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What’s Your Stress Meter Today? Is it Anxiety or an Anxiety Disorder?
What is Anxiety? It is a condition of agitation and distress and a subjective state of apprehension and uneasiness. It is a response to a vague, distant or unrecognized danger (internal) Anxiety affects one’s whole being: physiological, behavioral and psychological. Bodily reactions may include rapid heartbeat, muscle tension, queasiness, dry mouth and/or sweating. Anxiety can sabotage one’s ability to act and interfere with one’s ability to deal with everyday situations. Anxiety is an inevitable part
11 Ways Caregivers Need to Take Care of Themselves
While it’s wonderful to be a caregiver—to give back to parents or a loved one by helping them as they age or manage an illness, caregiving also can be stressful and frustrating at times. In other words, being a caregiver is no picnic. It’s important to take care of yourself. Here are 11 ways self-care tips: Eat healthy foods: Many studies show that eating the right foods— leafy green vegetables, whole grains, berries, and lean
Family is at the Heart of Aging in Place
Everyone should be able to receive the care they need to stay in the place they love — home. And family members will enjoy peace of mind knowing their elderly loved ones are receiving the right services to help them age in place, safely and independently. Lee Health’s Senior Care Choices can provide answers at a time of uncertainty, whether you live out of state or down the block from your loved one. In other
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Elder Law
Navigate Life’s Moments with Confidence
At the law office of Beth Prather, you will find a team ready to help you through some of life’s most difficult moments. Beth Prather’s credentials as a board certified elder law attorney with expertise in the areas of estate planning, probate, trusts, guardianship, Medicaid, and VA planning bring clients through the door. Her down-to-earth approach and skill at communicating in a manner that can make sense out of difficult topics keep clients coming back.
Informed Choices at No Cost, No Obligation
Finally, there is a place in Southwest Florida where consumers can shop their Medicare health plans at No-Cost and No-Obligation! Informed Choice Insurance Agency is a Midwest-based company that opened its doors in Southwest Florida three years ago. We have been serving clients’ Medicare needs since 1998. Informed Choice Sales Associates are not paid commissions. We don’t pay commissions in order to assure clients that we are doing what is in their best interest. At
The Best Time to Plan is Before you Need Assistance
“I’m not going to a nursing home, I want to stay in my own home.” Unfortunately, physical and mental capacity issues may require additional care that is difficult and extraordinarily expensive in your home. Transitioning into an assisted living or skilled nursing facility can be exhausting and expensive. Proper advanced Medicaid planning with an Elder Law attorney can help you find the government resources to pay for a majority of your health care costs. The
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Health at Home
Making Sense of Senior Safety
Observing the safety hazards in a senior’s home is one thing. Living them is another. It’s not always easy to understand the physical limitations older adults face that could make home a virtual minefield for an aging parent. According to research conducted by the Home Instead Senior Care® network, nearly 100% of emergency room doctors in the U.S. and Canada report that the following health conditions are very serious risk factors as potential causes for injuries or accidents
Family is at the Heart of Aging in Place
Everyone should be able to receive the care they need to stay in the place they love — home. And family members will enjoy peace of mind knowing their elderly loved ones are receiving the right services to help them age in place, safely and independently. Lee Health’s Senior Care Choices can provide answers at a time of uncertainty, whether you live out of state or down the block from your loved one. In other
Senior Friendship Health Centers –Restoring Hope One Patient at a Time
The Senior Friendship Health Center (SFHC) was established in Collier County in 1985 to serve the medical and dental needs of low-income older adults. Our patients are age 50+ who live at 200% or less of the Federal Poverty level, thereby living on less than $24,120 per year. Our center provides care to patients that have very few places to turn for services after they pay for housing, food, or transportation. Our medical and dental
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Healthy Aging
Celebrate National Heart Month! Love Your Heart with Superfoods and Kindness
The heart is a marvel. The most vital of the vital organs, we will live no more than a few seconds without its ceaseless, rhythmic activity. So silent is its faithful work, taking it for granted is inevitable. Until something goes wrong, we may not give our hearts a thought. The human heart is a muscle, unique in its type. It begins its work long before birth and continues for all of life. Acting as
Making Sense of Senior Safety
Observing the safety hazards in a senior’s home is one thing. Living them is another. It’s not always easy to understand the physical limitations older adults face that could make home a virtual minefield for an aging parent. According to research conducted by the Home Instead Senior Care® network, nearly 100% of emergency room doctors in the U.S. and Canada report that the following health conditions are very serious risk factors as potential causes for injuries or accidents
Senior Friendship Health Centers –Restoring Hope One Patient at a Time
The Senior Friendship Health Center (SFHC) was established in Collier County in 1985 to serve the medical and dental needs of low-income older adults. Our patients are age 50+ who live at 200% or less of the Federal Poverty level, thereby living on less than $24,120 per year. Our center provides care to patients that have very few places to turn for services after they pay for housing, food, or transportation. Our medical and dental
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Money
Senior Tax Advisory Group Publishes 2018 Tax Facts and Figures
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What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)*?
