As Americans are living longer and longer each year, the demand for family caregivers continues to grow. November is National Family Caregiver Month and it can be an important reminder to make sure that we care for the caregivers who are spending their days caring for loved ones. Did you know that, according to the… Read more »
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Help Us Celebrate National Pets for Veterans Day
Reviewed by Kellen Bryant, Esq. Did you know that National Pets for Veterans Day is celebrated on October 21st each year? It is a day to spread awareness of the emotional needs of veterans and assist them in transitioning back into civilian life. The organization, Pets for Vets, was founded on October 21, 2009, by… Read more »
Are You Ready for Medicare Open Enrollment in 2020?
Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment period begins October 15th and ends December 7th. This annual event gives Medicare recipients the opportunity to make changes to their existing plans. Considering changes to things such as costs and providers, have you considered making changes this open enrollment period? You should at least consider reevaluating your needs and coverage… Read more »
7 Senior Advocacy Resources to Share with an Aging Parent
Reviewed by Kellen Bryant, Esq. The month of May is dedicated to Older Americans, and deservedly so. It is officially designated both National Elder Law Month and National Older Americans Month. More than just celebrating seniors, however, the legal community and elder care advocacy groups stand ready to provide a wide range of support services… Read more »
Resources for a Loved One with Parkinson’s Disease
Reviewed by Kellen Bryant, Esq. Even as we focus on Covid-19 throughout Florida, and across the nation, we know that you and your Older American loved ones may have additional concerns. We recently learned that the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of many events usually held during Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Since it is… Read more »
6 Tips for Reducing Controllable Risk Factors for Heart Disease and Cancer
Reviewed by Mike Jorgensen, Esq. This February we celebrate American Heart Month and Cancer Prevention Month. It is a dual opportunity to raise awareness and support millions of people and families affected by two of the most common and deadly diseases in the United States. Did you know heart disease is the… Read more »
Retiring Abroad
Authored by David Lillesand, Esq. Reviewed by Patricia Keyes, Esq. Are you considering retiring abroad? Below are some important issues to consider. First issue – if you are receiving SSI elderly or SSI disability, and you are outside the country for 30 days or more, you lose the benefits. However, for those of us who… Read more »
A Florida Hero’s Story
Submitted by Jill Burzynski Reviewed by Walt Shurden While other Floridians have received the Medal of Honor, Robert R. Ingram is perhaps the only living current Floridian to have achieved this honor. Robert Roland Ingram (born January 20, 1945 in Clearwater) is a retired United States Navy hospital corpsman third class and a recipient of… Read more »
2017 Could Be Your Worst Year Ever!
Authored by Walt Shurden Reviewed by Mary F. Trotter January is the benchmark month where we tally up how we did last year and tweak what we are doing to make the next year better. This casual type of planning assumes we are on a steady trajectory. But what if 2017 brings bad health,… Read more »