Good morning all. As you may know AltaGolden has an adult day program called the Memory Center. We are starting a new program of sponsorships for those who are unable to afford the cost. Would you like to donate money to assist those who are unable to afford the Menory Center? Do you have a friend or loved one who could use this help?
Please let us know if you can assist. Currently two of our Memory Center clients can only afford to come to the program once or twice a month and even tho we discount their fees it's not enough for them to afford the attendance they desire. Your sponsorship would be greatly valued. Your donation can be anonymous or, with the family's permission, we will give you a bio sheet. Please call if you can help. 858-779-9254
Thank you for considering!
Take care and have great day.
Laura Barish
www.altagolden.com
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Medicare Enrollment
Good morning everyone. If you have visited our website you will know that we have a Medicare enrollment seminar coming up this Saturday, October 11. Why is this an important seminar to attend? Why should you be concerned about Medicare enrollment?
October 1 of this year was the start of the Medicare enrollment period. Every year there are changes in insurance options and Medicare is no exception. I have spoken with several older adults about the seminar and I'm seeing a distressing trend of people saying, "This is too confusing for me. I'm just going to stay with what I've got because I don't understand the options."
I certainly understand the confusion as Medicare and our country's insurance system in general can make one's head spin. It is important, however, that you look at your insurance plan and ensure that you have the type of coverage that will allow you access to the doctors and healthcare systems that best meet your needs.
For example, HMOs are a great way to make sure that all of your needs are met under the umbrella of a single carrier without having to worry about managing reporting and payments with both Medicare and a supplemental. HMOs have their limitations however. Mobile doctors have become much more prevalent – at least here in San Diego – and I have several clients taking a vantage of this great system. If you are an older adult who finds it difficult to get to the doctor because of a lack of transportation or you are disabled, you probably want to consider Medicare with a supplemental that will cover the cost of mobile doctors. If you are fully mobile and in a healthcare system that you love, an HMO may be a great fit for you.
Are there doctors or specialists you want access to that are not in your HMO? If so, an HMO may not be a good option. There is a lot to consider in making your selection.
Medicare part D is also another potential minefield. Each carrier has its own formulary of what is covered under the low cost option and what is not. Medications that are not covered can get quite pricey. Whenever I am helping a client look at their Medicare part D options I take a list of their medications and check the formularies of the various Medicare part D plans to see who is going to provide the best coverage for the current list of meds.
I asked Rhonda Norton to come talk with us because I know Rhonda to be a wonderful advocate for older adults and their insurance needs. At this seminar she will discuss Medicare and the options (both HMONG and supplemental) available as well as how to determine what is best for you. There will be no sales at this seminar as we really want our community to have the opportunity to learn more about Medicare without worrying about a "sales job".
Seating is limited to 30 attendees so please call us to reserve your spot. Refreshments will be served and you'll have plenty of time to ask questions and socialize with your neighbors.
If you are not able to attend but would like to speak with Rhonda, just give us a call and we'll put you in touch with her. 858-779-9254
Take care and have a wonderful rest of the week.
Laura Barish
www.altagolden.com
October 1 of this year was the start of the Medicare enrollment period. Every year there are changes in insurance options and Medicare is no exception. I have spoken with several older adults about the seminar and I'm seeing a distressing trend of people saying, "This is too confusing for me. I'm just going to stay with what I've got because I don't understand the options."
I certainly understand the confusion as Medicare and our country's insurance system in general can make one's head spin. It is important, however, that you look at your insurance plan and ensure that you have the type of coverage that will allow you access to the doctors and healthcare systems that best meet your needs.
For example, HMOs are a great way to make sure that all of your needs are met under the umbrella of a single carrier without having to worry about managing reporting and payments with both Medicare and a supplemental. HMOs have their limitations however. Mobile doctors have become much more prevalent – at least here in San Diego – and I have several clients taking a vantage of this great system. If you are an older adult who finds it difficult to get to the doctor because of a lack of transportation or you are disabled, you probably want to consider Medicare with a supplemental that will cover the cost of mobile doctors. If you are fully mobile and in a healthcare system that you love, an HMO may be a great fit for you.
