Online Workshops For Homebound Seniors During Quarantine

Austin, TX, April 15, 2020 —In an effort to keep seniors mentally active, provide spiritual relief and educate them on their Medicare options during the COVID-19 quarantine, Austin Regional Clinic, Premier Family Physicians, and Capital Medical Clinic are offering a myriad of free online classes for homebound seniors.

Anyone is welcome to attend a virtual “Medicare 101” Workshop and learn more about how Medicare works, what it covers, when to enroll, and how to avoid late enrollment penalties. Those who are approaching their mid-60s, eligible for Medicare coverage, or over 65 and about to retire can take advantage of these workshops—all while practicing safe social distancing in the comfort of their own home.

The workshops are offered by Austin Regional Clinic, Premier Family Physicians, and Capital Medical Clinic as part of the Connected Senior Care Advantage initiative, an innovative health model that improves the quality, efficiency and patient experience for Medicare patients.

The Medicare 101 seminars will be held online only and are scheduled as follows:

Premier Family Physicians: Wednesday, April 15, from 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Capital Medical Clinic: Thursday, April 16, from 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Austin Regional Clinic: Saturday, April 18, from 10 – 11 a.m.

Austin Regional Clinic: Saturday, April 18, from 1 – 2 p.m.

Reservations are encouraged. To RSVP: www.connectedseniorcareadvantage.com

One challenge brought on by the COVID-19 lockdown is many seniors feel isolated and lonely. Besides Medicare workshops, the physician groups are offering free spiritual, uplifting seminars to boost morale and keep seniors mentally active. Seniors can sign up for “Returning to Joy,” a spiritual seminar with hosts Kent and Cathy Larson, and “Flying Forward Together,” a storytelling seminar led by Iron Butterflies Founder and Austin philanthropist, Shelley Friend, with her guest authors.

The “Returning to Joy” and “Iron Butterflies: Flying Forward Together” seminars will be held online only and are scheduled as follows:

Returning to Joy: Tuesday, April 21, from 6 – 6:30 p.m.

Returning to Joy: Thursday, April 23, from 11 – 11:30 p.m.

Iron Butterflies: Wednesday, April 29, from 1 – 1:45 p.m.

Iron Butterflies: Thursday, May 14, from 9 – 9:45 a.m.

Iron Butterflies: Tuesday, May 26, from 1 – 1:45 p.m.

All session links will be available on the Connected Senior Care Advantage Website a few days prior to each event. Reservations are encouraged and information on how to join each event will be emailed to those who RSVP.