The Good Years

A new Medicare program that began July 1, 2026, may make certain GLP-1 weight-management medications available to eligible people with Medicare prescription drug coverage for a $50 monthly copay. The temporary program is called the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge. It is available nationwide and is scheduled to continue through December 31, 2027. Healthy Connections is sharing […]

Medication Safety for older adults is important. When was the last time you made a complete list of everything you take? That means more than prescription bottles. It also includes over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, supplements, herbal products, creams, eye drops, inhalers, injections, patches, and medicines used only when needed. For many older adults, that list grows

Everyone forgets things sometimes. You may walk into a room and forget why you went there. A familiar name may take longer to come to mind. You may misplace your keys but find them later by retracing your steps. Some changes in memory and thinking can happen with age. However, memory loss that disrupts daily

June is a good time to pause and ask an important question: Am I staying ahead of my health, or am I waiting until something becomes a problem? It may be time for your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit. For many older adults and Medicare patients, the first half of the year goes by quickly. Appointments

Healthy aging and independence is not just about adding years to your life. It is about protecting the life inside those years. For many older adults and Medicare patients, that means staying independent, moving safely, keeping up with daily routines, staying connected to people, and knowing when to ask for support. It means being able

Arkansas summers can be beautiful, but they can also be hard on your health. For older adults and Medicare patients, heat is more than uncomfortable. It can become dangerous quickly, especially when temperatures rise, humidity is high, or you are managing chronic health conditions. Heat Safety for Seniors is something to be concerned about. That