Are there doctors or specialists you want access to that are not in your HMO? If so, an HMO may not be a good option. There is a lot to consider in making your selection.
Medicare part D is also another potential minefield. Each carrier has its own formulary of what is covered under the low cost option and what is not. Medications that are not covered can get quite pricey. Whenever I am helping a client look at their Medicare part D options I take a list of their medications and check the formularies of the various Medicare part D plans to see who is going to provide the best coverage for the current list of meds.
I asked Rhonda Norton to come talk with us because I know Rhonda to be a wonderful advocate for older adults and their insurance needs. At this seminar she will discuss Medicare and the options (both HMONG and supplemental) available as well as how to determine what is best for you. There will be no sales at this seminar as we really want our community to have the opportunity to learn more about Medicare without worrying about a "sales job".
Seating is limited to 30 attendees so please call us to reserve your spot. Refreshments will be served and you'll have plenty of time to ask questions and socialize with your neighbors.
If you are not able to attend but would like to speak with Rhonda, just give us a call and we'll put you in touch with her. 858-779-9254
Take care and have a wonderful rest of the week.
Laura Barish
www.altagolden.com
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Exciting New Alzheimer's Research
Greetings all. Today I received a link for an article in Neuroscience News discussing potential reversal of Alzheimer's Disease through a combination of diet, brain stimulation, exercise, optimization of sleep, specific pharmaceuticals and vitamins, and multiple additional steps that affect brain chemistry.
The positive results of this study are not surprising to me as similar results have been experienced by Dr. Terry Wahls in her quest to cure Multiple Sclerosis, a condition she reversed in herself. The article accessible through the following link is worth the read.
http://neurosciencenews.com/alzheimers-memory-loss-reversal-1377/
Have a wonderful and healing day!
Best always!
Laura Barish
Visit us online at www.altagolden.com or call me and AltaGolden's wonderful management staff at 858-779-9254.
The positive results of this study are not surprising to me as similar results have been experienced by Dr. Terry Wahls in her quest to cure Multiple Sclerosis, a condition she reversed in herself. The article accessible through the following link is worth the read.
http://neurosciencenews.com/alzheimers-memory-loss-reversal-1377/
Have a wonderful and healing day!
Best always!
Laura Barish
Visit us online at www.altagolden.com or call me and AltaGolden's wonderful management staff at 858-779-9254.
A little 55+ humor for the day...
Good morning all. We got an email from one of our caregivers and this one actually made me laugh out loud. Enjoy!
SENIORS TEXTING CODE
ATD: At The Doctor's
BFF: Best Friend Fell
BTW: Bring The Wheelchair
BYOT: Bring Your Own Teeth
FWIW: Forgot Where I Was
GGPBL: Gotta Go Pacemaker Battery Low
GHA: Got Heartburn Again
IMHO: Is My Hearing-Aid On
LMDO: Laughing My Dentures Out
OMMR: On My Massage Recliner
OMSG: Oh My! Sorry, Gas
ROFLACGU: Rolling On Floor Laughing And Can't Get Up
TTYL: Talk To You Louder
I hope I haven't offended anyone's sensibilities. Aging isn't for the feint of heart!
Have a wonderful day!
Do you need just a little (or a lot) of help? Give AltaGolden a call. We customize all of our support plans to the individual needs of each client. Call us to chat at 858-779-9254 or visit us online at www.altagolden.com.
Be well and have a joyous and blessed day.
Laura Barish
SENIORS TEXTING CODE
ATD: At The Doctor's
BFF: Best Friend Fell
BTW: Bring The Wheelchair
BYOT: Bring Your Own Teeth
FWIW: Forgot Where I Was
GGPBL: Gotta Go Pacemaker Battery Low
GHA: Got Heartburn Again
IMHO: Is My Hearing-Aid On
LMDO: Laughing My Dentures Out
OMMR: On My Massage Recliner
OMSG: Oh My! Sorry, Gas
ROFLACGU: Rolling On Floor Laughing And Can't Get Up
TTYL: Talk To You Louder
I hope I haven't offended anyone's sensibilities. Aging isn't for the feint of heart!
