Wellbeing Matters
Medicare Part D: Drug Benefits
The complexities of Medicare and all its parts have been broken down by Ben Rothering, licensed medical insurance salesman and Medicare expert, over a five-part series. Enrollment, Part A hospitalization, Part B outpatient care, and Part C Medicare Advantage were...
Medicare Part C: Medicare Advantage
So far in this series, we have reviewed Medicare Part A and Part B. In this installment, we look at Part C with Ben Rothering, a licensed insurance salesman who specializes in helping guide people through the Medicare process. “Medicare Part C is known as Medicare...
Pain Education and Pain Management Strategies
When you’re in pain, all you want is to feel better. Sometimes, it’s difficult to know how to address pain effectively, especially if over-the-counter medications fail to provide relief. One way to incorporate better pain management strategies is to understand the...
Medicare Part B: Outpatient Services
The different parts of Medicare can be puzzling. If you are eligible for Medicare, you need to understand the costs and coverages of the various options, so you’re never caught off guard. Previously, in the second installment of our series on Medicare, we covered what...
Medicare Part A: Inpatient Services
“Part A and Part B together are known as original Medicare,” says Ben Rothering, a licensed insurance salesman who specializes in helping guide people through the Medicare process. When President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law in 1965, it only consisted of...
Medicare Enrollment: How it Works
Navigating Medicare can be overwhelming. This insurance program is designed to help Americans in need, but many may not know if they are able to receive its benefits. Understanding eligibility and when to sign up can be confusing. “Medicare is a federally-funded...
BE FAST – Learn the Signs of Stroke
What is a Stroke? Rhonda Tesmer is a nurse at Stoughton Health and a Clinical Quality Specialist. She explains what a stroke is by comparing it to a heart attack. “Most people understand what a heart attack is, and I think it may be helpful if we think of stroke as a...
Yes, There is Relief for Knee Pain
When it comes to knee pain, it’s not just an issue older people experience anymore. In fact, one in four Americans suffer from knee pain — for a variety of reasons. Dr. Ashish Rawal, orthopedic surgeon with Stoughton Hospital, explains common causes, prevention and...
Do You Need a Sleep Study?
Do You Need a Sleep Study? Do you remember when you were a child, and sleep just came naturally? You may have not even woken up when your mom or dad carried you from a car ride home into your bed. As we age, sleep—at least “good” sleep—can become elusive. If lack of...