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Famous Fishing Village of Cortez, Florida Lures Visitors With “Passport”

If you live in the Bradenton/Sarasota area, you’ve probably visited the famous fishing village of Cortez, Florida, at some point. Cortez, located west of Bradenton on the way to Bradenton Beach, continues to operate as a commercial fishing village, a heritage it’s maintained for more than 100 years. Cortez has an annual festival every February…

Cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgeries in the U.S. Cataracts are common in people over age 65. With the frequency of cataract surgery around the U.S. and with the aging of the U.S. population, we share here some frequently asked questions—FAQs—about cataract surgery. The information is from the National Eye Institute…

5 Tricks and Tips to Help Make Money Management Easier for Seniors

As we get older, managing our finances may get a little trickier. You may have more time to pay your bills and balance your checking account than you did when you worked full-time. However, vision changes and the occasional “senior moment” may get in the way of efficient money management. Your money demands also change…

A Closer Look at Drug and Alcohol Addiction Among the Elderly

When you hear that someone is addicted to drugs or alcohol, what image do you have in your mind? Is it of a person who is younger or middle-aged? You may be surprised to learn how common drug and alcohol addiction are among the older population. In fact, 2.5 million older adults are addicted to…

6 Signs of Senior Addiction, and How You Can Help

Special thanks to The Recovery Village for this guest blog! The Recovery Village helps adults of all ages overcome addiction with locations throughout Florida and the US. When considering the demographics that commonly struggle with drug or alcohol addiction, the elderly may not be the first that comes to mind. However, in the United States,…

Article Advises How and When to Help an Older Parent With Finances

Sound management of finances is important for adults of any age. Unfortunately, some of the health or cognitive problems we face as we get older can make this a challenging task. In May, the Wall Street Journal published an article on when to step in with an older parent to help manage finances. We share…

Can You Pass This Bradenton/Sarasota Quiz?

Think you know all there is to know about the Bradenton/Sarasota area? Take this true/false quiz to find out! Share it with your friends, and see who can get the most correct answers! Answers appear at the end. 1. Bradenton is home to the company Tropicana. 2. Actor Denzel Washington has visited Bradenton Beach, Florida.…