"You have to coordinate with both the insurance company and the medical group." said Jose Juarez, Medicare Education Specialist at MemorialCare. “A lot of people do not know the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans, both of which have a difference on their monthly premiums.

The COVID-19 pandemic has offered a reminder that our total health extends beyond just the medical. Feeling isolated after a year and a half of social distancing, seniors also often have social and behavioral health needs, some of which may be best addressed in the home.

With today’s world as it is, it can be hard to feel positive. For many older people, the impact of the pandemic and its requirement for self-isolation has been difficult,...

The Clever Care Health Plan is the first in California that places healthcare and wellness needs first, incorporating coverage that truly focuses on preventative care and overall wellbeing.

We’ve all been through a rough couple of years and it’s taken a toll on our mental and physical health. Whatever shape we’re in, we can always improve with the right attitudes and tools, such as meditation and yoga, to shift our minds and bodies into a healthier space.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought certain serious health matters and safety concerns to the forefront of all our activities. It also elicited some surprisingly positive benefits, such as prioritizing spending more time with loved ones and catching fewer colds due to wearing masks and social distancing.

When grappling with debilitating life changes like facing a difficult medical diagnosis or transitioning into assisted living, many older people use a “tomorrow” approach to creating or amending their will or trust.

Since society has been laser-focused on health this year, everyone is looking for ways to look and feel better as we navigate uncertainty and new standards. While masking, more careful cleaning and distancing are the buzzed-about concepts of now, this can create neglect around other parts of a total health picture.

Thankfully, theatre and music are once again alive and well in our area. Reserve a seat at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa or Pantages Theatre, where must-see again “Hamilton” plays through the beginning of January 2022.

Good habits inform good health – we've known that since “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Taking that philosophy into the 21st century is as easy utilizing the ubiquitous smartphone. Here are a few apps you’ll want to download right away..

Many tend to associate lack of sleep, no time to relax or take a pause as a younger person’s issue. After all, harried work environments, busy commutes, parenting and late-night social interactions are par for the course during the work years.

As we age, our bodies at rest tend to want to remain that way, but don’t get complacent. Regardless of fitness level, you can improve mobility and reduce pain by committing to a stretching routine. Here are four simple, low-impact moves from the experts at the National Institute of Health:.

The 4M Dental Implant Solution gives patients with unhealthy or missing teeth an opportunity to get dental implants, even if they have been told they do not have enough bone. We love what we do. Every day we’re changing people’s lives.