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Jumping Hurdles
There is no discrimination when it comes to who “should” live a healthy lifestyle- it includes all of us, don’t you think? Health problems do not focus on one ethnicity, sex, race, religion, or age. Sometimes declining health is a wakeup call to start making changes; however, prevention is the best solution to potential health…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Insurance
Welcome back everyone! This week we’re talking about the biggest seasonal news out there. Nope – not Christmas. It’s Open Enrollment. That’s right – in addition to turkey and mistletoe this time of year is a very special one for people looking at new health insurance options. So today, we’re adding to our ongoing blog…
Read MoreHow to Pack for a Trip to the Hospital (if you’re incontinent)…
Welcome back – this week we’re going to be tackling some really practical advice. If you’re like me, when you are planning a stay in the hospital, whether it is for inpatient surgery, or another reason, it is important to be prepared. A well-packed bag is essential for having a comfortable stay in the hospital.…
Read MoreOpen Enrollment: What You Need to Know About Medicare Advantage
I just spend two and half hours on the phone with 1-800-Medicare. It was NOT fun. A friend signed up for a Medicare Advantage plan last year and it’s turned into an epic, if predictable, disaster. I was trying to help clean up the mess. So why am I telling you? As our regular readers…
Read MoreHow Men’s Liberty Helped Me Overcome Travel Anxiety
I’ll admit that wearing the Men’s Liberty external catheter caused me some degree of anxiety when I started using it last year. I’m not one to follow directions once I’ve read the first paragraph. By July of this year, however, I find that I am navigating the learning curve with some success. (I’m sure that…
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