What is a Medicare Broker, anyways? If you are approaching 65 you may be exploring Medicare and looking for answers to this question. Alternatively, you may already be on Medicare and wondering why you don’t have a broker on your side! A Medicare broker is an independent insurance agent that gives you an unbiased opinion […]

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disorder that impairs the substantia nigra. The substantia nigra is located in the center of the brain near the bottom outer edge. Within the substantia nigra are neurons that produce dopamine. When the dopamine production is diminished, it results in Parkinson’s. PD is different for everyone. The level of severity and the symptoms vary from person to person. The most common symptoms are non-motor symptoms. Some examples of non-motor symptoms are […]

Diabetes is a disease where the body struggles to produce insulin causing high levels of blood glucose.  Diabetes affects more than 30 million Americans. Of that 30 million, 25% are age 65 and older. So, approximately 12 million seniors are affected by diabetes in America. As the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, diabetes […]

Each year, over 100,000 Medicare beneficiaries are diagnosed with a form of cancer. Inevitably, our clients often ask us about what Medicare would cover in the case that they were diagnosed with cancer. We also get the dreaded question of, “what now?” for the clients who want to know their options after being diagnosed. In […]

Health care costs have a strong impact on retirement, though most Americans haven’t fully grasped this reality yet. A lot of Americans are struggling to save for retirement. In fact, their chances of having a decent retirement is looking bleak.  A recent retirement study by GoBankingRates.com revealed that 42% of Americans will retire broke – […]

You hear it all the time: Protect your Social Security number from thieves.   That advice is of course far easier said than done.  This vital number was originally created as part of the New Deal for use with the American Social Security program. However, it has grown into our default credit identification number. This has […]

Nearly one in three people will develop shingles at some point in their life. Even though shingles can occur in all age-groups, it has always been more common in elderly people. As we age, our immune system weakens and this gives the virus an opportunity to attack. Fortunately, there is a way to protect both […]

Contents1 When is the best time to start saving for retirement?2 Where should I invest money toward my retirement?3 How should I diversify my investments?4 Should my investment strategy change as I age?5 How much money will I need during retirement?6 Can I live off Social Security as my only income?7 How much money should […]

If you’re an older adult entering the housing market, it’s important to look for a home that’s capable of supporting you as you age. That means adjusting your list of “must haves” that emphasizes accessibility, convenience, and safety more than you did the last time you purchased a new home. Currently Medicare does not cover […]

Trichotillomania, otherwise known as trich, is a debilitating compulsive disorder in which a person repeatedly pulls out hair causing physical damage. This complex disorder only affects 1-2% of the population, mostly females, and it usually starts in early adolescence with the onset of puberty. It is classified as an obsessive-compulsive disorder. Though, it is different […]