For seniors and others living on fixed incomes, keeping up with the rising costs of health care and prescription drugs is difficult enough. Surprise billing—which happens when patients, often unknowingly, receive out-of-network medical care and are later hit with astronomically high bills for the cost of care not covered by insurance—only makes the situation that much worse.

Whether it is out of financial necessity or simply to keep the mind occupied and sharp, senior citizens are choosing to work now more than ever.

We all remember the tragedy of September 11, 2001.  No matter our age, we remember where we were and what we were doing on that historical day

A recent survey posted in the New York Post showed over 225,000 UK senior citizens sometimes go for a week without talking to anyone.  These numbers from the UK study compelled us to revisit the gut wrenching subject of loneliness once again. 

We wrote a blog on February 7^th about our concerns of the alarming tactics that so-called competitive electricity suppliers are using to target the elderly in Illinois, Massachusetts, and New York.

There is no secret formula to beat the aging process, but we found a beautiful lady who has come very close to finding it.  In 2019, most people are looking for an easy way to slow down father time.  It may be by discovering the latest diet, supplement or surgery, but 82 year old Sharon Roggenbuck believes in taking care of herself the old fashion way.  Daily workouts, eating healthy, and getting plenty of rest when she needs to. 

It seems like everyday we hear someone promoting their latest “get rich” scheme. We all know it is difficult to get rich quick.  Getting anything worthwhile takes time, effort and discipline.  Developing a healthy body and mind is similar, although you may be able to see progress a little quicker.

It is that time of year when we all can celebrate something that we can enjoy.  At a time when politics seems to becoming a contact sport and tempers and temperature's are escalating to record heights, National Ice Cream Day could not come at a better time.  No matter your age or political party, ice cream can bring out the best in everyone. Just curious, when was the last time ice cream did not make you smile?

In our fast paced world we are in a hurry all the time.  Whether it is making a doctor's appointment, meeting a friend for lunch or attending a grandchild's play, there never seems to be enough time to get where we need to be. 

There is nothing more fun than joining in the July 4^th celebration and enjoying the thrill of fireworks with friends.  However, take extra precaution to ensure that the exciting times don't turn tragic.