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During National Kidney Month, we recognize how kidneys play an important role in keeping our bodies healthy. In fact, all the blood in our body takes a trip through these bean-shaped organs about 40 times per day!

The FBI estimates that American seniors lose $3 billion a year to elder fraud. Unfortunately, scammers often target seniors because they can be trusting and may have built up a healthy savings account over their lifetime.

At WelbeHealth, health care and dental care are integrated and coordinated. Once a medical provider does an initial assessment of a senior entering our program, the senior sees our dental team for preventive dental care and any necessary dental treatments.

What comes to mind when you hear the word yoga? If it’s a young person twisted into a pretzel-like position, you’re not alone. Many people don’t realize that yoga for seniors is incredibly flexible – even if you’re not! Yoga can be adapted to meet the abilities of all age groups, from children to older adults.

New and expanded Medi-Cal eligiblity criteria in 2022 will allow more people to access Medi-Cal coverage. Medi-Cal changes for California seniors offer many a new chance to qualify for Medi-Cal. Read on to learn more about these changes, which for some seniors could include becoming eligible for WelbeHealth or other PACE programs in your area.

Seniors with complex medical conditions often need help managing their care. They see multiple doctors and specialists. They’re taking multiple medications, have several medical appointments a month, and may need assistance in their home. Professional care coordination for seniors can help manage a senior’s health care.

Feeling down is a normal part of life. We all have days we feel sad. But, if your loved ones’ sadness is continuous, they could be suffering from depression.

After trying to care for elderly loved ones during COVID-19 pandemic, many families are weighing alternatives to nursing home care. Choosing care that allows the elders to remain at home instead of nursing home care has become a theme across the country.

During the holidays, many of us see loved ones and celebrate what means the most to us. And along with that comes events, gatherings and food loaded with fat and sugar. All the delicious snacks and treats can test even the most self-disciplined among us. We should, of course, enjoy ourselves during the holidays. But incorporating healthy holiday snacks into your festivities can help you maintain a balanced diet.

Keeping your pearly whites cared for is critical at any age, but especially in your golden years. Good senior oral health and a smile boosts your confidence, keeps you enjoying nutritious foods, and promotes good health. Although Medicare doesn’t cover routine dental care, it’s important to visit your dentist regularly and to keep up with your at-home care to prevent serious oral issues.