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| Brent Talley |
As pharmacist manager of Hayes
Barton Pharmacy in Raleigh, Brent Talley often
fields questions from his older customers about Medicare—what’s covered and
what’s not—and he’s always happy to help them navigate what can be a very
confusing system.
Which is why Brent—whose pharmacy delivers
prescriptions to Springmoor on a weekly basis—has been
invited to speak with seniors at a community seminar hosted by Springmoor to
help them understand their options, and what’s at stake.
In a seminar on Oct. 1, and two more on Oct.
29 and Nov. 5, Brent walks seniors through Medicare Parts A, B, C and D, and the associated advantage plans available,
with an emphasis on Part D, with which he is most involved.
His overarching advice to seniors: “Make a very
informed decision on exactly what you are getting into and what you are doing.
It needs to be an informed decision, and if you don’t understand it, find
someone who can help you because it can have huge impacts on your health care in
the future.”
He ranks the confusion level for Medicare as a 7 out of 10 for
seniors because there are a lot of plans, rates, copays and long-term decisions
that play into any one person’s Medicare package, and supplemental insurance
rates can vary so much.
“I’m grateful to be able to help,” he said. “I’m flattered to be
a go-to person with connections to the medical society and to Springmoor.”
Springmoor, which accepts Medicare, is a
nationally-accredited CCRC (continuing care retirement community) offering life
care, located in a beautifully developed area in Northwest Raleigh. Springmoor
is designed to emphasize independent living, dignity, security, and peace of
mind.
Brent is a 2006 graduate of the UNC Eshelman
School of Pharmacy, where he received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree. After
graduation, Brent has been extensively involved in community pharmacy in the Triangle
area. In 2010, he joined the team at Hayes Barton Pharmacy, a locally owned and
operated store since 1929. Brent and his
staff take great pride in maintaining strong relationships with the community
and providing the highest level of patient care. Hayes Barton Pharmacy is
centrally located in the historic Five Points area of Raleigh, at the corner of
Glenwood and Fairview roads.
For more information about Springmoor Life Care Retirement
Community, visit our website at www.springmoor.org, find us on Facebook, or call us at 919-848-7000.
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