Over the past half-century, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has emerged as the most widely used approach to psychotherapy. There are a few variations of it – with each tracing its lineage to a practitioner who was likely influenced by Albert Ellis or Aaron Beck – or both. The big reasons for its popularity include the […]
It is that time of year again! Medicare Annual Enrollment is from October 15 through December 7 of each year. During this time, for those already enrolled in Medicare, it is your time to review your plan and make changes if desired. When I first started my career in the Medicare world, I realized there […]
This is the hottest summer ever, news reports tell us. We stay inside, we use air conditioning, we hydrate well. But some aging parents who live alone or with only part time help at home are at particular risk. It’s not just that older people can’t regulate their body temperature as well as younger people. […]
Pretend Happiness Quotes: The Truth About Their Impact on Mental Health If you’re feeling down or going through a tough time, it’s not uncommon to put on a happy face and pretend everything is okay. Sometimes, pretending to be happy can be a coping mechanism to deal with difficult situations. Many people have shared their […]
Retirees may face an increase in Medicare Part B premiums in 2024, a consequence of a new Alzheimer’s drug entering the market. In March, the Medicare trustees forecasted a potential rise in the standard monthly Part B premium to $174.80 in 2024, a nearly $10 monthly increase from the current $164.90 standard monthly premium. Since […]
In a world filled with constant noise, the importance of silence often gets overlooked. From the bustling streets to the endless barrage of notifications on our smartphones, we rarely take a moment to appreciate the tranquility of silence. However, silence is far from being an absence of sound; it holds immense power and potential for […]
Self-Love Questions to ask for your life’s journey. If you’re looking to improve your relationship with yourself, self-love questions can be a powerful tool. By asking yourself the right questions, you can gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and begin to cultivate a more positive self-image. Self-love questions can take many forms, from […]
Fear of being forgotten: Understanding and overcoming the anxiety of being erased from memory. We all have things we’re afraid of. Some people are afraid of heights; some of us are afraid of snakes. But some of us are afraid of something more insidious. Fear of being forgotten is one of the most common phobias, […]
According to the Federal Trade Commission, Medicare fraud costs taxpayers $60 billion a year. Fraudsters get away with it because most of the time, no one is stopping them. Here’s a real case, in which I personally spotted the suspicious billing that immediately looked to me like fraud. A family member we’ll call Tony had […]
How often do you take yourself out? I don’t mean on a date or out to eat. I mean outside. Taking yourself outside is a key part of promoting balance and harmony in the body and mind. It also moves you in the direction of sattva and strengthens prana, or life force. Prana is […]
