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Wear Red for American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month which promotes awareness for a variety of conditions from strokes to high blood pressure. According to the American Heart Association heart disease is the number one killer among women. “Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds.” Check…

Although Florida winter is much different than winter everywhere else, Floridians still get cold. Sometimes it’s challenging to maintain healthy habits like eating fruits and vegetables during the winter months. Here are a few things to keep in mind this winter season to help yourself and your aging loved ones. Keep warm Even though many…

Get the real Florida experience at Mixon Fruit Farms by trying homegrown oranges and petting an alligator. There’s lots to do from sampling sweet treats, learning all about orange juice and meeting even more exotic wildlife. Shop around Mixon Market Take a stroll around the indoor market and sample fresh fruits and juices made on…

New Year, New You: Financial Awareness Month

With the start of every new year, people make resolutions to make big changes. But what if we just improve on things we already do, like keeping track of our finances? With just a few helpful financial tips and reminders, 2016 can shape up to be so much easier. Keep tabs on all your money…

Local Lookouts: Great Spots for Visitors in Manatee and Sarasota Counties

As family and friends come down for the holidays, take your visitors to the best places that display Florida's beauty. Snooty: Oldest Living Manatee Get into the Florida spirit by visiting the state’s top marine mammal and Manatee County’s namesake: the manatee. At the South Florida Museum in downtown Bradenton, you can visit the world’s oldest…

Traveling can be stressful, especially with senior family members, but the reward is well worth the process: time with family and friends. Hopefully these tips on how to travel with elderly equipment can make your holiday travel experience better. Seniors ages 75 and older are not required to remove shoes and light jackets during the screening process. If…

With the holidays upon us, get into the gift giving spirit by finding the best gift for the senior in your life. Gifts can range from simple necessities to extravagant luxuries; it's up to you to decide what will fit your senior’s needs and personality. The Necessities Especially if your loved one lives in a…