Lesa Rasband, Broker Manager, Aetna Medicare Solutions

12/08/2022

Roughly 12 million Americans are dual eligible, meaning they qualify for both and benefits. The National Council on Aging’s latest article explores different coverage options for these individuals, including D-SNPs. You can read more about it here:

If you receive both Medicare and Medicaid, you may qualify for a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP), which combines all your benefits into one plan. Here’s what you need to know👇

10/25/2022

It’s about darn time!

'Secret shoppers' found that 80% of agent calls with clients were inaccurate or insufficient

10/22/2022

Stop by and see me tomorrow morning at Liberty Park for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. I’ll be at the Aetna Medicare tent with some delicious snacks for your morning walk! 💜💜

06/30/2022

As individuals age, activities that were once considered routine can present a risk to their safety. This and beyond, we must educate our older loved ones about some common threats they could face and ways to mitigate them.
To learn more, check out the attached article.

As individuals age, activities that were once considered routine can present a risk to their safety. This and beyond, we must educate...

06/11/2022

Don't forget to register for the next Healthy at Home webinar scheduled for Friday, June 24th, 2022 at 12:00 pm MST.

This months topic will be on Total Brain Health: 9 steps to
sharper thinking and vital living.

View the full line up and RSVP Here:

Cynthia Green, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, leading expert and author in the field of cognitive health. Dr. Green is the CEO of TBH Brands, the parent company of Total Brain Health, a leading provider of training, products and services to improve memory and brain fitness.  A member of the Depa...

06/09/2022

One of the best ways to find a "new normal" post COVID-19 is to get moving. Regular physical activity reduces the risk of diseases, strengthens bones and muscles and improves cognitive and mental health.
Read more about how Tivity Health and Aetna are striving to make every day "Senior Health & Fitness Day".

Despite the challenges the pandemic presents, older adults can establish routines that allow them to stay active and practice good health every day.

06/01/2022

Please make time to reflect on your mental well-being. Let this Mental Health Awareness Month remind us to check in on ourselves and others that may need our kindness and support. If you're enrolled on a Aetna Medicare Advantage plan, there are many resources available to support you on your journey. Please reach out to me or a loved one if you're feeling alone or just need someone to talk to.

After more than two years since the onset of COVID-19, Americans continue to feel the adverse mental health effects of the pandemic and other related stressors to a heightened degree. We’re facing a mental health crisis that has universal impact, ev..

05/04/2022

Boost your health and your confidence.
Walking can help lift your spirits, prevent weight gain and help you live a healthier, longer life!
Check out this one-week plan to shake up your walking routine.

This simple 7-day walking challenge will boost your health — and your confidence — and help you shake up your walking routine.

05/03/2022

I'm a little late posting this but I didn't want to miss the opportunity to recognize that April is "National Minority Health Month".
Thirty days is not enough time to focus on health equity. Neither is two years—the amount of time it took the pandemic, racial inequality, and their intersection to disproportionately shorten the lifespans of Black and Hispanic people, daily and across the long term.

Aetna and CVS Health are making an impact through data, focus, funding, and partnership, as illustrated by the health plan's Medicare Multicultural Initiative.

You can read more by clicking on the image below:

My colleagues Dr. Alena Baquet-Simpson and Dr. Jamie Sharp joined HealthLeaders' Lori Beerman for National Minority Health Month last month to discuss how CVS Health and Aetna, a CVS Health Company, are improving health equity among Black and Hispanic members.

04/26/2022

Join us for the next "Healthy at Home" webcast, featuring- Curtis Adams. This presentation will focus on "Strength & relief exercises for knees, back & hips". When: Friday, May 20th at 12:00 PM MDT.

In his presentation, Curtis will demonstrate strengthening exercises specifically targeting the knees, hips, and back, as well as supporting muscle groups. It will also include targeted stretches to alleviate pain in the knees, hips, and back.

Brought to you by Aetna Medicare, at no cost to you. All you need is a computer or a tablet to attend.

Sign up now to reserve your spot for this webinar and/or view and RSVP for any of our future "Healthy at Home" webinars.

Click Here: https://healthyathome.aetnamedicare.com

04/26/2022

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of telehealth and the shift towards aging-in-place and community-based care. By breaking down the barriers to traditional health care, we can ensure our older adults receive the care they need, when and where they need it. You can read the article for DailyCaring.com on the topic here: https://lnkd.in/ePzSRSKX

Medicare Advantage plans support aging in place with preventive programs and home-based care that minimize hospitalization and promote better health at home

04/13/2022

Balance is essential for moving with ease and feeling confident on your feet, during workouts as well as everyday activities. That’s why everyone—no matter your fitness level—can benefit from exercises designed to build or maintain stability.

Balance is essential for moving with ease and feeling confident on your feet, during workouts as well as everyday activities. That’s why everyone—no matter y...