--- title: Zing Health Blog (2) description: Current news and health articles from Zing Health, a Medicare Advantage company (2) --- [![Zing Logo](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logozing.png?width=267&height=59&name=logozing.png)](https://www.myzinghealth.com) [![Zing Logo](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/hubfs/logozing.png)](https://www.myzinghealth.com) - [Live AmaZing](https://blog.myzinghealth.com) - [New Members](https://www.myzinghealth.com) - [Choosing Medicare](https://www.myzinghealth.com/medicare101) - [Enroll Now](https://www.myzinghealth.com/enroll) ## Live AmaZing #### [Equal Access for Elders: Removing Barriers and Promoting Inclusion](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/equal-access-person-centered-care) [telehealth](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/telehealth), [Blog](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/blog), [Health Equity](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/health-equity), [CareTeam](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/careteam), [end-of-life care](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/end-of-life-care), [holistic care](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/holistic-care), [DEI](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/dei), [interpreter](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/interpreter), [accessibility](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/accessibility), [person centered care](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/person-centered-care) [Zing Health](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/author/zing-health) Age can make it hard to stick with a regular healthcare routine. Pain or illness can limit access to care and restrict... [Read More](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/equal-access-person-centered-care) [![Woman assists man using walker.](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/hubfs/230424-ZH-Blog%20%2314-Equal%20Access%20for%20Elders%20Removing%20Barriers%20and%20Promoting%20Inclusion-FINAL.jpg)](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/equal-access-person-centered-care) #### [Comprehensive Screening Saves Lives for Older Women of Color](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/screening-older-women-of-color) [Wellness](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/wellness), [preventive care](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/preventive-care), [cancer screenings](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/cancer-screenings), [Blog](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/blog), [diabetes](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/diabetes), [women's health](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/womens-health), [high blood pressure](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/high-blood-pressure) [Zing Health](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/author/zing-health) Women learn to be alert about breast cancer at a young age, for good reason. Only lung cancer is deadlier, and routine... [Read More](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/screening-older-women-of-color) [![Woman presses stethoscope against older woman's chest.](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/hubfs/230412-ZH-Blog%20%2313-Comprehensive%20Screening%20Saves%20Lives%20for%20Older%20Women%20of%20Color-FINAL.jpg)](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/screening-older-women-of-color) #### [Community Partnerships Bring Focus to Depression and Dementia](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/community-partnerships-depression-dementia) [preventive care](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/preventive-care), [partnerships](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/partnerships), [depression](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/depression), [companionship](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/companionship), [natural immunity](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/natural-immunity), [holistic care](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/holistic-care), [community](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/community), [dementia](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/dementia) [Zing Health](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/author/zing-health) It’s normal to grow forgetful or distracted with age. But repeatedly forgetting the same things—or getting increasingly... [Read More](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/community-partnerships-depression-dementia) [![Community support group seated in circle.](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/hubfs/230411-ZH-Blog%20%2312-Community%20Partnerships%20Bring%20Focus%20to%20Depression%20and%20Dementia-FINAL%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/community-partnerships-depression-dementia) #### [Getting to Doctor’s Appointments: Telehealth and Transit Options for Older Adults](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/doctors-appointments-telehealth-transportation) [telehealth](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/telehealth), [Blog](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/blog), [medicare](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/medicare), [doctor's appointment](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/doctors-appointment), [accessibility](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/accessibility), [medical appointment transportation](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/medical-appointment-transportation) [Zing Health](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/author/zing-health) Without assistance, older adults might miss critical access to doctors and follow-up care. [Telehealth](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/telehealth-medicare) visits and... 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[Read More](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/asthma-allergy-triggers-home-prevention) [![Hand reaches for quick-relief asthma inhaler.](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/hubfs/230315-ZH-Blog10-Final%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/asthma-allergy-triggers-home-prevention) #### [Snooze Control: How Sleep Apnea Affects Diabetes, Heart, Mood and Weight](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/sleep-apnea-diabetes-heart-mood-weight) [Mental health](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/mental-health), [heart](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/heart), [diabetes](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/diabetes), [sleep](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/sleep), [sleep apnea](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/sleep-apnea), [insomnia](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/insomnia), [weight management](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/weight-management), [sleep disorders](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/sleep-disorders) [Zing Health](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/author/zing-health) Snoring and insomnia can be more than a simple nuisance. Individuals with sleep apnea stop breathing during sleep.... [Read More](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/sleep-apnea-diabetes-heart-mood-weight) [![Person at rest in bed.](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/hubfs/230309-ZH-Blog%209-Final%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/sleep-apnea-diabetes-heart-mood-weight) #### [Smoking Cessation: It’s Never Too Late for Older Adults to Quit Tobacco](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/smoking-cessation-older-adults) [Smoking Cessation](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/smoking-cessation) [Zing Health](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/author/zing-health) In many neighborhoods, it’s easier to buy cigarettes or vape products than fresh vegetables. With cigarettes so close... [Read More](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/smoking-cessation-older-adults) [![Woman reaches out to man in discussion group.](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/hubfs/230214-ZH-Blog8.jpg)](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/smoking-cessation-older-adults) #### [Accessible Travel for Older Adults: Plan for a Less Stressful Trip](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/accessible-travel) [travel](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/travel), [accessibility](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/accessibility) [Zing Health](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/author/zing-health) Travel schedules can be hectic and stressful, whether during the holidays or for a vacation. However, medical issues... [Read More](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/accessible-travel) [![Couple packing suitcase.](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/hubfs/221216-ZING-Blog7-Travel-FINAL.jpg)](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/accessible-travel) #### [Special Needs Plans Offer Customized Medicare Options for Chronic Care](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/special-needs-plans-chronic-care) [Medicare Advantage](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/medicare-advantage), [Blog](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/blog), [chronic conditions](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/chronic-conditions), [Annual Enrollment Period](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/annual-enrollment-period), [AEP](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/aep), [CSNP](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/csnp), [heart](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/heart), [diabetes](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/diabetes) [Zing Health](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/author/zing-health) Medicare beneficiaries may receive extra support and benefits to help with diabetes care, heart conditions and other... 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