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Door prizes, raffles and much more!

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Social Security Numbers are being removed from Medicare cards in 2018 to prevent fraud.

Medicare must-knows Essential updated information

By Chelle Cordero Medicare is a United States government program to assist the elderly, disabled and those with specific medical conditions with medical insurance coverage. Original Medicare is a feefor-service health plan that has two parts: Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance). Signed into law in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, it was an attempt to cover health insurance for the elderly and disabled.

Any U.S. citizen (for at least five years) who earned a minimum of 40 points (quarters of qualifying work) is eligible for free Part A coverage upon reaching his or her 65th birthday.

Initial Medicare enrollment for seniors is within the three months before and after the month in which they turn 65. Everyone turning 65 should sign up for Medicare through Social Security — whether or not he or she is still working or covered by another insurance policy to avoid fees and penalties later on. Any person who has been receiving Social Security disability benefits qualifies for Medicare the 25th month of his or her disability. Patients diagnosed with end-stage renal disease or Lou Gehrig’s disease can sign up for Medicare coverage without waiting. But Original Medicare is not designed to cover all of a beneficiary’s medical costs.

Original Medicare consists of Part A and Part B; the patient pays a deductible and then Medicare pays the Medicare-approved amount. Medicare has been expanded to provide a much more comprehensive coverage of health care for the elderly and disabled. Elective add-ons include Part D for prescription coverage through private insurance companies. Part C is called Medicare Advantage and provided from private insurance companies who have contracted with Medicare; Medicare Advantage combines A and B, and Medicare Advantage Drug combines Parts A, B and D. Plans F and G are supplement insurance plans that cover Medicare Part B excess charges, the difference between what a provider charges and the amount Medicare will pay.

At this time, there are no major changes in

store for the 2018 Medicare program — with the exception of expected higher premiums.

For seniors who did not work at least 40-qualifying quarters in their career, Part A coverage can cost up to $422 per month in 2018. Part A hospital inpatient deductible and coinsurance can have upwards of a $1,340 deductible for each benefit period. The standard Part B 2018 premium is $134 per month with a $1,316 deductible for each benefit period. Part C and Part D premiums vary by plans. Seniors and disabled with limited finances may be eligible for assistance in paying for Part B and other supplemental policies through the state’s Medicare/Medicaid programs.

It certainly sounds confusing, but the decisions and possible repercussions are important.

While the federally run Medicare program operates similar to a single-payer health care system, it may only 80 percent of any given medical cost. The balance of the cost of service must be paid out of the consumer’s own pocket or covered by a supplemental insurance policy (with premiums paid by the consumer).

The Medicare open enrollment period for 2018 was Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, 2017; this annual period is allotted to allow Medicare beneficiaries the opportunity to shop around for plans that will help supplement their insurance coverage. Plan premiums can vary, as well as the services and networks covered. Consumers should look at their own health histories and lifestyles costs, such as travel and finances in order to make an educated decision for the coming year.

There is help in understanding the benefits and deficits of any given program and making an informed decision. The State Health Insurance Assistance Programs provide free, in depth, one-on-one insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, friends and caregivers. SHIPs operate in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and are grantfunded projects of the federal U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Administration for Community Living. n

Herald Community Newspapers hosts free Senior Health Expo presented by South Nassau Communities Hospital

Herald Community Newspapers is hosting a premier event this month to bring seniors everything they need to know about maintaining their health and financial fitness in the golden years.

The Senior Health Expo will be held on Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at O’Connell Gardens, at 2985 Kenneth Place in Oceanside.

This-fun filled day, complete with refreshments and snacks, is your one-day event to navigate the challenges of healthcare as we get older. We’ll have free medical screenings provided by South Nassau Communities Hospital, free flu shots (with IJ Morris Medicare card) provided by CVS Pharmacy, . .

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demonstrations, giveaways, raffles and more.

