Wellness

Beloved Culver Horse Donated for Therapy Program

Patton is 17 hands tall, weighing about 1,700 lbs. Culver Academies donated him to Holistic Riding Equine Therapy, where he will easily carry large students.

December 1, 2022

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Daily Money Managers Can Help with Financial Chores

Daily money managers (or DMMs) are financial-savvy professionals who can help elders having difficulty managing their own day-to-day personal financial affairs.

November 11, 2022

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Three Ways a Medicare Advantage Fitness Plan Can Help Reduce Health Risks

Many health plans, including Medicare Advantage plans, offer exceptional fitness programs providing low-cost or free benefits to help you stay healthy and fit.

November 11, 2022

Homelessness Among Elders on the Rise, Driven by Inflation and Housing Crunch

Columbia Falls’ Lisa Beaty and Kim Hilton are part of a recent surge of homelessness among people older than 60.

November 11, 2022

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Trying to Pet the Fan? Consider Cataract Surgery.

Despite my trepidation, I knew it was time to talk cataract surgery when I mistook my fan for a cat.

October 31, 2022

Pain In the Neck

An endocrinologist took five biopsies of my thyroid. Test results showed a 50-50 possibility of that pain in the neck becoming cancerous.

October 30, 2022

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7 Tips for Caring for a Loved One from Afar

Even if you’re not available to provide consistent, hands-on assistance, there are ways of caring for a loved one from afar.

October 24, 2022

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Expect Some Lower 2023 Medicare Costs and Improved Benefits

From an entitlement program standpoint, next year is going to be very good for retirees! Expect some lower 2023 Medicare costs and a few improved benefits.

October 24, 2022

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Start a Walking Program and Stay Motivated

Walking may be the single best exercise for improving health as you age. It burns calories, builds endurance, enhances muscle tone, and is easy on your joints.

October 18, 2022

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Manage Heart Health for Stronger Brain Health

Experts encourage heart health to support brain health as studies show good vascular health is associated with healthy aging and retained cognitive function.

October 7, 2022