Senior Health Matters

01/08/2025

01/08/2025

Many factors can influence healthy aging. While some of these factors, such as genetics, are not within our control, research shows there are steps you can take to help manage your health as you age. Small lifestyle changes can help you live longer and feel better. Start with these tips:

• Get moving: Try gardening, walking, or biking.
• Choose healthy, nutrient-rich foods.
• Manage stress: Practice yoga or keep a journal.
• Learn something new: Take a class or join a club.
• Visit your doctor regularly.
• Stay connected with family and friends.

01/08/2025

Make giving back your New Year's resolution. You can help end hunger in the Ozarks by sorting donated product, packing Weekend Backpacks and Senior Boxes, and planting and harvesting produce with Full Circle Gardens. Just one hour of volunteering with Ozarks Food Harvest provides more than 100 meals for families experiencing food insecurity.

Sign up at ozarksfoodharvest.org/volunteer

01/08/2025

A phone call can make someone's day - and maybe save their life! Visit your older neighbors and loved ones to make sure they have heating, clothing and food.

📞 Call 800-392-0210 to report seniors or adults with disabilities needing assistance. You can also complete an online report at Health.Mo.Gov/seniors/abuse.php.

01/08/2025

Questions about Health insurance or Medicare give Risk Masters Group a call. We are your one stop shop for all your insurance and financial planning. Located in Hollister MO. 417-324-7600. Open 10-430 Mon-Fri or by appointment

01/08/2025

Medicare is not laminating Medicare cards. There are reports of a lot of calls about new Medicare cards, laminated cards, or replacement cards being sent. These are not calls from Medicare. These are scam attempts to get your Medicare information.

Please report these calls to the SMP at smpresource.org/reportfraud.

01/08/2025

Join empower: abilities in showing our appreciation to Senator Schmitt and Senator Ossoffs for their efforts on the new Bipartisan Think Differently Database Act Signed into Law over the weekend.

The Think Differently Database Act directs the Secretary of Health & Human Services to create an easy-to-access website that includes:

- Federal and state resources available for those with intellectual disabilities.
- Resources that connect individuals, families, and caregivers with healthcare, mental health, and other community-based services within state Medicaid programs.
- A zip code feature that helps individuals locate resources in their community.

The Think Differently Database Act marks the second stand-alone piece of legislation that Senator Schmitt introduced that’s been signed into law. Senator Schmitt has made fighting for individuals with disabilities a top priority of his Senate tenure, and has introduced multiple pieces of legislation that aim to improve the lives of those with disabilities. That includes the Think Differently Database Act, as well as the ENABLE Act, which recently passed the Senate.

01/08/2025

01/08/2025

Vote for your favorites once per day from Monday, January 6th through Friday, February 14th!

12/22/2024

Hat # 150!

We are celebrating having made our 150th stocking hat to warm the heads and hearts of those who are unsheltered this winter. If you are in the Branson / Hollister area and would like to support us in this mission, you are welcome to drop off all warm things at Risk Masters Group office located at 10996 Historic Hwy 165, Hollister, MO 65672. If you are outside of the Branson / Hollister area, please contact us to arrange pick up or delivery of the donation. You are also welcome to contribute financially at www.isnewlifepossible.org. 🧵🪡💛All donations are tax deductible.

10/16/2024

The Vietnam Veterans Reunion will be held during Veterans Homecoming Week in Branson! Click the link for more details: https://www.explorebranson.com/event/vietnam-veterans-reunion/4041