Holidays

19 Dec 2022
Unclaimed Financial Aid is Available for Seniors
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 ...
03 Dec 2020
Winter Depression in the Elderly
Winter Depression in the Elderly Winter depression in the elderly is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This year Covid-19 restrictions will cause higher than usual rates of seasonal depression.  Many seniors have acclimated to being inside more. But limited visiting with friends, socializing, and get-together with family will increase feelings of isolation. Because it ...
24 Dec 2019
Resolutions Anyone?
Resolutions Anyone? Resolutions anyone? Does anyone still make resolutions, they intend on keeping? “Res-o-lu-tion” is defined (Oxford Dictionary) as a firm decision to do or not to do something. It is a defined intention of resolve and very popular around the New Year. So why do so many New Year resolutions go unfulfilled even when made ...
11 Nov 2019
Holiday Cheer or Stress?
Holiday Cheer or Stress? Holiday Cheer or Stress? Take control this season. The holidays are weeks away but the joy and stress of this season is already being felt. Planning is a key to having cheerful holidays. Whether you are traveling, having visitors or don’t have any plans, there is no getting away from the ...
06 Dec 2018
Resolutions 2019
Resolutions for New Year Resolutions 2019, yes a new opportunity at a fresh start is just weeks away. Who doesn’t plan to start a new diet and exercise more in the coming year? Gym memberships spike in January and then fall off as people revert back to usual habits and patterns. Perhaps a new resolution is to ...
07 Dec 2017
Family Visits this Winter
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 ...
15 Nov 2017
Holiday Joy: Deck the Stress
Holiday Season, Keep the Joy With Halloween over, the Holiday season is upon us!  Thoughts go to Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah and hearts skip a beat. Shopping, meal preparation, gifts, family gatherings, travel, budgets, and planning all jumble together as the Holiday season takes over. It is “supposed” to be a season of thanks, good wishes, joy and ...
30 Nov 2016
Holiday Spirit Minus Stress
Holiday Season is Upon Us Holiday season cannot be ignored. The music, television programs, decorations and sales promotions are all around us. Unfortunately with all the joy comes expectations and stress. After all, things do not happen by themselves, or by elves.  Here in Florida, it also a time for out of town visitors – ...
13 Nov 2015
Seniors, Saying “No” at the Holidays
Setting limits around the holidays is a way of making it through holiday stress.     Spending money is just one of the stresses we encounter around the holidays. Sure it should be a wonderful time of family, friends and good cheer but we all know that  “The Holiday” also pose some real challenges as ...