Age Well South Bay - Blanca Nazareth, LCSW

09/30/2026

Medicare: The basics - With the Open Enrollment period starting on October 15, now is the time to brush up on the nuts and bolts of what is and is not covered by Medicare's various parts.

With the Open Enrollment period starting on October 15, now is the time to brush up on the nuts and bolts of what is and is not covered by Medicare's various parts.

09/02/2026

Preparing for emergencies with a “go bag” - Would you be ready if you had to leave home in a hurry? September is National Preparedness Month, and if you've never packed a "go bag" or haven't revisited yours in a while, now is a great time to do so.

Would you be ready if you had to leave home in a hurry? September is National Preparedness Month, and if you've never packed a "go bag" or haven't revisited yours in a while, now is a great time to do so.

08/05/2026

Aging in place: Remodeling your kitchen - A home remodel can go a long way toward extending your independence in your later years. And since the kitchen is so often the center of a home, it makes sense to start there.

A home remodel can go a long way toward extending your independence in your later years. And since the kitchen is so often the center of a home, it makes sense to start there.

07/01/2026

Clarifying roles before a crisis arises - You might have an idea of who would lend a hand to help you as you age, but have you asked them yet? Take the time to identify who is in your support network and what information they might need now so everyone is prepared for the future.

You might have an idea of who would lend a hand to help you as you age, but have you asked them yet? Take the time to identify who is in your support network and what information they might need now so everyone is prepared for the future.

06/03/2026

Planning for cognitive changes - Does the thought of losing cognitive abilities make you feel like hiding under the covers? That's understandable! Consider that planning can be empowering. Try shifting your focus from anxiety to what you can do now to prepare for the possibility.

Does the thought of losing cognitive abilities make you feel like hiding under the covers? That's understandable! Consider that planning can be empowering. Try shifting your focus from anxiety to what you can do now to prepare for the possibility.

05/06/2026

When to hire an Aging Life Care™ Manager - How do you know when it's the right time to ask for help? Whether you're noticing changes in yourself as you age or simply want a thoughtful plan in place, building the right support team today can make tomorrow's decision making calmer and clearer.

04/08/2026

Your "young-old" years are an opportunity to shape the future on your terms. By starting conversations now with your family or trusted decision makers about roles, healthcare wishes, finances, and more, you create clarity for yourself and the people who may one day support you. Early planning leads to calmer, values-based decisions later.

Your "young-old" years are an opportunity to shape the future on your terms. By starting conversations now with your family or trusted decision makers about roles, healthcare wishes, finances, and more, you create clarity for yourself and the people who may one day support you. Early planning leads....

03/04/2026

What’s normal aging and what’s not - Aging well isn't about avoiding change. It's about recognizing what's normal, responding early to what's not, and putting thoughtful plans in place while you're capable and in control.

02/04/2026

The healing power of nature - You don't have to travel to the wilderness to reap the benefits of time spent in nature. You can find the power of nature right in your own neighborhood. A calmer mind, a brighter mood, and a healthier body are all closer than you think.

You don't have to travel to the wilderness to reap the benefits of time spent in nature. You can find the power of nature right in your own neighborhood. A calmer mind, a brighter mood, and a healthier body are all closer than you think.

01/01/2026

Do you need an advance directive? - Creating an advance directive is one of the most caring steps you can take for yourself and your family. By writing down your healthcare wishes now, you ensure that your values guide your care if you ever can't speak for yourself.

Creating an advance directive is one of the most caring steps you can take for yourself and your family. By writing down your healthcare wishes now, you ensure that your values guide your care if you ever can't speak for yourself.