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A younger woman in blue scrubs and an older woman in a white shirt sit at a table outdoors, talking. The older woman holds an orange in her hand as they engage in conversation.

FAST Action Required When Seniors Suffer a Stroke

I saw a post come across my Facebook newsfeed that took me by surprise. One of my friends had posted over Mother’s Day weekend asking for prayers of healing for her Mother-in-Law, Joan. Now, Joan is my aunt’s best friend, and I’ve known her and her family my entire life. Joan’s daughters were my babysitters...

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Make Memorial Day Memorable for Seniors in 2021

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, 2020 was one of the most challenging years of my life, and one of the most difficult years for my senior clients. Unfortunately, so many Florida seniors were lost due to COVID-19, and so many more were left alone, isolated and depressed. Routines were disrupted, and...

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11-Point Checklist for Seniors to Prepare for Severe Storms in 2021

The world was pummeled by the COVID pandemic and a barrage of severe tropical storms and hurricanes in 2020, and a record number of 30 named storms. Unfortunately, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has forecast another above-average storm season in 2021. According to USA Today, “An average season typically spawns seven hurricanes and...

A man with glasses looks at several prescription pill bottles lined up on a bathroom shelf, seen from above and slightly behind. The reflection of the bottles and his hand appears in the mirror.

Expired Medications Carry Certain Risks for Seniors

I recently went in search of triple antibiotic ointment for a minor wound I sustained while doing yard work. As I rummaged through our medicine cabinet, I found everything but the ointment! As I perused the items along the shelves of the cabinet, I realized from aged packaging and expiration dates that many of them...

A smiling caregiver assists an elderly man in a white shirt and blue plaid pajama pants as he stands in a bedroom with dark dressers and various items in the background.

In-Home Care is a Beneficial, Affordable Option for Seniors with Parkinson’s Disease

Because April is National Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, and I routinely work with caregivers to Parkinson’s Disease and their clients, I felt it important learn more about its impact on Florida residents. “Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the second most common degenerative neurological disorder after Alzheimer’s disease. It is estimated that PD affects 1 percent of...

A younger woman gently supports an elderly woman outdoors. The younger woman wears a sleeveless, floral top and has light hair, while the older woman has short gray hair and wears a pale yellow shirt. They appear to be walking together.

Take Notice of These 4 Key Indicators of Senior Needs

I recently received a call from a high school friend about her mother. I had assisted Mrs. Jones after a horrific accident she had a few winters ago when she broke her back and required assistance with pharmacy pick-ups and medication reminders, light housework, grocery shopping and meal preparation, and general in-home care in Clearwater....

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Wellness Calls to Seniors Offer Peace of Mind for Families

If there is one thing I have discovered when talking with seniors and their family members over the last year it is they all have suffered some level of stress and anxiety regarding their aging loved ones due to COVID-19 and their subsequent isolation. Aside from COVID, seniors with chronic health conditions are often confined...

A healthcare worker wearing gloves and a mask administers a vaccine to an older woman with short gray hair, who is also wearing a mask. The woman is seated and looking at the healthcare worker.

7 Pertinent FAQ’s about COVID-19 Vaccines and Seniors in Florida

There has been a great deal of information in the news regarding the two COVID-19 vaccines that were approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), being administered in Florida, across America and around the world. The primary discussion I’m hearing among seniors in the Clearwater area concerns the safety of...

An older adult wearing a blue dress is lying on a tiled floor with one hand outstretched, next to a red slipper and a walker, suggesting a fall in a bathroom.

9 Divine Suggestions to Improve Bathroom Safety for Seniors

If there is one thing family members are most concerned about when they call me to discuss in-home care for seniors they love, it is their fear of fall risks. It is a very rational concern, because statistics indicate seniors are at greater risk of falling for many reasons. According to an Aging.com fact sheet,...

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