Category archives: Seniors
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2 weeks ago
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Well, it's officially fall, kids are back in school, football season has kicked off, pumkin spice seems ubiqitous, and it's a great time to focus on the basics of Estate Planning to help you and your family enjoy the seasons in your life more.
Estate Planning is a process through which you plan f... [read more]
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3 months ago
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by the death of dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain.
Symptoms of PD include tremors, slowness of movement, limb rigidity, and gait and balance problems.
What Is Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s ... [read more]
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4 months ago
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been undergoing organizational changes and layoffs in recent weeks.
These changes include the dismantling of such agencies as the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and terminating staff of the Division of Energy Ass... [read more]
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5 months ago
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Aging in place involves making modifications to ensure safety, comfort, and accessibility for older adults.
Home modifications, measures for preventing falls, and fire and carbon monoxide safety are crucial for creating a safer environment.
Maintaining social and mental well-b... [read more]
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5 months ago
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As we celebrate Easter, signs of renewal are evident all around us. The days seem suddenly remarkably longer, the sky a little bluer, and flowers and plants are coming back to life.
This is a joyous season, indeed, and it puts a focus on positive change and hope.
We are wise to use this time t... [read more]
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6 months ago
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You don’t have to be actively using health care services to claim the deduction. It is available from day one, even if you don’t need health care immediately upon moving in.
The percentage of CCRC fees considered deductible can change from year to year, depending on the CCRC’s costs. Differen... [read more]
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6 months ago
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Guardianships may be necessary to protect individuals with cognitive impairments, but they can also limit personal freedom and autonomy.
Wendy Williams’ guardianship case highlights the importance of legal representation and proactive estate planning.
Dementia is on the rise and... [read more]
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11 months ago
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Hoarding disorder disproportionately affects older adults, according to the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging. While about 2 percent of the general population struggles with accumulating too many objects, hoarding impacts over 6 percent of people aged 65 and older.
The proportio... [read more]
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11 months ago
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More than 5,000 seniors in Northeast Florida are on a waitlist for hunger-relief assistance. Each day, they’re forced to make heart-breaking choices: choosing between buying medicine or groceries or between eating lunch or dinner.
To meet this acute need and help honor ElderSource’s 50th annivers... [read more]
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12 months ago
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This October many of us in the greater Jacksonville area are feeling both relieved and fatigued from being on high alert with back-to-back hurricanes affecting Florida, and as we prepare for Halloween and the holiday season, we're reminded of how uncertain life can be.
During this wonderul fall s... [read more]
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1 year ago
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A free and secure online account can be used to manage Social Security benefits. Account users can also check application status, request a replacement Social Security card, and view notices online. By 2022, more than 64 million people had a my Social Security account, per the Social Security Admini... [read more]
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1 year ago
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published a final rule simplifying and expanding its rental subsidy program for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Effective September 30, 2024, the new rule is likely to allow more people to qualify for SSI. In addition, some current SSI recipien... [read more]
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