As Medicare's annual enrollment period approaches, there are several key changes and challenges that beneficiaries need to be aware of. We discuss the "hot button" issues for this Medicare season in a Q&A format with Scott Matthews, CEO & Founder of Keen. Rising Premiums & Deductibles Prescription Drug Price Changes New Plan Options and Terminations

Total losses from fraud reported to the FBI by adults over 60 rose to $3.4B in 2023, leaving more retirees susceptible to sophisticated deception than ever. Join Tyler End, CFP®, CEO & Co-Founder at Retirable, for a session on safeguarding and protecting your future against fraud, scams, and identity theft. Tyler will help you identify common tactics and methods while sharing actionable ways to prevent yourself from falling victim to these scams.

Your Medicare Part D drug benefits are changing significantly on January 1, 2025. In this interactive discussion, we discussed what the coming changes mean for you. We also covered how you can compare your options and make changes to a more suitable plan during this Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, that started October 15th! #Healthcae #Medicare #AskTheExpert #LiveQandA #medicareinsurance #medicarecoverage #medicareadvantage #medicareanswers Check out more events: https://portal.joinhively.com/portal?tab=Events

Join Medicare expert Scott Matthews from Keen as he walks step-by-step to help you navigate the Annual Notice of Changes (ANOC) letter, and understand the essential changes that could affect your healthcare and budget this coming enrollment season. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Medicare Enrollment 101 03:20 Changes to Medicare Advantage and PDPs in 2025 08:55 2025 Plans may reflect significant changes 11:22 Annual Notice of Changes - Example Walkthrough 44:10 What resource are available to understand different drug tiers 45:48 What to look for beyond the Summary of Changes 50:05 What to do next 51:15 What is the difference between Advantage and Supplemental Plans? #Healthcae #Medicare #AskTheExpert #LiveQandA #medicareinsurance #medicarecoverage #medicareadvantage #medicareanswers Check out more events: https://portal.joinhively.com/portal?tab=Events

Fireside chat with Niren Chaudhary, former Chairman & CEO of Panera Bread, as he shares his inspiring journey of reinvention and redefining purpose in life’s next chapter. In this engaging session, Niren talks about his personal and professional evolution, offering invaluable insights on navigating life’s transitions. With a remarkable career that includes leadership roles at Panera Brands, Krispy Kreme, and Yum! Brands, Niren’s story is a must-watch for anyone looking to redefine their path and embrace new opportunities after retirement. #Leadership #Reinvention #NirenChaudhary #PaneraBread #LifeTransitions #PersonalGrowth #FiresideChat #BusinessInsights #RedefiningPurpose #ProfessionalEvolution #retirement #retirementjourney

Join us for an enlightening session with Candace Lobdell, a retired teacher and principal, as she shares her journey of becoming a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL). Discover what it takes to become a GAL, the training process, potential compensation, and how this role has shaped her life and perspective. This session is perfect for those interested in the legal system, passionate about shaping a child's future, or looking to re-enter the workforce in retirement. If you care about kids, you can do it too! After dedicating over three decades to education as a teacher and principal, Candace found a new career in retirement as a Guardian Ad Litem. This role has allowed her to blend her experiences in education with her desire to learn about the legal system while keeping her mind active and engaged. Surprisingly, she hadn't known about this position until after she retired! She feels fortunate to have come across this opportunity at the perfect time and is eager to share her journey with you all! #GuardianAdLitem #ChildAdvocacy #LegalSystem #RetirementCareer #EducationToAdvocacy #CandaceLobdell #ChildWelfare #CareerChange #QandA #YouthAdvocacy #BeTheChange #RetirementLife 4o

Join us for a Q&A session with Dr. Davida Grossman in "Embracing Van Life: From Doctor to Nomad." Dr. Grossman, a retired anesthesiologist, has transformed her life from a traditional career and home to an adventurous journey as a van-lifer and pet sitter. In this session, she shares her experiences transitioning from her medical career to a life of travel, the essentials for outfitting a van for long-term travel, and tips for managing necessities like power and internet on the road. Discover the inspirations behind her van life, the challenges and joys of being a nomad, and how she balances her adventurous lifestyle with working a few months each fall as an OB-GYN anesthesiologist at Columbia in New York City. If you've ever wondered what it's like to break free from the conventional lifestyle and explore the world, this session is for you! Key Points: Transitioning from a medical career to van life Essentials for outfitting a van for long-term travel Managing necessities like power and internet on the road Balancing work and travel Pet sitting while traveling Insights and tips for aspiring nomads Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest videos exploring the world of van life and beyond. Let's embark on this journey together! About Dr. Grossman: I’m excited to share the story my unconventional life with all of you. I went from a traditional lifestyle with a home and a full time career to a nomad, a van-lifer, a world traveler, and a petsitter. If those words spark your interest, we are going to have a good time talking about what it’s like to break free. Forget the Jones’s, there’s a whole world out there to experience. Come on, we’ll get started!

