Abundant Aging

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• The mission of the Ruth Frost Parker Center (0:38)
• What to look forward to in aging (3:19)
• How words can change someone’s perspective on aging (4:47)
• Ideas and topics that we will explore in Art of Aging (8:01)
• Addressing agism at any age (9:50)
• What Beth has enjoyed in her own aging journey (11:41)
• Surprises along the aging journey (16:27)
• A look at some examples of those who have aged abundantly (17:46)
• Final thoughts and conclusion (22:21)

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Robin’s background in the healthcare industry (0:46)
• What information do I need as part of the intake process for a hospital stay (2:24)
• What do you pay for and what does insurance pay for? (5:10)
• Questions healthcare providers will ask about your insurance (6:53)
• What is an advanced directive? (9:35)
• Steps to take in checking into a skilled nursing facility (12:43)
• Understand deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums (15:38)

The Abundant Aging Podcast series is presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 

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Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Robin’s background in healthcare (0:26)
• Common costs that payers incur in Medicare plans (1:01)
• Medicare co-pays and supplements (3:45)
• In network vs. out of network, HMO and PPO (4:21) 
• Contacting your health plan with unexpected charges (6:35) 

The Abundant Aging Podcast is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• What is a Medicare advantage broker? (0:56)
• The differences between Medicare Advantage plans (2:25)
• How to find a Medicare Advantage broker (shiphelp.org)? (4:15)
• What should you be looking for in a broker? (7:52)
• Good questions to ask your broker (10:56)

The Abundant Aging Podcast is a series by United Church Homes. The show offers ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• What’s the difference between Medicare and Medicare Advantage? (1:04)
• What plans are actually going to cost for the payer? (3:15)
• The Medicare Advantage plan and what’s covered (5:12)
• What should people look for in choosing a plan? (11:08)
• Supplemental Benefits (13:43)

The Abundant Aging Podcast is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. 

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.