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Medicare vs. Medicaid
Exploring the Differences and Determining What’s Right For You What’s in a name? Great question. Medicare and Medicaid sound very similar, but their names give little in the way of answers. When it comes to insurance, the fine print can often make heads spin. Even if you still have health coverage through your employer or…
Service Dogs for Seniors
Exploring the benefits and regulations around owning service dogs Many people are familiar with the concept of Guide Dogs, specifically referring to helpful hounds that aid the blind in everyday tasks. What is a little less understood is the parameters of other types of service animals. Everything from the legality of taking them into restaurants…
Outside Activities for Seniors
Ideas of activities for seniors to enjoy this spring A new season is a great opportunity to form new habits. And, really, what better season is there for a new beginning than spring. Symbolically, of course, this season represents new life. But practically, spring removes some of the challenges of winter with the promise of…
Best Cell Phone Plans for Seniors
A look at a range of cellular plan options to fit seniors’ needs There is much to consider when looking at the best cell phone plans for seniors. Most importantly is that all seniors are different. There are some who only turn on their phones when they need to make an emergency call from the…
Cyber Security for Seniors
6 Tips to Encourage Secure Surfing of the Internet The internet is a relatively new phenomenon in the context of seniors’ lives. Add that to the fact that it is constantly growing and evolving, it can be downright impossible to stay on top of everything there is to know about surfing the web. And yet,…
How To Downsize
by Judy Baxter, Marketing Director – Westchester Village of Lenexa Downsizing (spring cleaning or purging) is a common topic of many conversations. The idea is to eliminate items no longer needed, wanted, or used. Some find the process exciting while others are overwhelmed by it. In my 12 years of professional experience, I’ve guided guide…