Leah Kari Are you turning 65, employed, and covered by your employer’s health plan? You’ll need to know how Medicare will work with your health plan. If you aren’t claiming your Social Security benefit, you’ll need to apply for either part A, or both part A and B. It’s never too early to investigate what…
Tag: Health
Generals, July 2020
Ranch Red Cross Blood Drive Results
Linda Shannon-Hills The pandemic continued to create concern about allowing the Red Cross Blood Drive at SaddleBrooke Ranch. To help the Red Cross out, the SaddleBrooke Ranch volunteers went to Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley to hold our July 11 Blood Drive. This was the highest registration for a Ranch Blood Drive—81 donors registered. We…
Features, July 2020
2 Your Health: Massage Therapy During a COVID Pandemic: Is it Safe?
Heidi Overman, LMT There is a lot happening right now. We need to wear masks, we need to social distance, and we need to stay at home to stay safe. Anxiety is at a maximum and discerning what you should or should not do is exceedingly difficult. You need a massage; you want a massage;…
Generals, July 2020
2020 Health Fair Canceled
Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator The SaddleBrooke Health Fair Planning Committee has regretfully decided to cancel this year’s Health Fair scheduled for Oct. 24. This is the first time that the fair has been canceled in nearly 23 years. After a detailed discussion on masks, social distancing, limited exhibits, and restricted attendance, it was decided that there…
Features, July 2020
Socially Acceptable Weight Gain
Becky Kueker, SaddleBrooke resident, National Speaker and Author I stepped off the bathroom scale, looked in the mirror and thought, “Really!” That scale has been totally off the last two months so I knew it was definitely time for me to kick it to the corner and social distance. Or maybe I should move it…
Features, July 2020
Spotlight On Advertiser: Medicare and Me: Don’t Delay, Call Now!
Leah Kari, Certified Medical Representative Home delivered meals! Rides to doctor’s appointments! Hearing aids for a zero-dollar copay, and dental care too! These ads flood the airwaves. We dial into a large call center staffed by licensed insurance agents who’ll discuss Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plan benefits. Benefits have restrictions, and you’ll need the…
Front Page, June 2020
Rising to the Challenge: Residents Donate 63 Units of Blood
Linda Shannon-Hills Donating blood makes a big difference in the lives of others. SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents have always stepped up to the challenge during our regular blood drives, but our May blood drive was challenged when the HOA had closed the facilities back in March. The question became, what can we do to hold a…
Features, May 2020
2 Your Health: Therapeutic Massage, Stay at Home Mandate, Your Body and Mind Will Need Help!
Heidi Overman, LMT We’re all in the same boat. We can’t come and go as we please, and we are worried about our health. We are stressed because of the unknown of what will happen with our finances, our families, and our own well-being. Our muscles, our nervous systems, and our whole bodies are on overdrive.…
Features, April 2020
2 Your Health: Deep Tissue MassageWhy Does Massage Hurt Sometimes? Communication is Key to a Successful Massage!
Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997 Deep tissue massage is often preferred when getting a massage. This type of massage can be very successful in breaking up adhesions, chronic muscular holding patterns, increasing range of motion, decreasing pain, and can break up stuck fascia. Deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem and can help you…
Features, March 2020
2 Your Health: Medicare and Me
Leah Kari, certified medical representative and licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare products You as a Medicare beneficiary regularly receive a thick, ominous appearing envelope mailed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. It’s your Medicare “explanation of benefits” or EOB. If you are on original Medicare, it’s called a Medicare Summary Notice. Your Medicare…