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Health Care Assistance. Find out which benefits you may qualify for- all for absolutely FREE!

Click here to begin your FREE search! You may be eligible for programs that can provide health insurance that pays for your medical costs and other medical expenses. You can also get health care assistance through chore services, home care, nursing home care, and waiver benefits. Learn more about...

Free Medications. Find out which benefits you may qualify for- all for absolutely FREE!

Click here to begin your FREE search! You may be eligible for programs that save money on medications and other health care costs (such as copays and deductibles). People who have applied for these benefits can save, on average, $4,900 annually in assistance. Learn more about programs that can...

DRAWING: YOUR NEW Rx

Pretty soon, your pharmacist might be stuffing paper and pencils into those amber-colored bottles. We’re kidding, of course! But art therapy IS big news. It turns out that people who make art have less stress, are able to focus more deeply, have more emotional resilience, and feel more hopeful about their...

Learn more about FREE benefit programs that can help you save money.

Click here to begin your FREE search! Have you heard of BenefitsCheckUp? It is a free service of the National Council on Aging, that lets you search for benefits easily, securely, and accurately. In the US, there are over 2,500 federal, state, and private benefit programs available. Start finding...

Join the 9,294,276 people who have discovered $37.7 billion in benefits!

There are over 2,500 beneﬁt programs available nationwide. Find out what you may qualify for!

How Home Care Can Help Persons with Disabilities

Strategies on Maintaining Independence Home care agencies are knowledgeable about ways persons with disabilities can maintain and enhance their independence. Some home care agencies, such as Heart, Body & Mind Home Care, also provide a free in-home safety assessment. Simple home modifications such as...

Skin Care and Aging

Skin changes with age. It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as plump and smooth as it once did. Veins and bones can be seen more easily. Scratches, cuts, or bumps can take longer to heal. Years of sun tanning or being out in the sunlight for a long time may lead to wrinkles, dryness, age...

Arthritis Relief Through Yoga

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in the joints. It can cause mild to severe symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis not only affects the joints, but may also attack tissue in the skin, lungs, eyes, and blood vessels. People with rheumatoid...

Have You Scheduled an Annual Checkup? Plan Ahead During COVID-19

Routine visits to the doctor are a key tool in maintaining our health as we age. But over the past 12 months, many older adults and their caregivers have delayed care because of the COVID-19 pandemic, opting to cancel medical appointments due to fear of exposure to the virus. According to a nationwide...

It’s Tax Season, Here’s How A Responsible Nurse Registry Operates.

Working With Independent Contractors Abby Services is a Nurse Registry licensed and overseen by the Agency For Healthcare Administration (AHCA). We work together with 1099 Independent Contractors to offer private care opportunities to clients seeking their services. We also provide administrative services...

Tips For Long Distance Caregiving Of An Aging Loved One

Caring for an aging loved one is difficult, but even harder when you are trying to do so from afar. Here are 8 tips to help you streamline your ability to be an effective long distance Caregiver. Make a list to evaluate what you can help with, and what you need to delegate out. Some things like paying...

I'm in a (Healthy) Summer State of Mind

Can one stay actively healthy while on vacation? The answer: Yes, with 5 exercises from Coastal Orthopedics, even vacationers can stay on top of their health too. For many Florida travelers, exercise is out of sight, out of mind. But, following these quick and easy exercise tips can keep you...

7 Ways You Can Help Your Loved One After a Fall

When caring for an aging parent or family member, there are few things as scary as discovering your loved one has fallen. The aftermath can have a major impact on both you and your family’s life, and you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2.8 million older people...

Quick Guide to Understanding the Different COVID-19 Vaccines

The past year has been challenging for most people, and particularly those with elderly loved ones. The COVID-19 vaccine, however, has been approved in record time, and is now being rolled out around the country. With so many different COVID-19 vaccine companies sending their products to market, how...

5 Steps for Seniors Who Shop Online

As worries about the COVID-19 crisis persist, seniors are turning to online shopping for everything from groceries to ordering stamps from the post office. With a few clicks you can order necessities and have them delivered right to your door. Unfortunately, not every online store is legitimate. According...

8 Easy Recipes for Microwave & Toaster Oven

Did you know that a microwave and toaster oven can be just as universal as an actual oven? Plus, it’s easier to clean! No more dealing with pots and pans to scrub. Don’t believe us? Try out these 8 simple recipes you can make with ease and taste the results! Microwave: Mac & Cheese Forget the...

Seniors Held in “Observation Status” During Hospital Stays Face New Obstacles to Care

Ordinarily, a senior who experiences an in-patient hospital stay of three days or more and is discharged to rehabilitation is entitled to limited Medicare coverage. Up to the first 20 days can be covered 100% (i.e., no cost). After that period is exhausted, the senior is obligated to a private pay daily...

Another Bowl, Please–Three Yummy Immune-Boosting Soup Recipes

The immune system is the body’s way of fighting off infections. It takes a variety of minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins to fuel or bodies and keep our natural lines of defense strong. A simple and delicious way to get your nutrients is to enjoy a yummy bowl of soup. There are so many wonderful vegetables...

Unlocking Vital Secrets: Lab Employees Work Around the Clock for Patients, Families

Vials of blood and urine move through the large machines, like workers on an assembly line. They enter holding secrets. When they emerge, lab employees interpret and unlock the results. One patient will test positive for diabetes, another negative for cancer. Then, the process begins again with new...