A Common Scenario: Medicare Home Health Care or Private Duty Home Care?
No one said the “Golden Years” would be easy but thank goodness Brevard County has a wealth of senior resources to get us through! One valuable resource to seniors in our area is the availability of home health care and we have quite a selection to choose from. As discussed in the previous article, check out FloridaHealthFinder.gov for a complete list of licensed agencies and take time to review the information provided.
This article will focus on two types of home health providers – Skilled Home Health and Private Duty Home Care – and the differences between each that might make one a better fit than the other. Though, you can have both at the same time! We’ll get there…
Wound Prevention: Be Comfortable in Your Own Skin
Aging certainly has its fair share of challenges. Cognitive decline, reduced mobility, problems with vision and hearing to name a few, and what is up with our skin? Our skin relies on us to make good choices in self-care and do what we can to avoid wounds. While we don’t love the look of skin […]
Caring for Aging Parents: How Life Care Planning Saves Time and Money
You aren’t alone if you woke up today feeling overwhelmed from caring for aging parents. Families of all descriptions struggle with managing the challenges of daily life that come with elder care responsibilities. There is no shame in lightening your load and making life better through the thoughtful inclusion of Life Care Planning. Even for […]
Estate Planning: How to Save Time and Money
Florida has long been a hotspot for retirees. With beautiful weather and an abundance of golf courses, the Sunshine State welcomed over 78,000 seniors in 2021, making it the number-one destination for people over 60. But as alluring as our beautiful weather and abundant golf courses may be, many savvy seniors choose to move for […]
Dehydration, Heat Stroke, and Heat Exhaustion (oh my!)
In a world of uncertainties, there is one thing we can count on in Florida – summer is going to be hot, hot, hot! A short walk across the grocery store parking lot or a mid-afternoon stroll to the mailbox can feel a lot like walking dangerously close to the sun. As we enter the […]
Prepare for Senior Living with Your Elder Law Attorney
Senior Living: Planning for the Future Senior living looks different for each person who arrives at old age. For some, senior care means residing with family, several generations under one roof, all contributing to the household. For others, it is living alone in a house once vibrant with a life-long partner and raising children, now […]
5 Steps to Better Brain Health
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. The Alzheimer’s Association highlights this month to encourage all Americans to be aware of their brain health. With over 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, it’s a good time to remember that brain health is important and there are some risk factors we can control. The greatest […]
Incapacity Planning: When is the Right Time?
Diminished Capacity and Incapacity Planning in Florida Diminished capacity is a sensitive subject for aging adults. And why wouldn’t it be? After decades of autonomy, the emotional, cognitive, and physical challenges of life can take their toll, threatening independence and exposing weakness. However difficult, incapacity can be addressed through an aging plan, giving direction for […]
Beat the Heat: Hot Weather Tips for Seniors
Summer in Florida is upon us. There is no mistaking the fast-rising daily temperatures and afternoon storms that blow out as quickly as they blow in. It may be hot, but we can’t let the summer heat catch us unprepared. Whether you are a native Floridian or new to our hot and humid state, a […]
Keep Moving! Best Exercises for Seniors
Incorporating exercises into life at any age is essential. For younger people, it includes making good lifestyle choices and creating habits to last a lifetime. For older adults, it means maintaining independence and having the strength needed to complete the activities of daily living later in life. The benefits of exercise are well-known. From maintaining […]