Posted on June 8, 2023
We partner with local experts from Baystate Health to inform you and help keep you healthy. To learn more and to register for these FREE Health & Wellness virtual events, visit BaystateHealth.org/SeniorClass and scroll to the SENIOR CLASS EVENTS section. Drinking Through the Ages: The Effects of Alcohol as We Age | Thursday, July 13, […]
Posted on May 30, 2023
Diabetes occurs when the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that aids in the transport and use of carbohydrates, like simple sugar and starch, to generate energy, which is needed for daily life. Pre-diabetes is when your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough […]
Posted on May 30, 2023
We partner with local experts from Baystate Health to inform you and help keep you healthy. To register for any FREE Health & Wellness virtual event, visit BaystateHealth.org/SeniorClass and scroll to the SENIOR CLASS EVENTS section. Previously recorded health webinars are also available. What to Know about Parkinson’s Disease | Thursday, June 8, 6:00—7:00 p.m. […]
Posted on May 30, 2023
Your hearing is critical to your overall physical, emotional, and social well-being. For example, hearing loss has been associated with a wide variety of mental and physical health conditions such as diabetes, anxiety, and depression.* Treating hearing loss is a very personalized experience and varies person to person and ear to ear. Getting a hearing […]
Posted on October 27, 2022
By Sarah Fernandes, Medicare Sales Manager, Health New England The open enrollment period for Medicare coverage, October 15 to December 7, is ripe for scammers trying to get your personal information, which they then use to file fraudulent claims or steal identities. Scams come in all forms – phone calls, emails, flyers, and knocks on […]
Posted on August 4, 2021
Each year, your Health New England Medicare Advantage plan covers both an annual physical and wellcare visit. It’s not too late to schedule yours with your primary care provider (PCP). When you call to schedule your annual well-care visit, ask if your PCP can do it as a telehealth visit over the telephone or video, if you aren’t […]
Posted on August 4, 2021
Join us for the following virtual Health & Wellness events. We partner with local experts to inform you and help keep you healthy. To register for these FREE virtual events, visit BaystateHealth.org/SeniorClass and scroll to the bottom of the page. When Laughing is No Longer Funny: Incontinence Situations Thursday, September 2, 6:00—7:00 p.m. Join Dr. Katelyn Kopcsay, […]
Posted on March 26, 2018
Preventive care and annual physical exams are key to staying healthy. That’s why, as a Medicare beneficiary, you are entitled to an annual well-care visit with your primary care provider (PCP) once every 12 months. As a member of Health New England Medicare Advantage, your preventive care benefits over both your annual well-care visit and your annual physical exam at a […]
Posted on March 26, 2018
Did you know that one in three adults over age 65 experiences a fall each year? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five of those falls results in a serious injury, such as a broken bone or head injury and may require hospitalization. As we get older, many factors can increase our […]
Posted on December 1, 2017
You’ve done your research. You’ve talked with your friends. But you still don’t know what Medicare plan to choose. If you are having trouble making a decision, these five simple steps may help: Step 1 – Look at your lifestyle and what type of coverage fits what you need. Step 2 – Affordability: cost of […]