A HECM reverse mortgage loan is a way to turn a portion of the equity in your home into cash. The proceeds from a reverse mortgage can be used to pay for unexpected expenses, such as nursing home costs or long-term care. It could also provide you with additional cash flow for all the expenses you have. As long as all loan terms are met, the loan does not require repayment until the last surviving
How to Preserve Assets When Faced With Long Term Care Costs
It is estimated that over 70% of people over 65 will need some type of Long Term Care(LTC) according to the US Department of Health & Human Services. Meet Charlie and Fran. They have three children, 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren…so far! They have hopes and dreams for their future generations and have worked hard to ensure their legacy is passed on. As they age, they realize that if either one of them needs
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Professional Services and Resources
Round-the-Clock Hospice Care Keeps Patients and Families at Home — and out of the Hospital
Seniors have more housing options than ever, from the booming tiny house market to roommates and retirement communities. Senior living communities, however, remain a popular choice. Family members who provide hospice care to a loved one at home can experience emotions and encounters that range from immensely satisfying to intensely scary. When a hospice patient takes a turn for the worse at home—struggles to breathe, experiences sudden pain, loses consciousness, becomes agitated, or battles chronic
Hearing Loss Is Not a Harmless Condition
You should ask your doctor today; is my hearing OK? Recent medical research and studies are showing that untreated hearing loss is linked to numerous other serious medical conditions. The link getting the most attention is the relationship of untreated hearing loss and early onsets of dementia and Alzheimer’s. The Johns Hopkins study found older adults with hearing deficits were significantly more likely than those with normal hearing to develop problems with memory and thinking.
Dementia-Friendly Communities
Building dementia friendly communities in Illinois holds significant importance to the families and persons living with dementia. It is estimated that 220,000 people in Illinois have dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease and by 2025 the number will increase by 18% to 260,000 people. Too often, people living with dementia and their caregivers feel alone, isolated and unable to participate or engage in activities they have always loved. Dementia friendly communities have committed to working with
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Senior Housing
Round-the-Clock Hospice Care Keeps Patients and Families at Home — and out of the Hospital
Seniors have more housing options than ever, from the booming tiny house market to roommates and retirement communities. Senior living communities, however, remain a popular choice. Family members who provide hospice care to a loved one at home can experience emotions and encounters that range from immensely satisfying to intensely scary. When a hospice patient takes a turn for the worse at home—struggles to breathe, experiences sudden pain, loses consciousness, becomes agitated, or battles chronic
EXPLORE! the World of Senior Living
Why Act Now? Beautiful senior living facilities serve Collier and Lee Counties. New ones open every day. Seniors and their families can feel overwhelmed by so many choices! Hawley-Holt acts as a matchmaker by interviewing seniors and their families to identify and understand their near term health needs, longer term preferences and life style priorities. These are compared against a complex database of information provided by the local senior communities and compiled by Hawley-Holt. Hawley-Holt
Expertise… when it matters most.
Selecting a senior living community could be a daunting task. There are many factors to consider finding the perfect place. Bruce Rosenblatt, owner of Senior Housing Solutions has over 30 years’ experience in senior housing and uses his expertise to help eliminate the guesswork of selecting a senior living community. Bruce is also a featured columnist for the Naples Daily News and provides senior housing advice in his column. Senior Housing Solutions has been proudly
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The Value of Tradition
Born in Walsenburg Colorado, Tim Cordova and his five brothers were taught the importance, value and tradition of hunting. “Hunting feels like a different life you are one with the wildlife in the mountains and it just feels special.” Hunting a tradition passed down from generation to generation where respect of nature and animals is a value important to that tradition. Tim shared the values and family tradition of hunting with his boys. “We would
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Round-the-Clock Hospice Care Keeps Patients and Families at Home — and out of the Hospital
Seniors have more housing options than ever, from the booming tiny house market to roommates and retirement communities. Senior living communities, however, remain a popular choice. Family members who provide hospice care to a loved one at home can experience emotions and encounters that range from immensely satisfying to intensely scary. When a hospice patient takes a turn for the worse at home—struggles to breathe, experiences sudden pain, loses consciousness, becomes agitated, or battles chronic
Hearing Loss Is Not a Harmless Condition
You should ask your doctor today; is my hearing OK? Recent medical research and studies are showing that untreated hearing loss is linked to numerous other serious medical conditions. The link getting the most attention is the relationship of untreated hearing loss and early onsets of dementia and Alzheimer’s. The Johns Hopkins study found older adults with hearing deficits were significantly more likely than those with normal hearing to develop problems with memory and thinking.
Dementia-Friendly Communities
Building dementia friendly communities in Illinois holds significant importance to the families and persons living with dementia. It is estimated that 220,000 people in Illinois have dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease and by 2025 the number will increase by 18% to 260,000 people. Too often, people living with dementia and their caregivers feel alone, isolated and unable to participate or engage in activities they have always loved. Dementia friendly communities have committed to working with
Round-the-Clock Hospice Care Keeps Patients and Families at Home — and out of the Hospital
Seniors have more housing options than ever, from the booming tiny house market to roommates and retirement communities. Senior living communities, however, remain a popular choice. Family members who provide hospice care to a loved one at home can experience emotions and encounters that range from immensely satisfying to intensely scary. When a hospice patient takes a turn for the worse at home—struggles to breathe, experiences sudden pain, loses consciousness, becomes agitated, or battles chronic
Hearing Loss Is Not a Harmless Condition
You should ask your doctor today; is my hearing OK? Recent medical research and studies are showing that untreated hearing loss is linked to numerous other serious medical conditions. The link getting the most attention is the relationship of untreated hearing loss and early onsets of dementia and Alzheimer’s. The Johns Hopkins study found older adults with hearing deficits were significantly more likely than those with normal hearing to develop problems with memory and thinking.
Building dementia friendly communities in Illinois holds significant importance to the families and persons living with dementia. It is estimated that 220,000 people in Illinois have dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease and by 2025 the number will increase by 18% to 260,000 people. Too often, people living with dementia and their caregivers feel alone, isolated and unable to participate or engage in activities they have always loved. Dementia friendly communities have committed to working with