RWW June 19, 2019 Guest Leonilda Baptiste Jarvis “Wellness through Medicare in the VI”

Conversation Thoughts and Questions

These are for reflection and used for guidance only. The conversation takes on its own energy.

The first two are asked of all guests.

1. What does wellness mean to you?
2. What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise.
3. Hurricane Irma and Maria changed all our lives in so many ways. Before we get into our Medicare conversation please reflect on your recovery journey. What have learned about yourself that is helpful as you move forward in the recovery process and the start of hurricane season?
4. For those who are not familiar with Medicare, please briefly tell listening audience what it is? This is not to be confused with Medicaid?
5. Who is eligible for Medicare and what is covered?
6. The cost of prescriptions continue to increase. What can seniors do to deal with this very challenging reality?
7. How are benefits evaluated?
8. How extensive is the senior population in the VI that is enrolled in the Medicare program?
9. What are the biggest challenges seniors / elders face in staying healthy and well in the Vi?
10. Are there any recent changes to to the program that have impacts on our population.
11. Share an example of how an individual applies for and uses the program. What can an individual expect? Easy process or one that requires patience and plenty follow through?
12. What role do family members play in coordinating and supporting the care of the senior members of their families?
13. Do you work with individuals to solve problems or unexpected issues or are they referred to someone else?
14. Were there any lessons learned or insights discovered from the hurricanes about the health / well being of the Medicare population in the VI?

12 . Share your contact information for follow up by our listening audience.

Closing thoughts or words of encouragement to the audience. What’s the take away for those who are listening.