Has anyone here switched from original medicare to a medicare advantage plan? I’m curious if it’s really worth it.

𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? There are now voice-activated health apps that help track your steps, remind you to hydrate, and even guide you through breathing exercises, no typing needed! 👵🏼👴🏼 Whether you're tech-savvy or just getting started, smart tools can help you age better and feel more supported at home. 🔍 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:💬 If you could design the perfect health app for aging well, what would it do? → Would it remind you to take your meds, call your grandkids, or stretch every morning? Let’s dream up the ultimate wellness tech together! Your ideas could help inspire new ways to age well with ease. 🌟 #TechTipTuesday #AgeWellNetwork #SeniorTech #DigitalWellness #InnovateToAgeWell

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬! 🌿 Let’s take a moment today to check in with our bodies. Whether you’ve been sitting a lot or just waking up, this simple stretch can help ease joint stiffness. 👉 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 & 𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬: - Sit tall in your chair - Roll your shoulders gently backward 5x, then forward 5x - Slowly tilt your head side to side, holding each side for 10 seconds 🧠 This helps with posture, circulation, and easing tension.💬 Have a favorite quick stretch or self-care ritual? Share it below! Let’s inspire each other to stay active and well 💚

📅 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 A major healthcare policy update is making headlines this week: the proposed Medicare Modernization Plan is gaining traction in Congress. While it promises to streamline services and expand access to wellness benefits, it also includes potential cuts to Medicaid and some prescription drug subsidies that many seniors rely on. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬. 💡 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐬: ✔️ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬: - Expansion of preventive care coverage (annual wellness visits, nutrition counseling) - Potential new access to fitness programs and telehealth for rural seniors ⚠️ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬: - Increased out-of-pocket costs for some medications - Fewer support services for low-income seniors if Medicaid cuts are approved 🧠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤-𝐈𝐧: 💬 What would YOU like to see improved in Medicare or wellness coverage? 💬 Have you noticed changes in what your plan covers, or what it doesn’t anymore? 💬 Would free or reduced-cost gym memberships, food programs, or mental health services help you stay healthier? Let’s use our voices and this space to talk about what really matters. Your experience could help someone else advocate for their health, too. 💚

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞? Download or screenshot the bingo card below and join us for this week’s Wellness Bingo Challenge! ✅ 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Complete any 5 squares in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) Then comment “𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐎!” and tell us what you completed! 🌿 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐚𝐬: ✔ Walking 5,000 steps ✔ Drinking 8 glasses of water ✔ Stretching for 10 minutes ✔ Calling a friend ✔ Sharing a post here! 📅 We'll celebrate our Wellness Bingo Stars Next Wednesday. Let’s get healthy—together 💚 #WellnessWednesday #AgeWellChallenge #HealthyHabitsBingo