Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Or lost your car in a parking lot? Aging takes its toll on every part of the body, our brains included. As we age, some of our brain cells die and the volume of our brains actually shrinks a bit. These changes contribute to thinking and memory errors. At first, it may seem funny. And later, maybe a little scary. [...]

What’s your idea of senior living? A sunny central Florida community with tai chi, drama lessons and polo? Special parades, car shows and craft shows? Tennis, golf and pickleball matches by day; live bands and dancing in the town square by night? If you think you might one day retire to The Villages®, Florida Blue Medicare will meet you when you get there.  With over 74,000 [...]

Florida Blue is expanding its relationship with The Villages Health to include Florida Blue Medicare Advantage members. The Villages Health is a multi-specialty health care provider group primarily serving residents of The Villages community, one of the nation’s largest retirement communities. The expansion will allow The Villages Health to better serve the community and achieve its mis [...]

Looking to make the most of your Florida summer? With the warmer months come many outdoor activities. If you are planning to head out into the great outdoors, remember to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays. Here’s how you can protect your skin this summer. Protecting yourself from the sun is particularly important for adults over age 65. According to the American Academy of De [...]

Have you heard that there are different kinds of care you can receive? Preventive and diagnostic screenings are two ways your doctor helps keep you healthy. Understanding the difference between the two might seem minor, but it’s a small detail that will help explain reasons you might need some care over others. So, what’s the difference? Preventive care is given when you are symptom-fre [...]

Annual health screenings are an important part of staying healthy, especially for adults over the age of 65. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s most recent survey, only 43 percent of adults over the age of 65 are up to date with clinical preventive services. These services allow your doctor to catch many health problems earlier when they are easier to treat. Your Flor [...]

Do you have questions about what your Florida Blue Medicare health plan covers? You can always call Member Services at the number shown on the back of your plan ID card, but you might already have the answer at your fingertips. Your Evidence of Coverage (EOC) is an important legal document that explains what’s covered and how much you pay with your BlueMedicare plan. We update the EOC [...]

No one enjoys going to the hospital. Having to go back there after coming home for a short time feels even worse. According to the United Health Foundation, almost 15 percent of adults age 65 and older are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of leaving. Planning a hospital visit soon, or know someone who is? Here’s some advice to help ease your next hospital visit and ensure you don’t end [...]

Calling all seniors! Wednesday, May 29, 2019, is National Senior Health and Fitness Day, and some of our Florida Blue Centers are getting in on the fun. National Senior Health and Fitness Day is a nationwide [...]

Chances are good that you’ve earned rewards for taking care of your health. So, be sure to check your 2019 HealthyBlue Rewards dashboard. All rewards points must be redeemed by midnight ET on December 31, 2019.  [...]