Managing Inflation

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It’s hard for just about everyone to cope with skyrocketing inflation and high costs foreverything right now. For older adults living on a fixed income, these price increases can take even more of a hit on their pocketbooks. […]
SCAM Avoidance

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Seniors are often a target market for scammers because they may have extra time or money to get lured in by scammers. One way to protect the senior loved one in your life from scams is to stay […]
Flu Shots

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October rolls around, and that means it’s time for football, Fall, Halloween, and….vaccines? Yes, indeed—the older adults in your life (and you, as their caregiver/loved one) need to get ready to roll up their sleeves and get the […]
hurricane Ian lessons

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The devastation from Hurricane Ian continues to shock those of us in Southwest Florida as well as those around the U.S. who have seen news images of its damage. Although the Bradenton/Sarasota area was not the main area […]
Hobby Fraud

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Many of us love pursuing our hobbies, be it cooking, photography, classic cars, or many other options. Yet did you know that you could get bilked out of your hard-earned money and possessions through hobby scams? This is […]
Respiratory Therapy

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You’ve likely heard of or perhaps worked with a physical therapist and an occupational therapist. Yet how about a respiratory therapist? Just what do people with this in-demand job do, and will your senior loved one ever have […]
Senior Gifts

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It’s that most wonderful time of the year again when we turn our attention to the holidays. If you’re looking for a few gift ideas for a senior loved one in your life, then look no further as […]
Senior Transportation

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If you care for a senior loved one in Manatee County or the surrounding area and they no longer drive, you may wonder how they’ll be able to get to appointments, the grocery store, and other obligations. This […]
Palliative Care

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November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. With 1.61 millionMedicare beneficiaries using hospice and palliative care in 2019, a 3.9% increase over the previous year, it’s obvious that the need for these important end-of-life services remains and continues […]
Enrolling in Medicare

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It’s time to take a look at your Medicare options for 2023 if you haven’t already. Every year from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has an open enrollment period for Medicare. During this […]