11
Sep

How to Navigate Medicare Annual Enrollment with Confidence

A Simple Guide to Navigating Medicare Annual Enrollment As fall approaches, it brings one of the most important periods of the year for older adults: Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period, running every year from October 15 to December 7. This is the same window as Original Medicare's Open Enrollment Period, so during these seven weeks, you can review, adjust, or switch
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8
Sep

Seasonal Flu Shot: Facts, Myths, and Health Benefits

Flu Shot Season As flu season approaches, taking proactive steps to protect your health is essential. For older adults, getting vaccinated is one of the most effective ways to stay healthy, active, and out of the hospital. Understanding the facts about the seasonal flu vaccine helps you make safe, informed choices for your care. Common Myths About the Flu Vaccine
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21
Aug

Protecting Your Gut from Stomach Bugs During Food Recalls

The Iceberg Lettuce Recall Stomach bugs can turn a good week into a bad one very quickly. Recently, health officials issued alerts about a major recall of iceberg lettuce linked to Cyclospora infections – a stomach bug causing symptoms like diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, and severe tiredness. For older adults and people managing chronic health conditions, a simple stomach bug
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18
Aug

Leaving Assisted Living to Return Home: A WellBe Success Story

Is Leaving Assisted Living Possible? After a severe illness caused Sandy to lose most of her strength, her medical team recommended an assisted living facility. She needed special equipment, daily wound care, and extra help at home. Because her husband couldn't manage her care on his own, leaving assisted living seemed impossible. That's when WellBe Senior Medical stepped in. Her
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29
Jul

WellBe Achieves HITRUST i1 Certification for Key Technology Systems

Protecting sensitive information is a critical part of delivering high-quality healthcare. That's why WellBe is proud to announce that the following WellBe systems have achieved HITRUST i1 Certification: In-scope platforms: Aaneel Production EHR residing at Azure Luminate Heritage residing at Google Cloud Data Center WellBe Snowflake Data Lake residing at Snowflake Data Center In-scope facilities: Azure (Data Center) managed by
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23
Jul

The GLP-1 Weight Loss Trend: What Older Adults Need to Know

You have probably seen the news or heard friends talking about the new weight loss shots known as GLP-1 medicines. While GLP-1s were first created to help people control their diabetes, many individuals now use them specifically to lose weight.  These shots and medications have become very popular recently, and you may be wondering if they are a good choice for you. It’s important to understand how GLP-1 medicines affect older adults before making a decision.  How GLP-1s Work GLP-1 medicines help your
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13
Jul

Understanding Brain Fog and Memory Fatigue in Older Adults

Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why? Or struggled to find the right words to finish your sentence? Many people call this brain fog or memory fatigue. Although brain fog can feel scary, it's common among older adults, and there are ways to manage it with confidence. Why Does It Happen? As our bodies grow older,
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23
Jun

Traditional Healthcare vs. In-Home Care: Why Seniors Are Making the Switch

Choosing Your Medical Care: The WellBe Difference When you think about seeing a doctor, it usually means driving to a clinic; you might then wait for hours just to get a few minutes with a doctor. This is because traditional care focuses more on how many visits they can fit into one day, and less on how much time they
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15
Jun

Summer Allergy Tips and Heat Safety for Older Adults

3 ways to stay safe this summer Summer is a great time of year, with longer days, greener plants, and brighter sunlight. But we know that warmer weather also brings new challenges for your health: high heat, humidity, and summer allergies are just a few. At WellBe, we can help you enjoy every season. Here are three simple ways to
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20
May

How Home-Based Care Changed the Outcome of a Life-Altering Diagnosis

A Care Team He Could Trust Over the past year, Steven* has faced one of the hardest challenges of his life − a colon cancer diagnosis. His faith has kept his spirits up through the difficult moments. But he also found something else to lean on: a care team at WellBe who supported him every step of the way. *Name
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