Florida

Unclaimed Financial Aid is Available for Seniors Many older adults struggle to make ends meet every month, unaware that billions of dollars worth of aid is going unclaimed. Elaine Ross was living in central Florida in 2007 when a hurricane destroyed her home. Her insurance didn’t cover most of her belongings, so she started working ...
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia isn’t easy. It can be one of the hardest, most emotional health care journeys families encounter in their life. It isn’t widely known that there are actually 100 different types of dementia. Lewy body and Frontal Lobal are a couple of examples. Regardless of what type ...
Navigating home health care can be very stressful.  We get calls from people inquiring about care, community assistance options, or even just guidance. Each individual is treated with respect and dignity.  South Florida currently has plenty of options and finding the right one can be exhausting, confusing, and extremely frustrating.  It doesn’t have to be.  ...
“How Important is it to Have my Will, Medical POA and DNR?” The short answer is having a Will is very important. In the state of Florida, there are certain requirements for the courts and medical providers that are important for your healthcare now, and your legacy after you pass away. Listed below are a ...
05 Jun 2020
Home Care Mistakes Home Care Mistakes result in frustration and stress, or worse. They can occur during an already difficult medical/health situation. An unsatisfied experience is often preventable. People seek out help at home when they are either post-surgery, undergoing an illness, are a primary caregiver, or have a long term, degenerative disease ( i.e. ...
29 May 2020
Hurricane Covid -19 Hurricane Covid-19 season is upon us. We have had two named storms already in May. Forecasts for an above average season have us all on edge. Because the Corona virus is changing our lives, plans, movements and so on, we must begin preparing and making plans now. Licensed Home Care companies must ...
Driving Alternatives Recently, 97-year-old Prince Philip of England was in a minor car crash. Itis believed that he was at fault. He is fine and the other driver is recovering from some cuts and her passenger has a broken wrist. Needless to say, the Palace and Royal family have taken notice along with the rest ...
30 Aug 2018
Rescuing Evidence – Preserving the History of the Holocaust Rescuing the Evidence is a project of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.  USHMM  preserves testimonials and items from the people who perished or were witness to  WWII. Time is dwindling away for any actual survivors as they are in their eighties and nineties now. The ...
21 Aug 2018
Eldercare Nutrition is a Big Part of Being a Caregiver Grocery shopping and meal preparation are as important when caring for a senior retiree as it is for a growing child. We all do better when we are well-nourished. Eldercare nutrition means a heart and brain healthy diet. Heart and brain issues often show up ...
Family Visits with Ill Parents Family visits are typical in South Florida during the winter months.  Many adult sons and daughters will visit their elder parents at least once a year to enjoy the sunshine. When an older parent has a disease or illness, some preparation from all sides are warranted.  When a mother or ...
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