Discover key strategies for maintaining optimal health and well-being as we age with Dr. Loewenthal! Join us for essential advice on disease prevention, healthy living, and proactive health management. Learn about accessing health care, Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, cancer screening, vaccinations, substance use, hearing loss, cognitive screening, physical activity, and advance care planning. #HealthTips #HealthyAging #DiseasePrevention #Wellness #Healthcare #Medicare #CancerScreening #Vaccinations #SubstanceUse #HearingLoss #CognitiveHealth #PhysicalActivity #AdvanceCarePlanning #AskTheExpert #LiveQandA #HealthAndWellness #HealthTalk #ElderlyCare #Geriatrics #SeniorHealth #HealthyLiving About the Facilitator: Dr. Loewenthal is a geriatrician and internist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and Assistant Program Director in the BWH Internal Medicine residency program. Her clinical and research efforts focus on the use of integrative therapies, particularly mind-body practices, to promote healthy aging. She is the recipient of multiple grants and awards, including a HRSA Geriatric Academic Career Award and the Annals of Internal Medicine Early Career Investigator Award. About Hively: Hively is a digital platform that assists the 12,000 Americans retiring daily in making the most of their next chapter by connecting them with each other and the services they need. Join today to be matched with a cohort of 8-12 like-minded peers navigating retirement. Share ideas and explore topics in online discussions to navigate life’s next chapter together: www.joinhively.com/upcoming-events

Our longest running cohort took a trip to Spectacle Island for their one year anniversary! Hively is a digital platform that assists the 12,000 Americans retiring daily in making the most of their next chapter by connecting them with each other and the services they need. Join today to be matched with a cohort of 8-12 like-minded peers navigating retirement. Share ideas and explore topics in online discussions to navigate life’s next chapter together: www.joinhively.com/upcoming-events

Explore how to enhance brain health with exercise, socializing, blood pressure control, and hearing treatment, discussing dementia implications and sharing strategies for cognitive maintenance. Meet the Facilitator: Mike Batisto's path to becoming a Wellness and Nutrition Coach was shaped by his entrepreneurial experience and the inherent stress and anxiety of that lifestyle. Fortunately, he preserved his physical and mental health through consistent exercise, proper nutrition, and effective recovery methods. As a NASM Certified Wellness Coach with a Precision Nutrition PN1 Certification, Mike aims to facilitate transformative health and wellness improvements by tailoring nutrition, fitness, rest, and recovery plans to each individual's resources, constraints, schedules, and goals.

The essentials of morning routines and how it can impact a healthy circadian rhythm. Meet your Facilitator: Mike Batisto's path to becoming a Wellness and Nutrition Coach was shaped by his entrepreneurial experience and the inherent stress and anxiety of that lifestyle. Fortunately, he preserved his physical and mental health through consistent exercise, proper nutrition, and effective recovery methods. As a NASM Certified Wellness Coach with a Precision Nutrition PN1 Certification, Mike aims to facilitate transformative health and wellness improvements by tailoring nutrition, fitness, rest, and recovery plans to each individual's resources, constraints, schedules, and goals.

The essentials of sleep hygiene, including bedtime routines and strategies for restful sleep, clinical aspects like sleep timing, practical tips for a conducive sleeping environment, and ways to overcome middle-of-the-night awakenings. Meet your Facilitator: Mike Batisto's path to becoming a Wellness and Nutrition Coach was shaped by his entrepreneurial experience and the inherent stress and anxiety of that lifestyle. Fortunately, he preserved his physical and mental health through consistent exercise, proper nutrition, and effective recovery methods. As a NASM Certified Wellness Coach with a Precision Nutrition PN1 Certification, Mike aims to facilitate transformative health and wellness improvements by tailoring nutrition, fitness, rest, and recovery plans to each individual's resources, constraints, schedules, and goals.

