Employee Wellness Program ‘Threepeats’ Platinum Award
In March, Sun Health was recognized by the Healthy Arizona Worksite Program (HAWP) for achieving the Platinum Level of excellence in worksite and community wellness. “The platinum award is the HAWP’s highest award and it’s the third year in a row that we’ve earned it, so we’re very excited,” said Rhonda Zonoozi, exercise physiologist and co-coordinator […]
Point. Click. Be Well.
Sun Health at Home encourages members to use the online tools, which are designed to improve overall health By Alison Stanton Sun Health at Home members now have a user-friendly way to help improve their overall physical and emotional wellbeing. The Online Wellness Tools were created by Dr. Michael Cofield, a clinical health psychologist, along […]
Preventive Health Screenings 101
Why older adults should think outside of the box on this important topic By Alison Stanton When it comes to preventive health screenings and vaccinations, seniors may understandably focus on the more common recommendations like annual cholesterol checks, colonoscopies starting at age 50 and getting a flu shot every year. While these are important and […]
Get Well Soon
How to recover smoothly from a hospital stay By Alison Stanton Late one night last summer, Tom Engelhardt fell in his apartment. “I hit my head against the counter and scraped my arm,” says Tom, 92. “I was a bloody mess, and I couldn’t get off the floor, so I had to call 911. The […]
Lifelong learning helps retirees stay sharp
Lifelong learning can have a profound impact on retirement. Is it ageist to think learning and creativity are for the young, not the young at heart? Absolutely! Cultivating a habit of learning isn’t just about mental health and creating a more interesting life. It can impact health, too, making the difference between successful aging and […]
Portability Offers Flexibility
Sun Health at Home follows members wherever they call ‘home’ By Alison Stanton After more than 37 years working as a secretary for the FBI in Chicago, Frances Kline retired at age 55. “I retired the day I was eligible,” says Frances, 72. “I loved my job and everything, but I did not want […]
5 questions that should define your retirement planning strategy
Retirement planning has its challenges. We make decisions based on our individual perspectives, habits and situations, creating a life that is uniquely our own. This impacts our future far more than we realize, especially when it comes to a long-term goal. Some people cruise into their future like jumping in their car for a casual […]
I’m over 60 and heading into retirement. Should I keep my life insurance policy?
Most of us purchase life insurance for one of two reasons: to protect loved ones financially from unexpected death, or as a cash-value investment to pay for future needs, such as long-term care or assisted living. These policies can be smart (especially with older, more generous plans), but it’s important to review them periodically to […]
Good Grief
Grief counseling helps those who have experienced a loss By Alison Stanton When Barbara Pigott’s husband Dave passed away in 2016, she felt profoundly numb. “I blocked out all of my feelings to get through the day. I functioned — I had to — but I wanted to block the pain,” Barbara says. The couple, […]
Long-term care insurance providers won’t tell you this
Long-term care insurance is a complicated product. Purchasing a new policy in today’s market is difficult, expensive and restrictive as providers scramble to stay ahead of the rising costs of care. Existing policies are impacted, too, with most older policies shifting almost beyond recognition thanks to exclusions, restrictions, inflation and changes imposed by the providers. […]