Have a wonderful day!
Do you need just a little (or a lot) of help? Give AltaGolden a call. We customize all of our support plans to the individual needs of each client. Call us to chat at 858-779-9254 or visit us online at www.altagolden.com.
Be well and have a joyous and blessed day.
Laura Barish
Friday, September 19, 2014
AltaGolden is starting a new SEMINAR SERIES!
AltaGolden is launching a new seminar series with topics designed to help our senior population. The first in this series is about Medicare enrollment. It's always a confusing issue so we've asked Rhonda Norton to come and help us. I asked Rhonda because, every time I go to her with a question I come away feeling like I have just been given a great education without a sales job.
I hope you will join us for this great event.
I hope you will join us for this great event.
Medicare
Enrollment Demystified!
When: October
11th from 10:30am to 12pm
Where: AltaGolden
Memory Center at 16885 West Bernardo Drive, Suite 212 (in the Parkwest Court
Building)
Join us for
refreshments and listen to Rhonda Norton of Hughes Norton Insurance Services,Inc talk about Medicare enrollment and your various options. There will be plenty of time for questions
and answers.
If
you are unable to attend this seminar but would like to make an appointment to
speak with Rhonda please give us a call.
This is an
informational presentation only! There will be no signup for
Medicare plans at this presentation.
Thanks for visiting. Don't hesitate to give us a call if you would like more information about AltaGolden services or you would like to schedule a visit to the Memory Center Adult Day Program.
Take care and have a wonderful weekend!
Blessings, Laura Barish
It's Just a Week Away!!! Senior Health and Resource Fair
AltaGolden Senior Health and Resource Fair
When: September 27th from 10am to 3pm
Where: AltaGolden Memory Center at 16885 West Bernardo Drive, Suite 212 (in the Parkwest Court Building)
Join us for refreshments and to speak with support vendors and hear presentations. Each visitor will be given a raffle ticket to win prizes! You may also buy additional tickets.
The following vendors will be here to meet with you…
• AltaGolden In-Home Services and Adult Day Program
• Dental Hygiene In-Home (Mobile Dental Hygienist) – Nicole Wendell
• Holistic Wellness (Vendor is TBD)
• Hypnotherapy – Dr. Nikki Goldman
• Living Design Interiors (Aging in Place) – Beppie Mostert
• Shaklee Vitamins and Skin Care – Nutritionist Renee Van Heel
• Bio-Cranial Therapy – Dr. Rudy Reyes
• Accucare Medical Supplies – Paul Bernou
• Home Physicians Medical Group (Mobile Doctor) - Michael Podd
• Golden Equity Mortgage (Reverse Mortgage) – Michele Kole
• Veterans Advocacy Associates (Vet Benefits) - Carlotta O'Hara & Peter Willis
• Eternal Hills Memorial Park (Pre-need planning) - Onyx Llauger
• Oakmont Senior Living (Independent, Assisted Living, Memory Care)
• Avalon Hospice – Kathy Cook
• Home Downsizing Professionals – Jane Hautman
• Palomar Pharmacy (Mobile Pharmacy)
• Fond Reflections Video (Remembrance Videos) - Fred Farmer
For additional information please visit us online at www.altagolden.com or call us at 858-779-9254.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
SENIOR HEALTH AND RESOURCE FAIR
Join us at the Memory Center on September 27th from 10am to 3pm for a Senior Health and Resource Fair. We will have vendors from a variety of wonderful companies that will be giving talks and demonstrations throughout the day. This will be a fun event and a great way to spend your Saturday.
Visit our Events page at www.altagolden.com for more information about the event and a list of vendors.
Feel free to call us at any time with your questions and requests. Be well and have a blessed day!
Laura Barish
858-779-925
Visit our Events page at www.altagolden.com for more information about the event and a list of vendors.
Feel free to call us at any time with your questions and requests. Be well and have a blessed day!
Laura Barish
858-779-925
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