Summer 2019 Medicare Newsletter

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the newest issue of Health Matters. Happy Summer! We hope the warm temperatures and sunny days are well spent with family and friends. In this issue of Health Matters, we are highlighting safety tips for the summer, 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease, and tips for emergency preparedness. We also included information about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in honor of PTSD Awareness Month, as well as the importance of vaccines for adults. If you ever have any questions, please call Member Services at 1-844-282-3026 or visit christushealthplan.org.
Nothing means more to us than knowing we’ve helped make our members’ lives better.

In good health,

Nancy Horstmann
Chief Executive Officer
CHRISTUS Health Plan

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10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

Your memory often changes as you grow older. Some people recognize changes in themselves before anyone else notices. In other cases, friends and family are the first to observe changes in memory, behavior, or abilities. It may be hard to know the difference between age-related changes and the first signs of dementia. Dementia is a slow decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, a fatal disorder that results in the loss of brain cells and function.

1. Memory loss that disrupts daily life

2. Challenges in planning or solving problems

3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work, or at leisure

4. Confusion with time or place

5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships

6. New problems with words in speaking or writing

7. Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps

8. Decreased or poor judgment

9. Withdrawal from work or social activities

10.Changes in mood or personality

Early diagnosis gives you a chance to seek treatment and plan for the future.

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