Author archives: Andrew Williams
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Most older adults want to remain in their homes and communities as they age rather than move into assisted living facilities or nursing homes.
For those who wish to maintain their independence and continue living at home as they grow older, taking certain steps to protect their physical, ment... [read more]
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3 years ago
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As we are enjoying summer holidays, extra time with family and friends, and the longer days, we all typically benefit from the opportunities to just relax more.
Another way to get a break from worry and stress is to address important issues such as the significant practical concerns of protecting... [read more]
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3 years ago
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Hospice care is a type of health care that patients with terminally ill conditions rely on at the end of their lives. This type of care focuses on pain management and emotional, spiritual, and familial support for patients nearing the end of their lives.
There are several options for receivin... [read more]
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3 years ago
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Seniors who need assistance with everyday activities such as dressing, bathing, and eating are eligible for Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS). Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands of people who qualify for these services – but wish to receive them in their homes or a community setting ... [read more]
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Using survey data from more than 8,000 adults aged 65 and older, researchers have identified eight social factors that may lead to early death in older adults.
As part of the study, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of California, San Francisco, developed a to... [read more]
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We're reminded frequently that life has a lot of ups and downs. The joyous celebrations of weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, baptisms, and even retirements give us the chance to enjoy happy milestones. Also, the more somber rituals of funerals and visiting with loved ones who are struggling due to... [read more]
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According to the American Heart Association, high blood pressure contributes to many significant health conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and kidney failure. In the United States, 121.5 million adults suffer from high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
While half... [read more]
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Virginia Strickland Williams, 95, of Orange Park, Florida passed away on April 1, 2023 in at the Haven Hospice Custead Center in Orange Park after a short illness.
Virginia was born on January 3, 1928 to Henry and Lois Rahn Strickland in Bryan County Georgia. She attended the Henry Ford Eleme... [read more]
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Taking on the responsibility of providing full-time care for an aging or disabled loved one can be a rewarding experience. Being a primary caregiver helps you rest assured that your loved one is receiving compassionate care from someone who will go above and beyond to ensure they are comfortable and... [read more]
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3 years ago
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Many adult children wonder what their aging parents may need and how can they can help provide it for them.
You may constantly worry about your parents or other older loved ones, especially if you live far away from them. You can, however, take some simple steps to ensure your parents are safe as... [read more]
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3 years ago
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Recently we found ourselves in the difficult situation of needing to personally draw on the information we share and the Elder Law and Estate Planning services our office provides. When Grady and Andrew's mother, Virginia Williams was acutely ill and hospitalized the real-world application of these ... [read more]
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3 years ago
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As of late 2022, more than 84 million people were enrolled in Medicaid — a number that has steadily increased in recent years. Amid the pandemic, total enrollees climbed by 20 million people from 2020 to 2022 alone.
Meanwhile, the debate among lawmakers on further expanding Medicaid in some 11 st... [read more]
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