Sometimes, despite our best efforts, family caregivers are not enough. Family caregivers, often tirelessly, dedicate themselves to taking care of elderly relatives. An elderly loved one, however, may develop care needs that exceed the abilities of a family caregiver....
Did you know that Medicaid is only available as long as the applicant is in need of medical services? One of the reasons why is because it is a means-based program in Florida. Further, in most instances, to qualify to receive Medicaid Institutional Care Program...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and public education is a major part of the national support campaign. Did you know one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes? In addition, two-thirds of women with invasive breast cancer will...
It’s never too early for Florida seniors to plan for hurricane season. From June 1st through November 30th, the Florida peninsula is at risk of being battered by the massive storms. While this comes as no surprise to Floridians, unfortunately, Florida seniors are...
Every year on June 15th, the United Nations spearheads World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is an opportunity to recognize the challenges facing Older Americans, and to help protect vulnerable older populations around the world from the growing epidemic of abuse. In...
Isolation is one of the biggest challenges the older generation faces. Unfortunately, the technology gap continues to grow and can contribute to the loneliness our senior loved ones may feel. One of the greatest gifts you can give the Older Americans in your life this...
