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Many seniors have caregivers who provide their skills and care on a daily basis. Whether the caregiver is a family member, friend, or professional, it is a good idea to create a caregiver [...]

Disaster preparedness is important for everyone, but especially for those who reside in Florida and experience the hurricane season. For seniors, it is imperative that they create plans with [...]

According to an NPR article titled “A Sniff Test for Alzheimer’s Checks For The Ability to Identify Odors,” it may become more common for doctors to utilize a sniff test to screen people for [...]

For many retired seniors, finding a senior living community can be a challenging task. It can be tough to transition from living independently to moving into a community with frequent and close [...]

For individuals who believe they have a right to die on their own terms, there are certain ways to set up end-of-life documents to reflect your wishes and values. Despite being a resident in [...]

With the technological and medical advancements of the 21st century, life-sustaining treatment in end-of-life care has become more widespread and affordable. However, many individuals are against [...]

While the debate about proposed death with dignity laws continues in Florida, it is important to know that current Florida law prohibits assisted suicide, which is allowed in several other [...]

A movement that is spreading throughout this country is the death with dignity initiative, or laws that allow terminally ill patients to use prescribed medications to end their lives on their own [...]

According to an NPR article titled, “Social Media Abuse of Nursing Home Residents Often Goes Unchecked” a very disturbing incident involving social media abuse occurred at a nursing in Hubbard, [...]

According to a U.S. News & World Report article called “Dividing the Caregiving Responsibilities Between Siblings,” it is common for members of the baby boomer generation to find themselves [...]