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Let's Talk! – Caitlin BenVau

Caitlin BenVau is a talented rocket scientist whose work has taken her from the remote deserts of West Texas to the cutting-edge lunar landing projects in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Diagnosed at 13 with common variable immune deficiency (CVID), Caitlin's journey is a testament to resilience, community and the belief that health challenges don't have to define your future… full article (pdf)

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First Aid at Home

My kids say I am overprotective, but I think I am a responsible adult who hopes for the best, prepares for the worst and tells my still-growing kids "no" when something seems too risky. They are active and adventurous like their father, but accident-prone and clumsy like me, and they tend to get hurt during the course of regular life. Once, my son split open his scalp while playing with little toy cars on his lowto-the-ground, super-safe toddler bed. One of my daughters sustained a finger gash while using safety scissors at school. Both of my daughters collided while they were running on gravel in the dark, knocking each other to the ground and causing major knee injuries to both of them at the same time. I think insisting they wear helmets while learning how to use roller blades is fair and warranted, no matter how much they protest… full article (pdf)

Ask the Experts

Reader: Can an HSA Account Be Used with Medicare?

Abbie: As you get closer to Medicare enrollment, it's smart to think ahead about how to use your HSA effectively. You can use the money in your HSA to pay for many Medicare-related costs. These include your premiums for Medicare Part B (doctor visits and outpatient care), premiums for Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage) and Medicare Advantage plans (Part C). You can also use it to pay for deductibles, co-payments and coinsurance… full article (pdf)