Earlier this month, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, Xavier Becerra extended the Public Health Emergency declaration due to COVID-19. This extension marks two years of a global pandemic response. It is set to expire on April 16, 2022, yet can extended an unlimited amount of times. All associated authorities and flexibilities with the PHE declaration are … [Read more...] about HHS Secretary Becerra Extends Public Health Emergency
Free At-Home COVID Tests Are Here
Great news! The Biden Administration launched a new website where you can easily order 4 free at-home COVID tests. These tests are available for all Americans, one set of 4 tests per household. Orders take only 30 seconds to place and usually ship within 7-12 days. Visit www.covidtests.gov to order your tests. The website also lists a number of resources to find a test … [Read more...] about Free At-Home COVID Tests Are Here
New Medicare Preventive Benefits Available to You
Have you received your Medicare & You 2022 booklet? If not, you can download one at Medicare.gov. They are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese, and are available in braille and audio. Highlighted below are the new Medicare preventive benefits available in 2022 that are outlined in the booklet. For a full list of Medicare's preventive benefits, see … [Read more...] about New Medicare Preventive Benefits Available to You
Public Health Emergency Extended Another 90 Days
On Friday Oct 15, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, Xavier Becerra, renewed the determination that we're still in a public health crisis due to the coronavirus. This extends the Public Health Emergency and all associated authorities and flexibilities for another 90 days. … [Read more...] about Public Health Emergency Extended Another 90 Days
Socially Connected Elders Live Longer ~ Share the #ConnectedIndigenousElder Campaign
Social isolation is something many elders struggle with, and the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly magnified this issue. Such isolation is dangerous for our health and wellbeing, and in fact, studies show that prolonged isolation is as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and is more harmful than obesity. For Native elders, where the pandemic has hit even harder … [Read more...] about Socially Connected Elders Live Longer ~ Share the #ConnectedIndigenousElder Campaign
