Effective January 1, 2022 the No Surprises Act went into effect. The No Surprises Act bans surprise medical bills for emergency services and unexpected out-of-network providers. What this Act Means (from NerdWallet January 5, 2022) More Americans worry about unexpected medical bills than any other expense, according to polls by the Kaiser Family Foundation in […]
Grieving a death is not easy at any age. Grieving a death for younger adults is often a “first death” and very difficult. As Family Caregivers Month continues, let’s care and support for those grieving a death along with our caregivers. Two recent articles highlighted this for me and rather than sit back, I bring
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Let’s have some fun today! Are you a person with your head in or out of the sand in life?! What is the Origin of the Phrase “Bury Your Head in the Sand”? This comes from the supposed habit of ostriches hiding when faced with attack by predators. The story was first recorded by the
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Transitions are defined as, “the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another”. As we prepare for a seasonal transition of summer to autumn, it seemed fitting to cover the transitions of life we undergo. Transitions In Life From Birth through retirement and advanced age, transitions are with us every
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The famous book, “The Art of War” was written by Sun Tzu in approximately 500 BC. The quote, “Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” is instructive as you begin to decipher the difference between strategy vs. tactics. Strategy and Tactics Defined Strategy defines your long-term
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June is the month we bring awareness to the 50 million people worldwide who live with Alzheimer’s and other dementias and their families.
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Why does it have to be so difficult? When we are in “the situation” of navigating care choices for a loved one, it is hard enough. Now imagine you being older and trying to navigate care choices – what comes to mind? Fix it comes to mind immediately for me!! Realistically, it is important to
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Fraud and data breaches are back in the news with the recent Marriott breach that hit the news this week. During the holidays, it is estimated that fraud attempts increase 30%. Fraud protection is a way of life and as the holidays approach, be especially vigilant with these tips. 1. Keep a close eye on
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Next Gen / All Gen Protection is a topic near and dear to my heart. In the eyes of the law, when a young adult turns 18, parents/guardians no longer have the legal right to obtain medical information about the young adult even if they are under your insurance and/or you are paying the bill.
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American Thanksgiving is upon us. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year! It was great when I lived and worked in Canada for four Thanksgivings to have two days a year to celebrate being thankful! If you’ll indulge me, I’d like to Talk Turkey with you today. No, not the literal turkey, although it
