September is
Healthy Aging Month!
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We look forward to being a part of this event every year! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our AHN table to learn how we can assist our community’s seniors with our various programs and services! |
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A new study shows that individuals ages 85 and older who walked for at least 1 hour a week had a lower risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease than their peers who did not engage in physical activity. Learn more, HERE.
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Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and death for senior citizens. However, you don’t have to fall prey to slips and falls. By exercising, you can improve your balance and your strength, so you can stand tall and feel more confident when walking. Click HERE, to find 14 exercises seniors can do to improve their balance.
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Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are a new category of hearing aids that consumers can buy directly, without visiting a hearing health professional. These devices are intended to help adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Like prescription hearing aids, OTC hearing aids make sounds louder so that some adults with difficulty hearing are better able to listen, communicate, and participate fully in daily activities. In addition, OTC hearing aids are regulated as medical devices by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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FREE Services at Access to Healthcare that you can benefit from:
Nevada Care Connection (NVCC):
Is our state's established network of aging and disability resource centers, and it has been administered by Access to Healthcare Network (AHN) to serve as a single point of entry of assistance with information and resource navigation of long-term support services for older adults, people with disabilities (of any age), family members, and care providers. Click HERE, to learn more.
Medicare Assistance Program (MAP):
Provides free, unbiased Medicare information and counseling to Northern Nevadans. MAP counselors provide one-on-one assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and their advocates in person or by telephone. The program can assist with Medicare plan information and enrollment, low income and additional support programs, Medicare questions, billing errors, appeals, and more. Click HERE, to learn more.
Senior Medical Patrol (SMP)
SMP mission is to empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, pre-enrollees, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse. Through outreach, counseling, and education, the SMP program increases health care awareness and understanding to protect Medicare beneficiaries from the economic and health-related consequences of Medicare/Medicaid fraud, errors, and abuse. Click HERE, to learn more.
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Access Medical
Discount Program
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If you are uninsured and can’t afford to obtain healthcare for yourself or your family, we can help. We treat each of our members like they are our own family and we will be there every step of the way to make sure you get what you need. It’s what we’ve always done and will continue to do. We are here to serve you.
Hablamos Espanol!
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Need help enrolling into a Insurance Plan?
A recent life change may qualify you for a special enrollment period for health insurance. If you've experienced any of the changes above. Access to Healthcare Network can help you enroll into a plan that's right for you!
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Diabetes Self Management Classes at AHN
Do you feel overwhelmed, confused, or frustrated with trying to manage your diabetes?
Join our Diabetes Self-Management Workshop to gain clarity on how to make sense of your numbers and learn to better manage your diabetes.
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Mark Your Calendars:
Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 - December 7
Call MAP at 844.826.2085 for one-on-one assistance with your Medicare plan. MAP services are free and unbiased, we won’t pressure you into a plan or sell you any health insurance products.
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Chronic Disease Management and
Prevention Resources
Are you looking for support with diabetes, managing your medications, or high blood pressure?
Access to Healthcare Network has created an easy-to-use Google map
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Recipe of the month:
Salmon and Black Bean Burrito Bake
Canned salmon is rich in protein, vitamin D, calcium (from the bones), and omega-3 fatty acids.
Omega-3 fats are heart-healthy fats and also promote healthy brain development in babies.
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AHN: 1st Annual Summer Rural Health Fair! |
Our first Summer Rural Health Fair was a huge success!
A huge thank you to all our local vendors, community partners, volunteers, sponsors, and staff that helped to make all this possible!
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It’s taking longer to get a doctor appointment, survey finds |
The Association of American Medical Colleges estimates the U.S. could see a shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034, including both primary and specialty care. Demographic trends behind the projected shortfall include a growing and aging population, an aging physician workforce, physician burnout, and a dwindling amount of new physicians entering the profession, AMN Healthcare said.
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How telehealth can keep people with disabilities out of the ER |
Emergency departments should be a last-stop medical option, but for people with disabilities, who visit EDs at a disproportionate rate compared with those without disabilities, this last stop becomes more commonplace.
Virtual care has inherent advantages that help to prevent excess visits to the ED for all populations, including people with disabilities.
Catching medical problems earlier on is vital to cut the flow of people into EDs. Offering individuals with disabilities quality care from their homes can help to prevent avoidable visits.
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