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10 Suggestions to Help Seniors Stay Cool this Summer

Living in Florida, we are accustomed to extremely warm weather and hot summer temperatures; however, according to Climate.gov, our world is gradually getting even hotter as the years pass. “It’s official. According to the annual report from NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 2024 was the warmest year since global records began in 1850. The ten warmest...

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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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10 FAQs About Memory Care in Clearwater, FL

It’s never easy when a senior loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, especially if that senior loved one is your spouse of more than 50 years. In the case of my friend, the wife of a once-prominent criminal defense attorney, her life became increasingly difficult as her husband quickly declined mentally, rendering her relatively...

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Timely Tips for Successfully Managing Senior Men’s Health

Men can be stubborn, especially when it involves going to the doctor and getting health screenings. Oftentimes, they will wait until serious symptoms develop before seeking medical attention. Maybe that explains why women outlive men by an average of five years. June is Men’s Health Awareness Month, so I want to share these timely tips...

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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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VA Community Care Network Program Supports Veterans with Home Care and More in West Pasco & Pinellas Counties

Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, is celebrated each year on the last Monday of May, and it is a time when we commemorate the heroes and sheroes of our United States military who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. I also choose to remember veterans this time of year, because...

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The Impact of Stress on Seniors and Ways to Successfully Manage It

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines stress as a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation. People of all ages experience stress, but since the pandemic, stress levels have risen to new heights, especially among seniors. Inflation and economic uncertainty are two primary factors leading to...

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