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An elderly man with a white beard sits on a couch, wearing a blue striped shirt, and holds his knee with both hands while grimacing in pain.

Pain Explained by Types and Impacts

Pain: physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.; a distressing sensation in a particular part of the body; mental or emotional suffering or torment We’ve all experienced some sort of physical, mental, or emotional pain. Pain is a signal that something is wrong and requires repair and healing. As a Certified Senior...

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What Self-Care and Stress Management Look Like for Caregivers

Whether a caregiver is a family member, friend, private or professional, they pour their heart and soul into their job to ensure the person in their charge is properly cared for and has everything they need to remain independent at home for as long as possible. I have had the pleasure of employing and working...

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Be Prepared to Safely Ride Out the Remainder of Hurricane Season 2025

By the time this blog is published, hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean this season, will have come and gone. It may not have impacted our beautiful Best Coast, but it should serve as a reminder that we must all be prepared. September is Preparedness Month, so I have decided to...

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Navigating the Road to Resources and Benefits for Veterans

On Friday, June 6th, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Port Charlotte, where he signed three new laws that expand mental health services, nursing care access, and consumer protections for veterans, Gulf Coast News Now reported. I’m always grateful when new programs and benefits become available for veterans,...

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AFib vs Heart Attack: Know the Difference

While I was on an extended vacation, a dear friend and colleague was at her home when she began feeling strange. Her heart was racing, her blood pressure was elevated, and she thought she was having a heart attack. Fortunately, her adult son was visiting and called 911. She was rushed by ambulance to Trinity...

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Understanding PTSD, Trauma, Triggers, and Treatment

Over the last 15 years, I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of meeting hundreds of seniors and veterans with varying needs from many walks of life. A relatively small percentage of them, mostly veterans, have experienced serious trauma in their lives that has led to different degrees of post-traumatic stress. Considering June is PTSD Awareness...

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Advocate for Seniors and Their Mental Health

The stigma that surrounds mental health is slowly diminishing thanks to celebrities, athletes, and actors who are sharing their own experiences. People like Adele, Lady Gaga, Dwayne Johnson, Kristen Bell, Simone Biles, and Prince Harry, to name a few, have used their public platforms to advocate for mental health as they directly faced mental conflicts...

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Act FAST When Stroke Suddenly Strikes

When I awoke the Monday following Easter, I was shocked to see news reports that Pope Francis had suffered a stroke early that morning, slipped into a coma, and died from resulting heart failure. Wow. I had just watched him deliver an Easter blessing and ride his Popemobile through crowds of the faithful in St....

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12 Coping Strategies for Caregivers to People with Parkinson’s Disease

When I arrived for my shift as a caregiver to a 77-year-old gentleman with Parkinson’s disease, the morning caregiver told me the man had done well and had a great day. However, it was as if she flipped a switch on her way out, because the man got up from the kitchen table, became very...

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