Check out this month's eNews Review topics that range from understanding Meridcare and Medicaid to penalties on signing up late for Medicare to stopping robo calls and right below, the importance of having a "Team" ... 

Having a "Team" for when Needs Change

This is an informative article that encourages seniors to have a support team ready to go before a health incident happens or needs change. Your team which can include family, friends and professionals who can help with decisions on aging issues when needs change.
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Website: khn.org

News Medical Life Sciences
News Medical is an online, open-access medical information website for healthcare professionals, medical researchers and engaged consumers. The medical information found on the website is designed to support, not to replace the relationship between patient and physician/doctor and the medical advice they may provide. Check out their A-Z Directory.
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Website: news-medical.net

Do you understand what Medicaid is?
Medicaid provides critical, often life-saving, health care, long-term services and community support to millions of children and adults living with disabilities. If you are not sure what the Medicaid program is all about here is an article from Easter Seals.
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Website: EasterSeals.org

Understanding Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD). Medicare does NOT pay for long-term care such as assisted living and skilled nursing care. Medicare will pay for hospice care.
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Website: EasterSeals.org

Understanding Penalties for signing up late for Medicare

Medicare has temporarily changed its rules to offer a reprieve from penalties for people who kept Affordable Care Act policies after becoming eligible for Medicare.
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Website: khn.org

Bob Dylan was Awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature
Boby Dylan has recorded his Nobel Lecture and it is posted on the Nobel Prize website. It is interesting to listen to a musician talk about his art, his writing and his music. You can listed to the talk or read the transcript.
Website: NobelPrize.org

Stop Unwanted Calls, Texts and Faxes
Under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the FCC plays a crucial role in helping consumers stop unwanted calls, text messages and faxes. Unwanted calls, including robocalls and telemarketing calls, are consistently a top consumer complaint the FCC receives each year. The Commission is committed to protecting consumers from unwanted calls and giving them more control over the calls and texts they receive.

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Website: fcc.gov

Never say "Yes" to an Unknown Caller
The online news website Money-ish has a great article about robo-calls also now known as spam calls. One of the main tips is NEVER SAY 'YES' to a robo-caller. If you answer a suspicious call, or respond to a voice message from an unsolicited caller, do not answer "yes" or offer personal information. If the caller asks something like, "Are you the homeowner?" or "Can you hear me?" politely respond, "Where are you calling from, and why do you need this information?" or just hang up.

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Website: Moneyish.com

And How is Baby Fiona Doing? Very Well!
It is amazing to watch how this baby hippo has grown and adapted since she was born prematurely on January 25, 2017. The Cincinnati Zoo has a blog post web page with her story that shows how she is growing and thriving. - LEARN MORE

What's with Senior Newswire & Savvy Senior
This is a nationally syndicated information column focused on older adults and the families who support them.
Website: SavvySenior.org

Find your Local Area Agency on Aging
For older adults, your local Area Agency on Aging can be a referral source for food resources and other services that help seniors. Call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116, Monday through Friday, 9AM to 8PM eastern time. You will be connected to a professional that will help you find your local agency. The Eldercare.gov website has a searchable database that lists information about different types of senior resources.
Website: www.Eldercare.gov/

Benefits Checkup
Are you wondering if you might quality for programs to help you financially? Benefits Checkup from the National Council on Aging maintains a comprehensive website that helps seniors with limited income and resources look for benefits.
Website: BenefitsCheckup.org

Need an Economic Checkup?
We know of the importance of the annual health checkup but now think of the annual economic checkup. The National Council on Aging has a website that helps older adults review money management, budgeting, housing, health, employment, debt and credit management.
Website:   EconomicCheckup.org

Website for Contacting Elected Officials
Check out this website with tips for contacting your legislators and an easy to use interactive map - LEARN MORE
Website:  bebusinessed.com