Get the facts on Medicare and supplemental insurance, elder law and how to protect yourself from identity theft. Talk to top physicians and health care professionals to get expert advice on a range of topics to keep you healthy — mind, body and soul.

To register, please call Amy Amato at (516) 569-4000 x224 or email aamato@ liherald.com. All who attend get a free goody bag!

Free parking is available; space is limited.

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Senior advocacy and security

Tips for assessing the health of the senior in your life and helping to keep his or her finances

By Doug Mayberry

Advocate Concerns Q: My 87-year-old mother is not in good physical condition, and occasionally she becomes confused and “loses it.” Her mind seems to be elsewhere for a few minutes, but she returns to her normal self soon. I have spoken to the doctor on several occasions, but he has dismissed the issue. I am not satisfied with his answers, and I want to make sure I have the best knowledge to help her.

What would you do?

A: You are her health advocate, so it is important to assume an active role in her care.

This will require some effort on your part.

Schedule a second opinion with another doctor, and get a more comprehensive view of her condition. Obviously, there are multiple reasons why your mother is experiencing difficulties, and you first need to determine what they are.

This could be happening for many reasons other than her age. It could even be caused by mixing medications. Because of her age, it may be necessary to actually count the number of pills remaining in the bottle.

If this happens regularly, she should get a complete checkup in order to track down the problem. For example, if you think she is having a stroke, the American Stroke Association recommends the following “FAST” diagnostic:

Roughly two-thirds of seniors have been targeted by scammers, according to researchers at the Cooperative Credit Union Association.

Face: Ask her to smile. Does one side of her face droop?

Arms: Ask her to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

Speech: Ask her to repeat a simple phrase. Is her speech slurred or strange?

Timing: If you observe any of these signs, call

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A: There are several common ways in which criminals may attempt to steal your identity. Keeping track of the following suggestions will cut down on your risk.

Shred any documents with your name and address. Pay special attention to financial statements or credit offers, as they contain extremely sensitive information.

When paying by debit card (especially if it doesn’t have a chip), cover the pin pad with one hand while typing in your PIN. Someone may have installed a camera to spy on customer transactions. Gas stations are especially vulnerable to outside manipulations, so go inside to pay.

Don’t write checks to small vendors. Pay in cash or money order, as these don’t list your bank information. The person you’re dealing with may be honest, but you don’t know how careful they are.

Never submit your Social Security number or bank account information to an unsolicited source or public network. This includes emails -- which may appear to be from your bank -- or online stores. If you’re suspicious, call or visit your bank and ask if it is attempting to contact you. n Good luck!

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Nursing and… Beyond the Bedside Senior Health Expo - Herald Community Newspapers —November 8, 2018

Sharon L. Cohen, RN, CWCN, CWS, WCC, CLNC Geriatric nursing and senior care management has been the core of my practice for 35+ years. As a Senior Care Manager, I assist clients and their families explore different options to either ‘age in place at home’ or find the right setting where they can receive the best care.

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he Power of Attorney is a critical planning document for seniors; however, all individuals over the age of 18 should ensure they have executed a Power of Attorney, advises Ronald Fatoullah, Esq. and Debbie Rosenfeld, Esq. A Power of Attorney is a legal document which allows a person (the “principal”) to appoint another individual (the “agent”) to act on his or her behalf with regard to financial matters. As of September 1, 2009, a Statutory Gifts Rider must be signed simultaneously with a Power of Attorney in order to authorize an agent to make gifts on behalf of the principal of over $500.

Without a properly drafted and executed Power of Attorney, a court appointed guardian may be required in order to

Ronald Fatoullah, Esq make any financial decisions for a person who is incapacitated. It is essential to consult with an experienced elder law

attorney to ensure that the Power of Attorney is drafted with sufficient powers to allow estate and Medicaid planning in addition to the general list of powers.

Ronald A. Fatoullah, Esq. is the founder of Ronald Fatoullah & Associates, a law firm that concentrates in elder law, estate planning, Medicaid planning, guardianships, estate administration, estate litigation, trusts, wills, and real estate. Debbie Rosenfeld, Esq. is a senior attorney at the firm.

