Medicare Informed

06/18/2026

Questions? I'm here to help!

06/18/2026

https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/25-easy-early-summer-recipes/

Kicking off summer early with 25 fresh, easy recipes—big salads, quick dinners, simple desserts, and fun drinks. These are the ones I’m making on repeat right now!

06/18/2026

https://www.dealnews.com/features/discounts/senior-discounts/

Senior citizen discounts are one of the few truly great perks that come with growing older, and you can start collecting them as soon as you turn 50! Check out our handy lists of senior discounts, so you can keep track of the deals.

06/18/2026

https://www.baystatehealth.org/articles/medication-storage-temperature-guidelines

Keep your medications working by following trusted advice on storage temperature. Store medicines away from light, heat, and moisture for safety.

06/18/2026

https://www.medicare.gov/basics/reporting-medicare-fraud-and-abuse

Medicare fraud and abuse can happen anywhere, and usually results in higher health care costs and taxes for everyone.

06/18/2026

I want to talk about something that's easy to brush off until it happens to you: Medicare scams. They're getting more convincing every year. Callers pretending to be Medicare, Social Security, or your insurance company. Threats that your benefits will be canceled. Here's the one thing to remember: Medicare will never call you out of the blue asking for your personal information. When in doubt, hang up – then call 1-800-MEDICARE to report it.

June also means summer heat, which actually matters for your medications. Some prescriptions can lose effectiveness if stored somewhere too warm (yes, that includes your car). Check the labels, and if you take blood pressure or diuretic medications, staying hydrated becomes especially important right now. Having trouble reading your med labels? It may be time for an eye exam. Many Medicare Advantage plans include vision benefits like exams and an allowance for glasses or contacts (coverage varies). Original Medicare usually covers an annual diabetic eye exam and one pair of glasses or contacts after cataract surgery – though cost-sharing may apply. It’s a benefit many people have, but don’t always use.

05/18/2026

https://www.aarp.org/games/

Daily games and puzzles to sharpen your skills. AARP has new free games online such as Mahjongg, Sudoku, Crossword Puzzles, Solitaire, Word games and Backgammon! Register on AARP.org and compete against others to find out if you are a Top Gamer.

05/18/2026

https://www.dealnews.com/features/discounts/senior-discounts/

Senior citizen discounts are one of the few truly great perks that come with growing older, and you can start collecting them as soon as you turn 50! Check out our handy lists of senior discounts, so you can keep track of the deals.

05/18/2026

https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/the-importance-of-connections-ways-to-live-a-longer-healthier-life/

Social connection, prosociality, spirituality, optimism, and work—growing evidence suggests these five factors help people live longer, healthier lives.

05/18/2026

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/02/81-year-old-neuroscience-shares-brain-rules-that-keep-his-memory-sharp-as-a-whip.html

Neuroscientist Richard Restak has spent decades studying how to enhance brain health and memory. Here's how he stays mentally sharp at 81 years old.