Florida’s pristine beaches and warm waters are a paradise for tourists and locals alike. However, beneath the surface, right now, there is something that you should be worried about. It’s called Vibrio vulnificus and if you haven’t already seen it in the news, it’s a “flesh-eating” bacterium that has been causing concern among health officials […]
Category Archives: Preparedness
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Aug
Aug
There are at least 27,487 people across the state of Florida that are homeless and this is a problem. Rates of homelessness are becoming more of a challenge across the U.S. and not just in Florida alone. However, a lot of these people who are currently without a home are over the age of 55 and this […]
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Aug
Aug
Hurricane season lasts from June to November of each year. NOAA predicted an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year with 13-20 named storms. Now is the time to prepare and here are some preparations you can start now: Your medicines – It is possible that prescription medication may not be attainable for a long period after […]
In-Home Care, Independent Living, Preparedness
Aging in Place: Why Most Seniors Want This and How to Make It More Possible
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May
May
Aging is natural and it’s something that everyone faces as each day passes and what most people want when it comes to growing older is to have the option to age in place…to age in their home…without skipping a beat in what they like to do day-to-day, and without sacrificing their independence. At least 90% […]
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Apr
Apr
Simple safety measures as the seasons shift always seem like a small thing to think about. However, if these safety measures are followed and thought about more often, more lives of seniors could be saved. Did you know that out of the 12,000 people that die from heat-related injuries that 80% of them are over […]