Expert Scott Matthews, a licensed Medicare advisor from Keen with 20+ years experience in healthcare. In an interview-style format, Scott shares his insights, answering crucial topics like avoiding common mistakes, planning for unanticipated health conditions, and what to watch out for in the 2025 enrollment season. Scott and his team have offered to chat 1-1 for free consultation with Hively members. If interested, here’s how you can get in touch with them: Call or text at: (617) 213 6694 About the Facilitator: Scott Matthews is Co-Founder and CEO of Keen Insurance Services which combines the power of trust-based personal relationships and purpose-built technology to deliver better Medicare plan selection and health outcomes to Medicare-eligible consumers. He is passionate about helping consumers navigate the complexity of the healthcare system to receive the high quality affordable care they deserve. At Keen he is committed to building a company which delivers compassion, honesty, and excellence in supporting consumers navigating their Medicare experience. Prior to Keen, Scott was the President and COO at Foodsmart. Scott has held leadership positions at several digital health companies including 23andMe, Castlight Health, and Phreesia, and got his start in healthcare at McKinsey & Company. Scott holds a B.S in Computer Sciences with honors from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.B.A. with honors from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. About Hively: Hively is a digital platform that assists the 12,000 Americans retiring daily in making the most of their next chapter by connecting them with each other and the services they need. Join today to be matched with a cohort of 8-12 like-minded peers navigating retirement. Share ideas and explore topics in online discussions to navigate life’s next chapter together: www.joinhively.com/upcoming-events #MedicareAdvice #HealthcareExpert #MedicareTips #RetirementPlanning #AvoidCommonMistakes #HealthConditionPlanning #MedicareEnrollment2025 #FreeConsultation #KeenInsurance #SeniorHealthcare #HivelyCommunity #RetirementSupport #MedicareGuidance #SeniorLiving #RetirementJourney #NextChapter #JoinHively #RetirementResources #LifeAfterRetirement

Meet Tony, a Hively member from Boston who retired in 2021 after a 30-year career in social work. Discover how Tony transformed his love for traveling and National Parks into a rewarding part-time opportunity in retirement. Join us as he shares his experience working at Yellowstone National Park with Xanterra Travel. #RetirementStories #NationalParks #YellowstoneNationalPark #TravelOpportunities #SeniorTravel #RetirementAdventure #WorkInRetirement #SocialWorkCareer #BostonRetiree #XanterraTravel #HivelyCommunity #RetirementJourney #SeniorLife #TravelInspiration #RetirementDreams About Hively: Hively is a digital platform that assists the 12,000 Americans retiring daily in making the most of their next chapter by connecting them with each other and the services they need. Join today to be matched with a cohort of 8-12 like-minded peers navigating retirement. Share ideas and explore topics in online discussions to navigate life’s next chapter together: www.joinhively.com/upcoming-events

Discover the essential steps for planting a plant properly in this comprehensive video guide! Learn expert tips and techniques to ensure your plants thrive from the moment they're in the soil. About the Expert: Mindy McIntosh-Shetter is an agricultural blogger, video blogger (vlog), speaker, and an international author of three historically-based (ethnobotany) gardening books. Her vast knowledge is an accumulation of life experiences and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Education, with a minor in biology from Purdue University, along with a Masters of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Louisville. While at the University of Louisville she completed independent research on the acquisition of gardening knowledge, which has been used to aid in the success of community gardens. She is also the author of three gardening books based on the Outlander series. This includes The Unofficial Outlander Book of Herbs, The Unofficial Outlander Book of Herbs II, and the Unofficial Guide to Outlandishly Outlander Landscape Design. Presently, she is working on her next herbal book inspired by the Outlander books and STARZ show. When not writing or teaching, you can find her giving talks on herbs.

Explore the pros and cons of starting your garden with store-bought plants in this informative video! Gain insights to make informed decisions for your gardening journey. About the expert: Mindy McIntosh-Shetter is an agricultural blogger, video blogger (vlog), speaker, and an international author of three historically-based (ethnobotany) gardening books. Her vast knowledge is an accumulation of life experiences and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Education, with a minor in biology from Purdue University, along with a Masters of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Louisville. While at the University of Louisville she completed independent research on the acquisition of gardening knowledge, which has been used to aid in the success of community gardens. She is also the author of three gardening books based on the Outlander series. This includes The Unofficial Outlander Book of Herbs, The Unofficial Outlander Book of Herbs II, and the Unofficial Guide to Outlandishly Outlander Landscape Design. Presently, she is working on her next herbal book inspired by the Outlander books and STARZ show. When not writing or teaching, you can find her giving talks on herbs.

Learn the basics of container gardening in this video! Discover tips and tricks for growing plants in small spaces, perfect for patios, balconies, and indoors. About the expert: Mindy McIntosh-Shetter is an agricultural blogger, video blogger (vlog), speaker, and an international author of three historically-based (ethnobotany) gardening books. Her vast knowledge is an accumulation of life experiences and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Education, with a minor in biology from Purdue University, along with a Masters of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Louisville. While at the University of Louisville she completed independent research on the acquisition of gardening knowledge, which has been used to aid in the success of community gardens. She is also the author of three gardening books based on the Outlander series. This includes The Unofficial Outlander Book of Herbs, The Unofficial Outlander Book of Herbs II, and the Unofficial Guide to Outlandishly Outlander Landscape Design. Presently, she is working on her next herbal book inspired by the Outlander books and STARZ show. When not writing or teaching, you can find her giving talks on herbs.