The Good Years October 2026 is about taking care of important healthcare decisions before the final months of the year become even busier.
This issue includes timely information about Medicare Open Enrollment, preventive care after 65, Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, medication lists, dental care, primary care, stress, and a practical October health reset. Start with the subjects that matter most to you, then use the information to prepare questions or take the next step in your care.
Inside The Good Years October 2026
Medicare Open Enrollment Preparation: Start With What You Need
Tom and Joan explain why preparing for Medicare Open Enrollment should begin with your medications, providers, pharmacies, healthcare needs, and priorities—not with a stack of plan advertisements.
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Preventive Care After 65: What Should Be on Your List?
Preventive care after 65 may include wellness visits, screenings, medication reviews, vaccinations, and conversations about balance, memory, mood, and other health changes.
Medicare Annual Wellness Visit: What Arkansas Patients Should Know
A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is designed to help you and your healthcare team create or update a personalized prevention plan. Learn what the visit includes, how it differs from a physical, and how to prepare.
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Medication List: A Simple Way to Stay Ready for Your Next Health Question
An accurate medication list can help during healthcare appointments, pharmacy visits, emergencies, and conversations with caregivers. Learn what information to include and why vitamins, supplements, and over-the-counter products also matter.
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Meet our new dentist Dr. David Brewer DDS
Meet Dr. David Brewer and hear about his approach to dental care, what patients can expect, and why taking care of your oral health matters at every age.
Your October Health Reset Before November Gets Busy
October is a good time to identify what remains unfinished before holiday schedules begin filling up. This practical reset can help you prioritize appointments, refills, follow-up care, and questions that should not wait.
Primary Care in Arkansas: When to See a Provider This Fall
Routine visits help you manage ongoing conditions, review medications, discuss new concerns, and plan the care you may need through the rest of the year.
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3 Ways to Reduce Stress Before It Starts Running Your Day
Small, realistic changes can help you recognize stress earlier and respond before it begins affecting your health, sleep, relationships, and daily routine.
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Healthy Connections Is Ready When You Are
Reading reliable health information is a good beginning, but the most useful next step may be scheduling the appointment you have been postponing. Healthy Connections can help with primary care, Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, preventive services, medication management, dental care, behavioral health, pharmacy services, and other healthcare needs. Services vary by location.
Healthy Connections accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans. A sliding-fee scale is available to qualifying patients, and certified assisters can provide free help with insurance questions and Medicare Savings Program information.
Do not wait for a small concern to become a larger one. Call 888-710-8220 to find a nearby Healthy Connections clinic, confirm available services, or schedule an appointment. For behavioral health services through Evolve Behavioral Health, call 800-409-6250.
Learn more, explore our locations, or request an appointment at www.healthy-connections.org.
