Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare is available for all senior citizens age 65 or older. Those under age 65 with certain disabilities may also be eligible for Medicare. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must have entered the…
Top 100 Blogs On Senior Rights, Elder Law, And Anti-Ageism
Top 100 Blogs On Senior Rights, Elder Law, And Anti-Ageism At a time when thousands of Baby Boomers are reaching the age of 65 every day, the issues of senior rights, elder laws, and anti-ageism have never been more important, more volatile, or more questioned. After all, this is the generation that was ready to…
Health Insurance for Senior Citizens – How to Get the Best Rate by Brian Stevens
As a senior citizen, you may find yourself in a health insurance crisis – no longer covered by an employer’s health insurance policy but needing health insurance more than you ever did before. Of course, Medicare covers some of your medical expenses, but how can you get the best rate on health insurance to cover…
Health Insurance For Senior Citizens – Why Are They So Hard To Insure? by Zandra Jones
Private health insurance for senior citizens is very hard to come by. As you get older, it becomes more prevalent that commercial insurance companies don’t want to cover older Americans. Since the creation of Medicare, there is no incentive to cover senior citizens because most buy into the Medicare system any way. Even though this…
Medicare Part D & Senior Citizens by Rick Martino
Medicare Part D, since its launch in January 2006 has acted as a boon to senior citizens. The senior citizens are quite happy investing in the plans offered under part D. The plans are very clear & present the exact view of the offerings so as not making the senior people to think about it…
Medicare Supplemental Insurance Plans for Senior Citizens by Brant Reed
For senior citizens, having medical coverage through the federal government’s Medicare program is literally a lifesaver. Many of these senior citizens would not be able to afford the basic medical care that they need without Medicare. This social insurance program allows them to stay healthy and enjoy a longer life than they might otherwise enjoy…
Senior Citizen Health Insurance – How to Make it Affordable? by Reina Raine
Senior citizen health insurance becomes a necessity as Medicare alone might be insufficient unless you have a good savings plan or 401K during working years. Retirement is a time when you get away from the daily grind and do things that you love to do. However, when you consider the cost of a senior citizen …
Senior Citizen Insurance by Jerry Fatjo
Senior citizen insurance is used by people who are 65 years old or above. The reason why this is a separate category of insurance is because senior citizens tend to have more health related troubles, compared to younger people. Therefore it is important for a senior citizen to find the right type of insurance. They…
What Makes Someone a Senior Citizen? by Lynn Dorman, Ph.D.
Good question! Developmental Psychologists have long used either ages or stages to define segments of the population. Many developmental textbooks are divided into chapters based on one or the other of these definitions. Age definitions are ones that use numbers – such as: being 65 or older means you are a senior citizen; or all…
Top Senior Citizen Web Sites For Whatever You Need by Maria Norton
Senior citizen web sites number in the millions and cover nearly every topic imaginable. Whether you want to find information on benefits, retirement planning, travel, healthcare, transitioning to another state like Florida, or even senior citizen sex, there are senior citizen web sites dedicated to the topic. One of the most popular sites on the…
Sometimes Little Things Can Be Huge!
By Thair Phillips, President, RetireSafe A small and relatively new product is making life easier for older Americans. It’s a simple thing, but unit dose laundry detergent packs (or pods) are helping seniors perform necessary laundry chores that they might not otherwise be able to do without help. The laundry packs’ small size and pre-measured,…
CVS Caremark Emphasizes Commitment to Older Americans at Annual American Society on Aging Conference
Company highlights the importance of medication adherence in helping seniors on their path to better health CVS Caremark (NYSE:CVS) will highlight how medication adherence plays a vital role in helping older Americans on their path to better health at the 2013 Annual American Society on Aging Conference, which is being held in Chicago this week….
Former NAELA President Appointed to Long-Term Care Commission
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi appointed Judith Stein, longtime member, Past President, and Fellow of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), to the National Commission on Long-Term Care. Leader Pelosi’s other appointments include SCAN Foundation President Dr. Bruce Allen Chernoff, and activist and philanthropist George Vrandenberg. The 15-member Commission was established by the…
Northern Nevada Medical Group Announces Two Additional Cardiologists
Northern Nevada Medical Center welcomes two additional local cardiologists to their team of physicians affiliated with the Northern Nevada Medical Group. Chad Bidart, MD, FACC and Colin Fuller, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, are providing heart and vascular care at Northern Nevada Medical Center’s Accredited Chest Pain Center. They join Northern Nevada Medical Group cardiologists Dr….
