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True or False?You can apply for Medicare beginning 2 months before the month of your 65th birthday.Drop your answer in t...
05/29/2026

True or False?

You can apply for Medicare beginning 2 months before the month of your 65th birthday.

Drop your answer in the comments!

We can help you understand your Medicare options and help you choose the plan that’s right for you. We give you unbiased...
05/28/2026

We can help you understand your Medicare options and help you choose the plan that’s right for you. We give you unbiased and independent information so you can make an informed decision. Medicare is not “one-size-fits-all.” Each person’s needs are different. Your choice in a Medicare program should best match your specific needs. Let us know if we can help you navigate the Medicare maze!

Happy National Senior Health & Fitness Day! Each year on the last Wednesday in May, around 100,000 older adults across ...
05/27/2026

Happy National Senior Health & Fitness Day!

Each year on the last Wednesday in May, around 100,000 older adults across the U.S. get moving to celebrate healthy living. Let’s lace up those sneakers and make today a great day to stay active!

Seniors can enjoy a wide variety of low-impact exercises—right at home, in a community pool, or at a local fitness center. Whether it’s yoga, walking, or swimming, staying active offers so many benefits, including:

• Reducing fall risk and supporting independent living
• Maintaining strength, healthy joints, and muscle tone
• Helping reduce or manage blood pressure
• Lowering the risk of diabetes and colon cancer
• Easing symptoms of anxiety
• Building connection and community through group activities
• Reducing and preventing arthritis-related pain and swelling

Looking for something local? Many organizations host special events for seniors today. Check your community calendar or follow local centers, hospitals, parks programs, and senior organizations to see what’s happening nearby. If you plan has a gym membership today is a great day to take advantage of it!

Here’s to celebrating movement, wellbeing, and time spent with others!

Day in History: May 25✨🎬 1977 – Star Wars Premieres The very first *Star Wars* film hit theaters, launching one of the ...
05/25/2026

Day in History: May 25✨

🎬 1977 – Star Wars Premieres
The very first *Star Wars* film hit theaters, launching one of the most iconic movie franchises of all time.

Wishing you a wonderful May 25! ✨

05/24/2026

🌲Calling all adventure-loving seniors! Did you know there’s a special National Parks pass just for adults age 62+? The America the Beautiful Senior Pass is one of the best travel bargains around — perfect for day trips, weekend getaways, and bucket-list vacations!

The pass gives access to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites including national parks, monuments, wildlife refuges, forests, and more. Seniors can choose:
• Annual Pass — $20
• Lifetime Pass — $80

The pass also covers everyone traveling in your vehicle at many parks and can even provide discounts on camping and other amenities.

A few great national park destinations within driving distance of the Tri-State area include:

📍 Illinois
• Pullman National Historical Park
• Lincoln Home National Historic Site

📍 Missouri
• Gateway Arch National Park
• George Washington Carver National Monument

📍 Iowa
• Effigy Mounds National Monument
• Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

Whether you enjoy scenic drives, history, photography, wildlife, or simply exploring America’s beautiful outdoors, the Senior Pass makes travel affordable and fun. Gather some friends, pack some snacks, and hit the road!

Craving something sweet but don’t want to turn on the oven? Here’s a simple crock pot dessert that’s perfect for warm d...
05/23/2026

Craving something sweet but don’t want to turn on the oven? Here’s a simple crock pot dessert that’s perfect for warm days (or anytime you want an easy treat!).

**Mini Crock Pot Apple Crisp 🍎**

**Ingredients:**
• 2 apples, peeled & sliced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp oats
• 1 tbsp flour
• Pinch of salt

**Instructions:**
1. Place the sliced apples in the bottom of a small crock pot.
2. In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Cut in the butter until crumbly.
4. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples.
5. Cook on **LOW for 2½–3 hours** or until apples are soft and topping is golden.

Top with a little whipped cream or vanilla frozen yogurt — the perfect small treat without all the fuss! 😋🍎✨

Cardinals vs. Cubs… 😄⚾️ Whether you're cheering from Busch, Wrigley, or your favorite recliner, we can all agree on one...
05/22/2026

Cardinals vs. Cubs… 😄⚾️

Whether you're cheering from Busch, Wrigley, or your favorite recliner, we can all agree on one thing: baseball season is better when the Cards and Cubs are playing each other! May 29th-31st the Cubs will travel down to St. Louis.

Who are you rooting for this year — the Redbirds or the Cubbies? Let the friendly banter begin!

Maintaining mobility is essential for healthy aging, as it preserves independence, prevents falls, supports physical and...
05/21/2026

Maintaining mobility is essential for healthy aging, as it preserves independence, prevents falls, supports physical and mental well-being, and enhances quality of life.

This move can boost ankle mobility, which helps keep you steady on your feet as you walk. It doubles as a stretching and strengthening exercise.

Step 1: Sit tall with your feet on the floor and your palms resting on your thighs.

Step 2: Lift one leg straight out in front of you.

Step 3: Imagine your big toe is a pen. Use your toe to write the alphabet, making the letters as big as you can. Move your foot rather than your whole leg.

Step 4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 with your other leg.

Please help us welcome the newest member of the Thomas Family Insurance family — May Aroma!May is joining TFI as our new...
05/20/2026

Please help us welcome the newest member of the Thomas Family Insurance family — May Aroma!

May is joining TFI as our new Business Outreach Coordinator, where she will be helping local businesses, HR departments, and employees better understand Medicare BEFORE it becomes overwhelming.

Over the years, we have seen how stressful and confusing the transition into Medicare can become for many people. Too often, people wait until the last minute and are flooded with commercials, mail, phone calls, and deadlines before they ever truly understand their options.

Our goal is to change that.

May will be working directly with businesses and organizations to provide no-cost Medicare education for employees approaching Medicare eligibility. This education can help employees better understand their options while also helping employers navigate rising healthcare costs and workforce transitions.

This is never about forcing anyone off a plan. It is simply about education, planning, and helping people make informed decisions that are best for themselves and their families.

As the Medicare world continues changing, Thomas Family Insurance is continuing to grow and adapt as well. With our full family now working together in the business, we are committed to reaching more people, serving more families, and continuing our mission of education first.

If you know a business owner, HR professional, church leader, or organization that could benefit from Medicare education for employees approaching retirement, we would truly appreciate an introduction.

www.thomfam.com

May can be reached at [email protected]

Thank you for trusting our family to help yours.

Your summer home maintenance checklist should include the following:Change your air conditioning filter: Change the filt...
05/20/2026

Your summer home maintenance checklist should include the following:

Change your air conditioning filter: Change the filter at least every 90 days. If you have allergies, you may even want to change the filter once a month.

Clean vents, air ducts, and exhaust fans: Since air quality degrades during the summer, make sure you start off with clean vents and ducts. Clean ducts also help reduce wear and tear on your AC (including prematurely clogged filters).

Reverse your ceiling fans to move counterclockwise: This creates a downdraft that can make you feel cooler while you’re in the room.

Check the dishwasher, faucets, toilets, and showerheads for leaks: Frozen winter conditions can cause leaks and make your plumbing work harder. Now’s the time to get them fixed.

Vacuum your dryer vent: You can DIY dryer vent cleaning or hire a pro to clean it out, but plan to tackle this task once a year to prevent a house fire.

05/20/2026

A quick snooze might be just the thing to get you out of that afternoon slump. For most of us, a 20-30 minute nap improves mood and boosts energy without interfering with nighttime sleep.

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