The law firm can be reached at 718-261-1700, 516-4664422, or toll free at 1-877-ELDER-LAW or 1-877-ESTATES. Mr. Fatoullah is also a partner with Advice Period, a wealth management firm, and he can be reached at 424-256-7273.

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Debbie Rosenfeld

Clifford Feiner, DO, FACP South Nassau Communities Hospital Clifford Feiner, DO, FACP, is Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine at South Nassau Communities Hospital and an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Geriatrics/ Palliative Care and Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. A Fellow in the American College of Physicians, Dr. Feiner has practiced both Internal Medicine and Geriatrics for 31 years.

Attorney, Ronald Fatoullah & Associates Topic: Being Legally and Financially Prepared for Long-Term Care Needs Debbie Rosenfeld is an Attorney with Ronald Fatoullah and Associates. Ronald Fatoullah & Associates is a law firm dedicated to advising senior citizens and their families regarding the legal and financial challenges of aging. Ronald Fatoullah, Esq. is the President of the NY Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the co-chair of the LI Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, and also serves on the Executive Council of AARP New York.

Angela Fulgieri

Walter Aguilar

Director, MLTC Assessment & Enrollment, Managed Long Term Care Topic: WellCare WellCare Health Plans, Inc. focuses primarily on providing managed care services to families, children, seniors and individuals with complex medical needs primarily through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. WellCare serves approximately 293,000 members in New York including 6,000 members who receive managed long term care, that helps them live independently, in their communities.

Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union Topic: Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft Ocean Financial, inspired by its Catholic values, provides exceptional financial products and services to the Catholic community. Ocean Financial spreads the love through everything its outstanding team does. Ocean Financial offers savings and checking, loans, cards, and home banking to New York’s Catholic community.

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Allison Anderson, RN South Nassau Communities Hospital Allison Anderson, RN, Injury Prevention Coordinator, is certified in pediatric emergency and forensic nursing. She is the instructor of “Stepping On,” a seven-week course that teaches balance and strength exercises, and “Tai Chi for Arthritis,” an eightweek course to learn the 12 forms of tai chi to improve balance and strength. The seminars are provided free to the public by South Nassau’s award-winning Falls Prevention Program.

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George Frangiadakis

Towers Funeral Home Topic: Trusts for Final Expenses Towers Funeral Home is dedicated to serving area families with dignity and in the most professional and caring matter. Towers is committed to addressing the changing needs of the families it serves, while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Towers is known for outstanding personalized service, attention to detail, before and always after a funeral.

Grandell Rehab and Nursing Home Topic: Community Medicaid and How it Differs From Long Term Managed Care Grandell Rehab and Nursing Home is a 278bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation care center providing 24-hour comprehensive inpatient care to adults of all ages. Grandell offers individuals the opportunity to develop skills essential to restoring their independence. Treatment plans are tailored to meet each individual patient’s needs, and Grandell’s professional team guides each patient through his/her plan of care, working closely with both the patient and family every step of the way.

Program Director, Senior Services, New Horizon Counseling Center Topic: Caring for Someone with Dementia New Horizon Counseling Center now serves a diverse population throughout Queens, Brooklyn and Nassau County. New Yorkers who have multiple co-morbidities, such as chronic medical conditions often complicated by substance use and mental health disorders. New Horizon’s clients experience significant barriers to access of behavioral and medical services due to a multitude of social and economic factors. By addressing these factors, New Horizon Counseling Center helps empower individuals to remain more engaged in their care, thereby reducing preventable hospitalizations and emergency care.

See Every Word George Zaharioudakis and James McKay

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Comedian and host of the Long Island Comedy Festival Topic: Power of Laughter At Long Island Comedy we’re “standing up for stand-up!” Our mission is to promote the art of live, stand-up comedy by bringing you the very best shows on Long Island year round! Each of our comedy showcases is a hilarious evening of live stand-up, featuring top comedians from New York and elsewhere.

