A will is a document where you can state what you would like to happen to your property, assets, and belongings when you die. However, you may be surprised to learn that 2 out of 3 Americans don’t have a will, according to a survey from Caring. com. Here are more details on what a…
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What You Need to Know About Guardianship for Older Adults
The recently released Netflix movie “I Care A Lot” has sparked some real curiosity about what guardianship is. In the movie, the lead character Marla Grayson manages to bilk her older adult clients out of money and assets once she is appointed as their guardian. If you care for an older adult or if you…
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1950s Town Square Concept for Those With Alzheimer’s Coming to Bradenton/Sarasota
Imagine a town square that’s straight out of the 1950s or 1960s, complete with a diner (playing the oldies), a beauty shop, a department store, an old-fashioned movie theater, and a pub with a pool table and 1950s memorabilia. For someone living with Alzheimer’s disease, memory is a constant struggle. However, the use of “immersive…
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How Do You Know When an Older Adult Needs Help With Their Mental Health?
Among those age 55 and older, about 20% have a mental health concern, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These include anxiety, mood disorders such as depression, and cognitive impairment. It’s also no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic forced many older adults into isolation to stay safe. This may have helped them…
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How to Sign Up for a COVID-19 Vaccine in Manatee or Sarasota Counties
If you’re looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine, you may sometimes feel like you’re in a maze that never ends. Although some older adults have received the vaccine with little effort, others have fallen down a spiral to track it down. Here’s more information on how and where to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you…
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Here’s Technology That Can Improve Everyday Life for Older Adults
Technology—some days, it makes your life easier. Other days, it seems to create more problems than it’s worth. That said, there are some types of technology that can help the lives of older adults in your life. Here are a few devices you could consider for older loved ones that should simplify some parts of…
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4 Tips for Caregiving for a Loved One With Cancer
Caring for an older loved one with cancer is not an easy task. However, it’s something that you likely feel is important for you to do, even with its emotional and logistical challenges. To help make caregiving for a loved one with cancer a little easier, here are a few tips: 1. Learn all that…
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