Are you planning to travel outside of the country this holiday season? If you are planning a flight or cruise outside of the U.S., it is important to understand how medical coverage works abroad. Does Medicare provide coverage outside of the United States?No....
Newsletter Quarters
Winter 2012
Nanatechnology: Smart Houses Offer Sophisticated Support Systems
Imagine for a moment that your house is a vast system, connected wirelessly to communicate reminders, messages, and information about your health to your family to ensure continued safety and peace of mind. Imagine that as a caregiver, you can send pictures,...
Memorable Holidays for Seniors and Families
The holidays can be a wonderful time to share the joys of friends and family. The food, activities, and time spent with loved ones bring warmth to the chilly winter months. It can be a time for making new memories, and for seniors, it can be a time for recalling...
Nanatechnology: Smart Houses Offer Sophisticated Support Systems
Imagine for a moment that your house is a vast system, connected wirelessly to communicate reminders, messages, and information about your health to your family to ensure continued safety and peace of mind. Imagine that as a caregiver, you can send pictures,...
Meet Elizabeth
Elizabeth Barksdale joined Council on Aging Silicon Valley (COASV) in September 2010 when she and her husband, a recently-recruited software engineer for a Silicon Valley-based tech company, moved to California from New York. Elizabeth attended Ithaca College and...
Medicare and Foreign Travel
Are you planning to travel outside of the country this holiday season? If you are planning a flight or cruise outside of the U.S., it is important to understand how medical coverage works abroad.Does Medicare provide coverage outside of the United States?No....