Senior Care Plus Offers Daily Meetings During medicare Enrollment Period
Senior Care Plus Offers Daily Meetings During medicare Enrollment Period RENO, Nev. (Oct. 15, 2012) – Senior Care Plus, a Medicare Advantage Plan offered by Hometown Health, is hosting daily informational group meetings to assist current and new members during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, which is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2012. During those…
Hometown Health Announces Region’s First Electronic Member ID Card
Hometown Health Announces Region’s First Electronic Member ID Card RENO, Nev. (Oct. 22, 2012) – For all those who dig through wallets, purses or pockets to locate their insurance ID cards, Hometown Health now offers an alternative – the Hometown Health eCard. With the region’s first Electronic Member ID Card, Hometown Health members can access…
Dr. Quinn Pauly Joins Premier Care at Renown Medical Group
Dr. Quinn Pauly Joins Premier Care at Renown Medical Group To help meet the need of patients in northern Nevada seeking more convenience and greater access to their primary care physician, Renown Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of Quinn Pauly, M.D. as a new Premier Care physician. Dr. Pauly is board certified…
Helping Hands Surgical Care Announces Second Annual Charity Surgery Day
Local nonprofit seeks qualified patients to receive medically necessary surgery at no cost Dr. Kevin Petersen, and Kelly Petersen, co-founders of Helping Hands Surgical Care (HHSC), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to fund and facilitate surgeries for uninsured Nevadans without the means to pay for medically necessary surgeries, announce the second…
Hometown Health Offers Drive-Thru Flu Shots at Renown South Meadows
Hometown Health and Senior Care Plus will provide northern Nevada residents with the convenience of drive-thru seasonal flu shots, Saturday, Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. to noon, at Renown South Meadows Medical Center, 10101 Double R Blvd. This event is one of more than 45 scheduled Renown Health flu and pneumonia shot offerings around the…
Free Screenings During Senior Fest
Hundreds of seniors will take advantage of free health screenings offered at Senior Fest 2012, Tuesday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Reno Town Mall. Last year, seniors lined up at the large tented area to participate in this once a year community outreach for tests offered by the health care team…
There’s No Place Like Home
There’s No Place Like Home By Michael Clark If you are on Medicare and have had a recent hospital stay, experts say there is about a 1-in-5 chance you will find yourself back in the hospital again within a month. Hospital readmissions are not only expensive they are hard on both patients and families. According…
Free Senior Help Fair
Free Senior Help Fair Provides Vital Information & Services The Senior Help Fair is a collaborative event hosted by community-based organizations comprised of health care, senior service providers and government. The HELP Fair attendees will be treated to a variety of vendors, offering health and wellness screenings, health-related tips and information about local services from…
Medical Alert Provider Rescue Alert of California(TM) Announces Improved Senior Blog Rescue Alert of California
Medical Alert Provider Rescue Alert of California(TM) Announces Improved Senior Blog Rescue Alert of California™, has announced a newly updated senior blog in an effort to improve the user-experience for their network of seniors and caregivers. Rescue Alert Medical Alert System We want to provide the vital information on eldercare and senior health in an…
Senior Care Plus Offers Free Screenings During Senior Fest
Senior Care Plus, a Medicare Advantage Plan from Hometown Health, will offer free lab screenings during Senior Fest. Senior Fest is Tuesday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Reno Town Mall. Lab screenings will be offered from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees, age 50 and older, can receive screenings regardless of…
Focus on Your Vision During Cataract Awareness Month
Focus on Your Vision During Cataract Awareness Month Over half of all Americans will develop cataracts by the age of 70 – but poor vision doesn’t have to be an inevitable fact of aging. During Cataract Awareness Month in August, YourSightMatters.com wants to help seniors understand the simple outpatient procedures available to restore their vision and…
City Of Las Vegas October 2012 Senior Special Events
City Of Las Vegas October 2012 Senior Special Events Las Vegas Residents Invited To Celebrations, Luncheons & Activities At City Centers The city of Las Vegas active adult and senior centers offer exercise, fitness, craft, arts, dance, music and computer classes; cards; games; discussion and social groups; luncheons; sports; and special events Monday through Friday…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Medicare Open Enrollment Runs Through Dec 7
The Difference Between Assisted Living and Nursing Homes (Nevada Senior Guide)
Overview of Assisted Living Assisted Living, sometimes called Personal Care, is a type of care that supports individuals with their basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, preparing meals, and, in some cases, medication assistance or reminders. Residents of Assisted Living communities, whether stand-alone or part of Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), benefit…
Senior Living Services: Caring for the Elderly and Easing the Pressure Off the Sandwich Generation (Nevada Senior Guide)
Today, this rapidly expanding population is probably the largest it has ever been. Traditionally, women are a disproportionately large percentage of the caregivers. According, to “The Shriver Report: A Woman’s Nation Takes On Alzheimer’s,” women account for 65% of the Alzheimer’s population and up to three-fifths of Alzheimer patient caregivers. The term “sandwich generation” was…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Senior Centers Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
