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Mary RockwellLong Term Care Specialist Licensed in AK, AZ, CA #0135724, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MI, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WY
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“Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.” ~Aristotle Dear Mary, Greetings! As January draws to a close, it’s estimated that more than 80% of all New Year’s resolutions will go by the wayside within the next couple of weeks. Did you make any resolutions for 2016? If you did, were they health-related? Maintaining good physical and mental health is the key to living well now and in the future. I’ve included a couple of articles which I hope are of interest to you. One is on a small study about how taking college courses can ward off dementia in older folks. Check it out if you have a minute. I know that you’re busy and I want to thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter. I’m always available for you – take a moment to let me know how you’re doing when you get a chance. In the meantime, let’s make 2016 the best year yet! Warmest regards, Mary Rockwell The highest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my service to your friends and associates ♦♦♦ Going Back to School Could Boost Cognitive Capacity Older adults who take college courses may increase their cognitive capacity and possibly reduce the risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. An Australian study recruited participants between the ages of 50 – 79 who took a series of cognitive tests before completing at least a year of full-time or part-time study at the University. More than 90 percent of the participants displayed … Click here to continue reading. New Dietary Guidelines to Encourage Healthy Eating Secretary of Health and Human Services, Sylvia Burwell, and Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, released updated nutritional guidelines that encourage Americans to adopt a series of science-based recommendations to improve how they eat to reduce obesity and prevent chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Click here to read more about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the nation’s trusted resource for evidence-based nutrition recommendations. The end of January signals that tax season is just around the corner. So, as you start gathering the information you need to file your taxes, it’s important to remember that along with mortgage interest, retirement contributions, and long-term care insurance premiums; health insurance coverage is now part of the tax filing process. If you have questions it’s a good idea to talk to your tax preparer and your favorite insurance specialist. Did you know… January 1 – February 14 of each year is the Medicare Disenrollment Period where you can disenroll from your Medicare Advantage Plan and enroll in Original Medicare. Questions? Your insurance specialist knows how to find the answers and can help you understand how changes can affect you. ♥♥♥ According to U.S. News, Valentine’s Day retail spending in 2015 was nearly $19 billion. And according to the National Retail Federation, of that nearly $19 billion, Americans spent $700 million on gifts for their pets which is roughly twice as much as they spent on Halloween costumes for their pets. I’d love to hear from you if you’re buying your pet a gift for Valentine’s Day – in fact, why don’t you send me a picture of them with their gift?
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