Happy New Year! With a new year comes the chance for new beginnings and since a new year often comes with change, we wanted to provide you with a few things to expect. So, what will life be like in 2022? What will the future hold for us as a society and what changes can […]
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Dec
Dec
Good nutrition, proper rest and medical care are all recognized as important elements of senior health. Social media and marketing professionals do an outstanding job of targeting seniors with information (and misinformation) about food, drugs, Medicare plans, and sleep aids. There is another essential element for maintaining good senior health that is not heavily advertised. […]
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Dec
Dec
Medicare’s Enrollment Periods Unlike the health insurance you may have had before turning 65, Medicare has multiple “enrollment periods.” Each of these windows is designed for people in a specific situation. You may be new to Medicare, changing residences or trying out an Advantage plan to see how you like it. There is likely to […]
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Nov
Nov
Being a caregiver can be hard. In fact, we all burn out at some point and will need a break. When a primary caregiver needs a break, respite care can provide short-term relief. Respite care is basically time off so that the primary caregivers can get away from their responsibilities for physical and emotional relief. Respite […]
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Nov
Nov
Medicare has opened its Open Enrollment Period and will take place through December 7. Every year at this time, it is wise to reevaluate your Medicare coverage, making certain that it still suits your needs. Those needs can change, and insurance coverage should change with them. Many seniors reach Medicare age having few health problems, taking […]
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Oct
Oct
For the last year and a half, seniors have been keenly aware of the threat from Covid. This seems natural, as the virus has proved especially deadly for people over age 65. Adults over 65 accounted for 80% of Covid hospitalizations and are at a significantly higher risk of death than younger patients. At the […]
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Oct
Oct
Tired of long wait times at urgent care for a minor ailment like a cold or urinary tract infection? Dispatch Health is a service that comes to your home to treat non-life-threatening issues. With them, there is no need to call the ambulance or go to the emergency room for symptoms such as shortness of […]
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Jul
Jul
| Written by Dr. Regina Asihene | Being a caregiver can be hard. In fact, we all burn out at some point and will need a break. When a primary caregiver needs a break, respite care can provide short-term relief. Respite care is basically time off so that the primary caregivers can get away from […]
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Jun
Jun
The state of Florida recognizes the critical importance of its senior citizens. In fact, Florida’s government has a department dedicated exclusively to providing information, assistance and services to seniors. The Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) is a hidden gem, full of good stuff for seniors and their families. Programs range from a senior legal […]
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Jun
Jun
Are you new to the Volusia County area or looking for a new primary care physician? Our Approved Vendor, A One Family Practice, is run by Dr. Kashyap Patel, MD and Dr. Savitha B. Kasturi, DO, who are both certified in Family Medicine and have been serving the Volusia County area for more than 15 years. […]
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Apr
Apr
By PharmacyChecker Canadian and other international online pharmacies can help you (and have already helped millions of Americans) save a lot of money. How much are we talking here? Often, folks who compare prices on www.pharmacychecker.com end up paying a whopping 90% less than what they might pay at their local Walgreens or Walmart. With […]
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Mar
Mar
Seniors are frequent targets for unscrupulous “scam artists.” Scammers know that older people are likely to be more trusting and gracious than younger adults, and they are more likely to have assets like cash savings, real estate or good credit. In 2019, the Special Committee on Aging of the U.S. Senate estimated that American seniors […]