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 […]
Category Archives: Preparedness
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Feb
Feb
Keep an Eye out for your upcoming Electricity Bill….cha-ching, yes The Florida Public Services Commission What do you know about the Florida Public Service Commission? Perhaps we should ask “What do you know about your recent electric power bills?” Most people would answer “nothing’ or “not much” to the first question, but they are likely […]
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Dec
Dec
Some areas in Florida may be colder than others. Stay inform as to the latest weather forecast. Click here for more.
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Nov
Nov
Did you know that there have been 36 million fall incidents reported for seniors across the U.S.? The unfortunate thing is that 32,000 deaths resulted from those falls. For some seniors, living with family makes sense. In other cases having a caregiver makes the most sense. Additionally, some seniors would prefer to live alone to maintain their […]
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Nov
Nov
She left quite a mess behind. The clean up will start soon, just be careful and stay informed as far as road closures etc. See here: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/11/10/here-are-the-road-closures-in-central-florida-amid-hurricane-nicole/
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Nov
Nov
Make sure your preparing before landfall and for resources please click here.
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Jul
Jul
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
In the northern Atlantic Ocean, hurricane season begins on June 1st and ends on November 30th. The most dangerous month of the season is September when historically the average of mature hurricanes peaks. If you have lived in Florida long enough, then you know the power that lies within a hurricane. According to NASA, “hurricanes […]
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