Read Issue 4 - 2021

By Ben Singer, SCAN Peer Advocate

The dictionary defines recreation as “an activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.” But what happens when the “enjoyment” goes away? Three SCAN members in California share their insights on how they handled their recreational challenges driven by COVID-19.

Good news has been in short supply for a while, which makes what I’m about to share here even more exciting. Starting in January, we will be rolling out some wonderful new benefits in all SCAN plans. I firmly believe they’re not only some of SCAN’s best benefits, but they’re also among the best Medicare Advantage has to offer in the communities we serve.

Q: Do I need to do anything to stay with SCAN for 2022?

We’ve covered the highlights, but here’s where you can find more information about your specific SCAN plan.

“Hello, may I speak to Janet? This is her SCAN Healthcare Advocate,” said the voice on the phone.

As we approach the holidays, many of us let some of our good health habits slide. But there’s one healthy habit you shouldn’t let up on at all: Taking your medications.

Before COVID-19, Paul wouldn’t have said that being the sole caregiver for his wife, Irma, was necessarily easy. Irma’s Alzheimer’s had advanced so that she needs constant help and attention. But much of the support that he relied on to help manage Irma’s care stopped during the pandemic and has been slow to restart.