Health

Now, more than ever, many are turning to a more holistic approach to medicine. For generations, essential oils have been used to ease symptoms of depression, anxiety, and insomnia.  Some [...]

The Activities of Daily Living are a series of basic activities performed by individuals on a daily basis which are necessary for independent living at home or in the community. There are [...]

There is no evidence to suggest that dementia itself increases the risk for Coronavirus, just like dementia does not increase risk for flu. However, behaviors, increased age, and common health [...]

  Family caregivers have now faced weeks or even months of physical separation from their loved ones in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities in order to protect them from [...]

There is no evidence to suggest that dementia itself increases the risk for Coronavirus, just like dementia does not increase risk for flu. However, behaviors, increased age, and common health [...]

According to HealthCare.gov, a health savings account is a savings account for individuals with High Deductible Health Plans. Pre-tax money can be placed in the account to be used for [...]

Adult Protective Services is a program of the Florida Department of Children and Families. Their mission is to protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect, as [...]

Despite how common elder abuse is in Florida, it’s not always easy to detect when a loved one is a victim of abuse, exploitation, neglect, or self-neglect. While there are many questions one can [...]

It is a common problem, but nonetheless an incredibly stressful one: the doctor with whom you have established a good relationship over many years is no longer included in your health insurance [...]

According to the Senior Connection Center, elder self-neglect accounts for the majority of reports made to Adult Protective Services in Florida. It occurs when a vulnerable individual fails to [...]