It’s disheartening because in some cases, the elderly need care that these companies can’t provide remotely. I don’t work for a big insurance company, and I’m not here to sell you a bill of goods. My job is to provide a service, and that means helping you when you need it most. Integrity Do you remember recently when Wells Fargo had that scandal where they opened bank accounts in customers’ names? Unfortunately, the bigger a company gets, the easier it is for a snowball of dishonesty to roll. When you work with a person, not a company, you know exactly who you’re dealing with. If you have issues, you don’t go through mounds of red tape and paperwork. You go straight to the source. are picking up swords, or “sabers” — and it’s not because they’re preparing to fight dragons. Exercise is important no matter your age, but some activities are more beneficial than others. Research published in the journal Psychology of Sport and Exercise (PSE) suggests activities defined as “open- skill sports,” like fencing, can do more to improve brain health than “closed-skill sports.” Open or Closed? The difference between an open- skill sport and a closed-skill sport lies in the dynamic nature of the activity. Going for a jog is great for your heart health, but your body is doing the same thing during the entire workout. This makes it a closed-skill sport. The same goes for swimming; you might have different strokes to choose from when you jump in the pool, but your brain is focused on repeating the action while doing your laps. Open-skill sports require players to respond to unpredictable circumstances in unpredictable
ways. Fencing is a great open-skill sport because, while you have to learn the right way to hold the saber and move your body, you also have to think on your feet and react quickly to your opponent’s attacks. Researchers from the Foro Italico University of Rome believe that it’s the required adaptability that makes open-skill sports so good for your brain. You challenge your body with complex motor movements and your mind with fast decisions. In the study from PSE, the researchers reported that “the open-skill athletes used less brainpower to do the same thing than the closed-skill If fencing isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other great open- skill sports, including tennis, badminton, basketball, and racquetball. What are you waiting for? Swing by your local rec center and find out what open-skill sport will be your new favorite pastime! exercisers did.” What’s the Best Open-Skill Sport?
The Benefits of Open-Skill Sports
Did you know fencing is making a comeback? No longer just for heartsick gentlemen of the Regency era, fencing is increasingly being taught in public schools, displayed in the pages of popular indie comics, and practiced among seniors. Plenty of baby boomers
Why You Should Buy Local That Includes Insurance
Maybe you’ve seen that sign that says, “When you support a small business, you’re not helping a CEO buy their third house. You’re helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy get his team jersey, and a family put food on the table. Buy local.” When you own your own business, you can’t help but agree with this sentiment. But it’s not just your local restaurant or shoe store. You can buy local with your insurance as well, and here are two reasons why you should. Service When you work with a massive insurance conglomerate, they have no problem enrolling you. But the second you’ve signed the papers, it’s “good luck to you.” I work with a lot of seniors, and I see this all the time.
I run a small business, my passion is helping others, and I use Medicare as a vehicle to do that. If you have questions about how I can empower you to achieve a brighter future, reach out to me today.
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