Check out this month's eNews Review topics that range from new approaches to senior living such as home sharing and senior cooperatives to what does it take to program a care robot and more ...

 

We are leading with reminders about Medicare Open Enrollment which runs from Oct. 15 - Dec. 7
It is the time to compare plans for 2018 and make sure you have the coverage that is right for you. The Medicare.gov website has resources to help in your research.
Website: Medicare.gov

And a Great Place to Get Information on Medicare Open Enrollment is with "SHIP"
State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) provide free, in depth, one-on-one insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, friends, and caregivers. SHIPs operate in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and are grant-funded projects of the federal U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL).
Website: ShipTACenter.org

More Information on Signing up for Medicare
This is an information web page for people getting started with Medicare. The web page includes information about eligibility for Medicare, whether you get Medicare automatically, your Medicare coverage choices, and how Medicare works with other insurance.
Learn More - CLICK HERE

November is Home Care & Hospice Month
During November, the home care and hospice community honor the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, and social workers who make a remarkable difference for the patients and families they serve - LEARN MORE
Website: nahc.org

If One Talks about Hospice, then One Should talk about The Conversation Project

The Conversation Project is dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care. We developed the original Conversation Starter Kit as a useful tool to help people have conversations with their family members or other loved ones about their wishes regarding end-of-life care. Since then, we have translated the Starter Kit into several languages, and developed additional Starter Kits listed below. All are available to download for free.
Website: TheConversationProject.org

And There is a Conversation Starter Kit for Families with Someone that has Dementia 
This Conversation Starter Kit is designed to help families and loved
ones of people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia have the conversation - LEARN MORE

Healthcare has been Changing over the Years and It is Helpful to Understand Healthcare from the Perspective of the Clinics, Physicians and Hospitals Delivering the Care

Did you know that the Healthcare Industry is even evaluating their services in regard to are they Age-Friendly?
The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) are partnering on the Creating Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative - LEARN MORE
Website: ihi.org
IHI is an organization for professionals but the consumer can gain understanding of healthcare services from the website.

Another Part of Healthcare is Spiritual Care
The Spiritual Care Association (SCA) is an international professional membership association for promoting and educating practioners in the many aspects of spiritual care in health care - LEARN MORE
Website: SpiritualCareAssociation.org
SCA is an organization for professionals but the consumer can gain understanding of healthcare services from the website.

Talking about Retirement - even working Dogs want to Retire
This is an interesting story about a dog working for the CIA that wanted to retire - LEARN MORE
Website: newser.com
 

  And Another Story about Dogs but Service Dogs
There have been some issues with "fake" service dogs recently
- LEARN MORE
Website: newser.com

And we have to have something Too Cute!
Here it is - Kitten Cams and also "cams" from bears, bees, bats, birds and more. However the kitten cam on the rescue kittens is just too cute - LEARN MORE
Website: explore.org

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