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Medicare Talk
Medicare Talk is AFMC’s free, quarterly publication for Arkansans on Medicare. Each issue includes information to help seniors stay healthy and understand their Medicare coverage. Reaching over 60,000 seniors statewide, Medicare Talk is distributed in Aging Arkansas and at senior centers and offices across the state.
To get your free subscription, call 800-272-5528, ext. 7634.
Medicare Talk Jan| Feb | March 2010 
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- Straight Talk about Colorectal Cancer
- Take your warfarin (Coumadin®) safely!
- New to Part B? Medicare says “welcome” with a physical
- Choosing a hospital? Hospital Compare Web site is a good place to start
Medicare Talk Oct| Nov | Dec 2009 PDF
- Is your prescription drug plan right for YOU?
- Tips for a safe, healthy holiday season
- Get all your flu shots this year
Medicare Talk July | Aug | Sept 2009 PDF
- US nursing homes get 5 Star rating system
- Arkansas hospitals: Taking steps to prevent surgical infection
- Been treated unfairly?
- AG’s Health Care Bureau can help
Medicare Talk April | May | June 2009 PDF
- It's Personal! Personal health records get you more involved with your health care
- Restraints should be the exception, not the rule
- E-Prescribing:What it means to you
- Did you know..? UA’s Cooperative Extension Service is a great resource for older Arkansans
Medicare Talk January | February | March 2009 PDF
- Open season:Enroll in Medicare Part B or a Medicare Advantage plan through March 31
- Know your Medicare rights:AFMC can help with appeals and complaints
- Take the pressure off: Taking care of your skin can prevent pressure ulcers
- Fraud:Don’t let it happen to you
Medicare Talk October | November | December 2008 PDF
- Enjoying the holidays:If you have diabetes,
careful planning is the key - Holiday meals:
Tasty, festive…
and safe - Double layer
pumpkin cheesecake:
Low in fat and sugar,
high in yum! - What you need to know about depression
Medicare Talk July | August | September 2008 PDF
- Colorectal
cancer: An ounce of prevention
is worth a pound of cure - Fall prevention: what you can do
- Vaccinations: They’re not just for kids!
Medicare Talk April | May | June 2008 PDF
- MRSA: What it is and what you can do about it
- Did you know…? Charitable clinics offer care for those without insurance
- Life with chronic kidney disease: Control, knowledge are key
Medicare Talk January | February | March 2008 PDF
- Doctor's orders: Follow your treatment
plan to control high blood pressure - High blood pressure: What you need to know
- Shingles vaccine can prevent a painful illness
- Take action: Join other voters to support good health care
- Your Medicare prescription drug coverage: Parts A, B and D
Medicare Talk October | November | December 2007 PDF
- Your Medicare rights: What you need to know
- Protect yourself against the flu: Adults and children should get a yearly shot
- When seconds matter, electronic records can help
- Did you know…? Visit your local county extension office for health and community resources
Medicare Talk July | August | September 2007 PDF
- Your health is in your hands
- What tests do I need? A handy checklist to take with you to your doctor
- Remind loved ones about preventive care
Medicare Talk April | May | June 2007 PDF
- Medicare and home health care: What you need to know
- Take time for those in nursing homes
- Did you know...A new resource that could help save your life
Medicare Talk January | February | March 2007 PDF
- My Health. My Medicare.
- A shining light for Arkansans on Medicare: AFMC’s Sally Johnson celebrates 25 years
- Family caretakers:
Take care of yourself