Did you know that heart blockages or plaque buildup on the artery wall (which could ultimately lead to coronary artery disease) usually occurs 10 years earlier for men compared to women? Of course, this will depend on individual circumstances and health standing but for men older than 45, these blockages often occur, this happens for […]
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Jul
Jul
In just one month of 2023, there were 9 deaths related to shark attacks, However, some experts will say that sharks aren’t always interested in humans. The thing is, their behavior is hard to determine and they pose an additional threat to seniors and those that may not be strong swimmers. Of course, being a […]
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Jul
Jul
In the U.S. debt is a big problem…medical debt being one of the primary areas for concern. Across the U.S. alone, people are expected to have about $195 billion in medical debt. This doesn’t even account for debt in other areas such as credit cards, student loans, car payments, and mortgages. 3 million people exactly, […]
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Jul
Jul
July is a month now more known for being social but why is this important for seniors of Florida? The short answers are depression, loneliness, and declining health. About 6.5 million seniors in the U.S. alone are experiencing both depression and loneliness and unfortunately, both of these factors affect long-term health. July is officially ‘Social […]
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Jul
Jul
As the years pass, our bodies undergo various changes, and our health becomes something we can’t ignore. One health concern that has been growing at an alarming rate among older adults is heart disease. Once perceived as a condition primarily affecting the middle-aged, heart disease is now making its presence felt among seniors more than […]
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Jul
Jul
Close to 30% of the U.S. population (29%) are caring for elderly family members or those that have chronic conditions. Among seniors, exactly 85% have at least one chronic health condition and this means that they often are cared for by family. With many seniors being under the care of their children or other family […]
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Jun
Jun
June is almost over and that means we’re headed into the next month of summer. July is filled with different weeks and days dedicated to different needs of awareness and World Brain Day is one of them. Anywhere between 5% and 55% of those 55 or older frequently suffer from neurological diseases. Reasons like this […]
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Jun
Jun
Seniors in Florida now have an extended opportunity to take advantage of a valuable program aimed at enhancing their home environments and it’s not something that you want to overlook. The Enhanced Home Care for the Elderly program, if you haven’t heard about it, offers financial assistance of up to $6,000 for qualifying seniors to make necessary […]
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Jun
Jun
Is 2023 going to present seniors with more difficulty, specifically at the grocery store? In recent years, shopping for everyday essentials has become a bit more difficult and a lot of that is due to COVID-19. We’ve endured toilet paper shortages and struggled to find shelf-stable foods and even baby formula. We’ve also witnessed prices […]
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Jun
Jun
We may have thought that we were moving well past the pandemic but COVID-19 is still affecting many people…especially seniors. Usually, this includes those that are immunocompromised or that have certain disabilities. The problem is that with everyone now throwing precautions to the wind…seniors are having to compensate and do more to protect themselves when […]
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Jun
Jun
If you live in Florida, you may have already noticed that it’s been a bit hotter than usual. Each month has been coming in at above-average temperatures and the issue is that this has been taking a toll on the finances of Florida citizens…especially Florida seniors. As temperatures rise, so do utility bills, leaving many struggling to […]
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Jun
Jun
The U.S. continues to come in well behind other industrialized countries when it comes to healthcare and Florida in particular…comes in 25th out of the entire country. Healthcare among seniors in general is already poor but for Florida seniors there is significantly more of a concern with more and more seniors suffering from multiple chronic […]