From the Hive: Medicare Decoded

At Hively, we're always on the hunt for culture and tips to enrich this next life chapter. This week, we dig into navigating Medicare costs, explore how winter affects chronic health conditions, and share strategies for recognizing UTIs.

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This Week’s Suggested Reading 📚

• Bridging the Medicare Cost Gap: Know Your Options
  From traditional Medicare to Medicare Advantage plans, learn the key differences and how to protect against high out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. This article from the New York Times explores essential factors beyond just price tags - like coverage limits and provider access - to help you make an informed choice about your healthcare coverage. Click to read at nytimes.com.

The Latest in Healthy Aging 🦴

• Winter's Impact on Chronic Conditions
  Cold weather can affect existing health conditions in unexpected ways, from psoriasis flare-ups to increased joint pain. Harvard Health explores how winter impacts common chronic conditions and offers practical strategies for managing symptoms during the colder months. Click to read at health.harvard.edu.
  

• How to Identify and Avoid UTIs
  UTIs present differently as we age - while younger adults typically experience burning sensations, older adults might show unexpected symptoms like confusion or falls. A guide from Next Avenue explores why UTIs become more common with age and shares essential prevention strategies, from staying hydrated to maintaining pelvic floor health. Click to read at nextavenue.org.
  

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• App: Train Your Brain with Elevate

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