Austin Senior Center 151 Main Street, Austin, NV 89310 (775) 964-2338 Lander County, 8am-3pm Provides congregate meals (served at the center Mon. – Fri. from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.) Battle Mountain Senior Center 365 E. 4th St., Battle Mountain NV 89820 (775) 635-5311 Lander County Congregate and homebound meals (Meals on Wheels), transportation locally,…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Medical and Health Services Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
City of Pioche – County Social Services Information (775) 728-4477 Lincoln County www.co.lincoln.nv.us Provides various essential programs, services, benefits to assist qualified, needy families, individuals achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency, Transportation Elder Protective Services (EPS) State of Nevada – Aging & Disability Services Agency – Northern Nevada (775) 688-2964 Washoe County Elder Protective Services…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Prescription Assistance Directory – Northern Nevada
CARE Chest of Sierra Nevada 7910 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89506 (775) 829- 2273, www.carechest.org Free prescriptions, diabetic and liquid nutrition products, Medical Equipment, Personal & Medical Supplies, General Referrals Nevada Department of Health & Human Services 3416 Goni Rd., Bldg. D 132, Carson City 775-687-4210 OR 866-303-6323 Opt 7 Seniors RX, Dental…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Multiple Services Directory – Northern Nevada
Access to Healthcare Networks Discounted Dental and Vision Program 4001 S. Virginia St., Ste F, Reno, NV 89502 (775) 284-8989, 1-877-385-2345 HELP Affordable Dental and Vision Care, SHIP, Medical, Massage therapy www.accesstohealthcare.org Catholic Charities of N. Nevada & St. Vincent Program 500 E. 4th St., Reno, NV 89512, 775-322-7073 Dining room free lunch, 11:30am…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Volunteer Opportunities Directory – Southern Nevada
American Diabetes Foundation 702-369-9995, www.diabetes.org/volunteer Blind Center of Nevada (702) 642-6000, Call for info Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada 702-382-0721. Opportunities available for volunteers Clark County Library District (702) 734-7323 – Looking for volunteers Comfort Hospice Care 6655 W. Sahara, #B 114, LV, NV 89146 Contact – Debbie Gregory. Volunteers to work…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Senior Centers Directory – Southern Nevada
Black Mountain Recreation Center 599 Greenway Rd., Henderson, NV 89015 (702) 267-4070, www.cityofhenderson.com Recreation, Exercise, Racket ball, Socialization, Pool (outside), Yoga Boulder City Senior Center 813 Arizona Street, Boulder City, NV 89005 (702) 293-3320, www.bcseniorcenter.org Mon-Fri: 8am-3pm. Transportation, Nutrition, Recreation, Food, Foot Clinic, Senior Law Project, Medicare, SHIP, Monthly Trips Cambridge Recreation…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Referral Service Directory – Southern Nevada
Better Business Bureau 6040 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89118 (702) 320-4500, www.bbb.org Referral Service, Complaint processing, 8-4pm Friends of Parkinson’s Inc. 2400 N. Teneya Way, LV, NV 89128 702-381-4141, www.friendsofparkinsons.org Email: info@ www.friendsofparkinsons.org Mission to improve quality of life for those affected by parkinson’s through services, advocacy, and education…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Medical Assistance Directory – Southern Nevada
Access to Healthcare Networks Main office located in Reno 702-489-3400 OR 1-877-385-2345 Discounted Dental & Vision Program. AMR Transport 7201 W. Post Rd., LV, NV 89113 (702) 384-3400 Medical Assistance, Ambulance Company, Wheel Chair Assistance Clark County Social Services 1600 Pinto Lane, LV, NV 89106 (702) 455-4270 x 3 for Senior Help Medical…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Counseling Services Directory – Southern Nevada
Bridge Counseling Associates 1640 Alta Dr., Ste 4, LV, NV 89106 702-474-6450 www.bridgecounselingassociates.org Alcohol, Substance Abuse, Sliding Scale Unless Court Ordered Community Counseling Ctr. 714 E. Sahara, Suite 103, LV, NV 89104 (702) 369-8700. Counseling Services: Mental health, grief and addiction therapy, HIV groups, Stress & anger management M-F, 7:30am-8pm, substance abuse Financial Guidance…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Advocacy Directory – Southern Nevada
AARP – Nevada State Office / Contact Center 5820 S. Eastern Ave. #190, LV, NV 89119 Toll Free 1-866-389-5652 www.aarp.org/nv Advocacy, Employment Assistance, Safe Driving Instruction, Tax Services Clark County Senior Advocate Pgm. 1600 Pinto Lane, LV, NV 89106 (702) 455-7051, www.accessclarkcounty.com Referral Service, C/C Social Services, SR Programs, Long Term Placement. Home …
Nevada-Senior-Guide Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division
http://www.nvaging.net/ The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) in the State of Nevada, Department of Health and Human Services, represents Nevadans aged 60 years and older and those with disabilities. Mission Statement The Aging and Disability Services Division provides leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Senior Dimensions United Healthcare
http://www.seniordimensions.com/ Say HELLO to Senior Dimensions When selecting a Medicare plan, people have different priorities. Most consider the out-of-pocket costs associated with prescriptions, doctor visits, and hospital admissions. Others may select a plan that’s simple to use with little or no paperwork. For some, staying with their doctor is a must. That’s why Senior Dimensions…