We hope all of our seniors had a wonderful Christmas! Though Christmas has passed, the holiday season is not over yet; New Year’s Day is around the corner. This decade is coming to a close, and soon it will be 2020! Change is on its way. Have you taken the time to reflect on your […]
Category Archives: FYI
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Dec
Dec
The holidays are a colorful season brimming with laughter, joy, and plenty of spirits. Alcoholic drinks like eggnog or ciders are as traditional as lighting a Christmas tree! But did you know that for the past five years, between the week of Christmas and New Year’s Day, about 300 people have lost their lives yearly […]
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Dec
Dec
Don’t miss Lake Monroe’s Lighted Boat Parade in Sanford on Dec 21st
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Nov
Daytona’s Annual Turkey Run is around the corner! Are you ready to check out more than 5,000 collector cars at the Daytona International Speedway? The event takes place Nov 28-Dec 1, 2019. Just a $15 admission from Thursday through Saturday and a $10 admission on Sunday gets you in. Seniors are encouraged to experience the […]
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Have you experienced Daytona’s Annual Turkey Run? If you enjoy collector cars or are interested in buying one, this is the event to go to. More than 5,000 collector cars are on display at the event with more than 1,500 that are ready for sale or trade. This is the largest classic car show and […]
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Nov
Nov
Did you know that climate change, affects human health and disease? The Third National Climate Assessment’s Health Chapter states that climate change will exacerbate existing health threats like respiratory and cardiovascular disease. “Save the earth” is more than buzzwords, it is a global crisis. The great news is that there is still time for change […]
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Oct
Oct
Internet usage among seniors is at an all-time high with more than half of the population using it to plan travel, find information, connect with family and friends, and much more. While it can be a great source of joy, it also comes with risks for those who are not careful. Scammers are lurking on […]
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Sep
Sep
Talk of an incoming recession has been published in every media outlet ever since the “inverted yield curve” phenomenon. The media has covered this crazed story dozens of times and will continue to feed Americans fear, as long as it sells. Recessions are normal in every developed economy. There are ups and downs, it is […]
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Sep
In 2019, it is estimated that more than 2.5 billion people are using smartphones worldwide! In the U.S., 94% of adults use mobile phones and 81% of those individuals are smartphone users according to the Pew Research Center. The adoption of smartphones is currently being led by the young, yet many seniors and adults over […]
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Sep
Sep
If you or a loved one have received bills for as many as five months of premiums, do not toss that bill away! According to the Social Security Administration, “Due to a processing error in January, some Medicare Advantage and Part D beneficiaries’ requests to have premiums withheld from their Social Security benefit checks did […]
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Aug
Six years ago, the AARP published a study that found many family caregivers performed medical/nursing tasks for care recipients. These tasks included managing medications, helping with assistive mobility, preparing food for special diets, providing wound care, even using monitors. Now, a new study shows more family caregivers are assuming responsibility for particularly demanding procedures. One […]
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Aug
Sometimes it pays to review basic information. This is certainly true when it comes to Medicare; a survey conducted by the Medicare administration revealed that a majority of seniors could not name or describe the four parts of the Medicare system. This is information that every senior should have at hand, especially when signing up […]