Knowledge is Power in Fight Against Elder Abuse
Did you know that June 15 is World Elder Abuse Day? When it comes to elder abuse in the United States, the statistics are staggering. In any given year, predators successfully target approximately 5 million seniors here. In addition to experiencing various types of...
Coronavirus & Social Distancing Activities
The Coronavirus has led to families to engage in social distancing. This will impact elders and multi-generational households. This is a list of activities for families that are appropriate for social distancing.
Caregiving: It Takes a Village
“It takes a village” is an African proverb meaning it takes a village to allow a child to grow in a safe, healthy environment. That same proverb applies to providing our elders with a safe, healthy environment, even aging in place. According to the...
2020 Important Social Security, Medicare, Tax, & Medicaid Numbers
What are the income limits and Medicaid numbers for 2020.
Can I Use Florida Medicaid in Another State?
A common question we receive is “Can I use Florida Medicaid in another state?” Most Medicaid recipients assume they can use it across state lines. However, Medicaid can only be used in the state where the recipient is eligible except in emergencies or...
Medical Alert Systems: Talking to Aging Parents
Medical alert systems can be a vital tool in maintaining a frail elderly parent’s independence. Many people’s only knowledge of a medical alert system is Lifecall’s “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” catchphrase. It has become a catch phrase for memes and...
How Can I Help Hurricane Michael Relief?
Hurricane Michael tore through the Florida Panhandle from Gadsden County to Panama City Beach leaving devastation from the Gulf coast through Alabama and Georgia. Florida towns like Marianna, Lynnhaven and Blountstown will be without power and possibly drinkable water...
Will The Government Shutdown Affect You?
The federal government shutdown at midnight on Saturday, January 20, 2018, because the Senate rejected a temporary spending patch that would have kept the government open as the Congress, the Senate, and White House negotiated a budget or an appropriations bill to...
