Aging in VA and Visiting the State Capitol

Yesterday we went with the Peninsula Agency on Aging and the Peninsula Task Force on Aging to Richmond for Senior Day. On the table was a $700K shortfall for several of the 25 VA Agencies on Aging that was being voted on. We met with legislators and elected officials to learn about what is in store for Senior Virginians in the future and potential future legislation. Below are the several legislators’/ officials who took out the time to listen and share information. ·      State Delegates: Shelly Simonds, Marcia …

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We Want You To Be In The Know Mascot

As we gear up to start our educational seminars starting with Medicare a friend said “Hey Marie you should do a poster like the old We Want You poster but wear a Medicare hat”. I thought that was a great idea and that many people would remember the poster and might make the connection. It is how I feel about people understanding Medicare. I am turning into more of an advocate that people know what they are doing and don’t make mistakes out the gate. If they don’t have all …

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The Rewards of This Business Are Real

No one could have ever told me all of the wonderful people that I would meet and have the opportunity to help in this business. I’m not a salesperson. I don’t really care too much for salespeople because I can spot them a mile away especially those that appear deceptive about the sale.  Being in purchasing for so long I’ve dealt with so many sales people. I realized a long time ago that money doesn’t motivate me.  If I can not make something better for others then I’m not happy. …

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A Synchronistic Moment at a UHC Kiosk

This month I came full circle and had a synchronistic moment.  It was my first day manning the United Healthcare Medicare kiosk in Walgreens.  Many of my previous “jobs” and experiences came into play: A gentleman walked in who was about 35-40 years old, dressed in a nice pair of jeans, a shirt (don’t remember the color), some copper-colored tennis shoes and a hat with the same copper color in the initials on the hat.  He said hello and I responded back.   I then noticed him in the check-out …

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Life Insurance and Annuity Training in South Carolina

Life Insurance

I attended insurance training in South Carolina about annuities, indexed universal life policies and specially designed insurance policies for debt elimination.  I typically stay at Hampton Inn’s when I travel just to keep it simple and familiar.  I also like the fact they offer breakfast as part of the deal.  That just makes sense to me.  This time I stayed in a Marriot Hotel brand The Loft, because that was the hotel where the training was conducted.   It was great to see my name on the tv when I turned …

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