Cassena Care With the holidays upon us, there’s no better time to start talking about proper lifting body mechanics with those heavy presents than now. The discussion will also examine the relationship between improper lifting and falls and prevention. Cassena Care is committed to delivering the highest quality rehabilitation and nursing care in the region. Maximizing quality of life for each of our patients, while they are with us, and when they return home, is the cornerstone of our work.

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By Marilynn Preston It’s one thing to lose your keys, your phone, a wallet filled with credit cards. It’s wildly upsetting, but it’s all stuff you can get back. But losing your mind? Losing your memory? Your thoughts, in mid-stride, so you have to double back and ask yourself where was I going with that story about the guy I met in yoga class who has the apricot-colored poodle?

It happens to everyone — kids forget stuff, too — but I don’t like it. And one reason is that I know the mind is like a muscle. Use it or lose it. Back in the old days — maybe 40 years ago — neuroscientists thought the brain was fixed, not fluid, and the older you got, the more senile you became.

Not true! (They were also wrong about eating fat making you fat, but I’ll save that for another time.) Your brain has more plasticity than a can of Play-Doh. With luck, and grace, and effort, you can keep it juiced and joyful and learning new things right till the end.

It’s not only possible but also fun! Here are two brain boosters to help you keep your mind active, your memories sharp and your synapses sparking joy: Be Your Own Fred Astaire It’s well established that your brain thrives on exercise. Physical activity —from cleaning house to climbing walls — increases blood flow to the brain. And within the brain, it stimulates the release of chemicals that make us think better, feel better and even bebetter

at certain tasks, like remembering the point of that story about the guy in yoga class with the apricot-colored poodle.

While all exercise is good for the brain, new research published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience recently set my toes a-tapping. Dancing, it turns out, is one of the best exercises you can do for the aging brain.

Repetitive endurance training (such as cycling and walking) also ranks high when it comes to an anti-aging effect on your hippocampus — the region that controls memory, learning and balance — but dancing beats the competition. And here’s the twist: It works best if you’re constantly changing your dance routines and genres. The seniors who showed the biggest boost to their brains were switching between jazz, square, Latin American and line dancing.

“Steps, arm patterns, formations, speed and rhythms were changing every second week to keep them in a constant learning process,” said Dr. Kathryn Rehfield, the lead author in the study. “The most challenging aspect for them was to recall the routines under the pressure of time and without any cues from the instructor.”

Yes! That level of challenge could make me cry, but that’s what the brain likes. And why it wants you to play strategy games such as chess, do word puzzles, read books or take classes that make you think, think, think, think.

Combine Mental and Physical Exercise Another way to strengthen brainpower is to

Dancing is the ideal exercise for aging brains.

do some brain exercises while the body is in motion. Excuse me?

“Any movement is good during mental tasks,” writes Lawrence Biscontini, an advisory board member for the International Council on Active Aging, in IDEA Fitness Journal. “It does not have to be intense.”

So while doing sudoku, sitting still, is good for you, your brain’s neuroplasticity — its remarkable ability to change and adapt — is even more stimulated when you pair it with simple moves such as seated marching or alternating heel raises.

Biscontini has come up with a series of brain-training exercises, including this one: “While your body is in motion, say your favorite color aloud. Spell it forward then backward. How many letters does the word have?

Does your telephone number contain that number? If it does, then say the section of your phone number that contains that number. Repeat the numerical answer backwards.

If not, then repeat a section of your phone number forward and then backward.”

If you like the challenge of that, you’ll love his website. “Coupling brain games with appropriate movements,” says Biscontini, “is one of the waves of the future for helping to change not that we age but how we age.”

Yes! And that makes all the difference. If you forget why, start tapping your toes and go back to paragraph five.

“The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get to the office.” — Robert Frost n

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