Opinion

SDDVA December Column

As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush of festive preparations— shopping, cooking, and planning gatherings. However, this time of year can be particularly challenging for many people, especially veterans and those facing financial difficulties.
DARLEEN CUPPY

DARLEEN CUPPY

“Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote Cuppy’s Corner News Monday morning. Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. I enjoyed the rib sandwich, baked beans, macaroni salad and cake from the Senior Center. It was delivered by Joanne Grohs.Tuesday my granddaughter Nicole Cuppy Hedt came to visit me.

“Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote my news Monday morning and Delia Atkinson got it later in the forenoon. I enjoyed the chicken cordon blue dinner and cake from the Manor kitchen.Tuesday, I enjoyed the pork dinner and cake from the Manor kitchen. My home health lady, Kelly Knippling Gran, came at 1:15 p.m.

“Cuppy’s Corner”

I wrote my Cuppy’s Corner News on Veterans Day, and Delia came to get it. I was so disappointed I couldn’t get the Veterans Day program to come in.
TOM DEAN, MD

TOM DEAN, MD

What Exactly Is Medicare Advantage?

TV these days is flooded with commercials promoting Medicare Advantage(MA). What is MA and why are they doing this?First of all, in spite of the name, MA is totally separate and is not a part of or an add-on to traditional Medicare. Medicare eligible citizens must choose one or the other – not both.
 

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