Medicare Advantage Benefits, Koselig, Viagra and Alzheimer’s

In our most diverse article excerpts for caregivers and people with dementia – Viagra may delay Alzheimer’s, a guide for introverts, coping through the dark times with Norway’s koselig, and Medicare Advantage benefits for 2022.

Expanded Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits for 2022

“The findings show that… supplemental benefit offerings in Medicare Advantage – such as home-based palliative care, in-home support services, caregiver support and therapeutic massage – all increased for the upcoming year.” “The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said in late September that the average premium for Medicare Advantage plans will be lower in 2022 at $19 per month, compared with $21.22 in 2021. However, Part D coverage is rising to $33 per month, compared with $31.47 in 2021.”

Thriving through Winter’s Darkness

Norwegians have long survived long-dark-and-cold winters with koselig. With rising threats of the contagious Omicron virus and flu season upon us, many are feeling exhausted from these waves of COVID-related uncertainty. Norwegians have learned to survive through annual periods of darkness. We can learn something from them and adopt their koselig (pronounced “ko’shlee”) mindset. Loosely translated, it means connected coziness.

Viagra Use Could Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk by 70 Percent

“The drug was found to increase brain cell growth.” Pfizer, who also markets the Alzheimer’s drug Aricept (generic: donepezil hydrochloride), has cornered the market for COVID treatment in the U.S. Now, it is expanding [pun intended] its popular blue pill for ED. The drug (generic name sildenafil), studied for six years, reduced the tau tangle properties and increased brain cell growth.

An Introvert’s Guide to Small Talk

Introverts dislike small talk. Contrary to popular belief they are not averse to conversation. It seems, they like to have deeper and more authentic conversations. However, as this article notes, they need to get through that initial awkwardness filled with small talk before getting into the deeper topics. This article also warns introverts who might find themselves engaged in a topic of interest.