September 2024 Newsletter

It’s time for some comfortable September weather! Look below for tips on finding spectacular red and golden leaves, learn about National Life Insurance Awareness Month, and more.

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September: A Salute to Life Insurance

September is National Life Insurance Awareness Month.

The goals are to educate everyone about life insurance and help them make the right coverage choices.

We feel that this month is a time for you to consider some important aspects of life insurance. For example:

Life Insurance is not a “one size fits all” proposition. There are different plans for different people.
Life insurance can stand between your loved ones and the high cost of “final expenses” if anything should happen to you.
Life insurance may be less expensive than you think. At American Senior Benefits we offer a wide selection of plans to meet most any budget.
Even if you have life insurance, you may not have enough. Let’s talk about what you really need.
Contact me today to set up a free, no- obligation policy review during this Life Insurance Awareness Month.

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Favorite Fall Foliage Getaways

With summer fading, it’s time to think about a fall foliage getaway!

This fall see the most beautiful leaves in the world, and much more.

The changing leaves are like a “wave that ripples from north to south.” (Big Think.)

Here are a few destinations to consider. All are conveniently located in the U.S.A.

Acadia National Park, Maine
The Berkshires, MA
Charlottesville, Virginia
Bucks County, PA
Cheyenne, Wyoming
French Lick West Baden, Indiana

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Unintentional Weight Loss

As people age, many find that they are losing weight – unintentionally. In fact, after the age of 65, it’s normal to lose 0.2 to 0.4 pounds of body weight per year (Web MD).

Unintentional weight loss can be dangerous if you lose 5% or more of your body weight every 6-12 months.

Research shows that men normally tend to reach their maximum weight around age 55 and women at 65. They both begin to lose less than half a pound per year.

It’s important to remember that healthy weight loss in older adults should be gradual.

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Social Security News

The Social Security Administration announced that customers who created an online account (e.g., My Social Security) before September 18, 2021, will soon be required to transition to a “Login.gov” or “ID me” account to continue access to their online services.

According to Social Security, the advantages of the change include simplifying the sign-in experience. A final date for the transition has not yet been set.

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Good Taste, Good Health

Cream of Asparagus Soup

This soup is smooth, creamy, and easy to make.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 yellow onion, diced (about 4 oz)
1 medium shallot, diced (about 2 oz.)
2 large garlic cloves, minced
cooking oil spray (avocado or vegetable oil)
1 lb bunch asparagus, bottom of stalks removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth, low-sodium or no sodium
2 cups fat-free half-and-half
1 tbsp fresh dill, minced
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Heat a large pot over high heat for 2 min.
Spray pot with cooking oil, add onion, shallot, and garlic cloves, and sauté for 2 min, then reduce heat to low.
Continue cooking until mixture is softened, about 5 min. Bring heat back to high, and sauté asparagus for 2 min or until bright green.
Remove about 1 cup of cooked asparagus (if you remove a few onions or shallots, that’s fine).
Add vegetable or chicken broth, half-and-half, dill, sea salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and purée in blender or food processor.
Stir in remaining asparagus pieces and serve.