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How to Help a Veteran Who Struggles with Depression

Depression involves prolonged feelings of sadness, despondency, and an overall loss of interest in people and activities a person may have once enjoyed. The consequences of severe depression can be devastating, and unfortunately, they are all too common in military veterans. According to the RAND Center for Military Health Policy Research, an estimated 20 percent

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What is Medicare Part A and Is It Free?

Medicare is an immense government health insurance program currently supporting more than 55 million Americans. The program provides support in four main areas known as Parts A-D. These services include hospital care, medical services, Medicare Advantage, and prescription drug coverage, respectively. Perhaps the most widely used, and taken for granted, aspect of Medicare is

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How to Plan for the Loss of a Spouse

Navigating life after your spouse has passed can be one of the most challenging, emotionally taxing, and uncomfortable times in your life. All of this may be magnified if you and your spouse did not have an estate plan in place. The existence of an estate plan can provide the surviving spouse comfort and ease

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Nursing Home Bedsores are Avoidable, and May Be Caused by Neglect

Bedsores are painful injuries that if left untreated, or if there is a delay in care, can easily become infected and cause serious health problems, even death. In fact, sepsis, gangrene, bone and joint infection, and amputations are some of the worst-case conditions resulting from bedsores. Perhaps the most troubling part of all is that

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Tips for Seniors to be Prepared for After a Hurricane Passes

As Floridians, we know hurricanes are massive storms marked by a rapidly rotating storm system with extremely strong winds. They contain a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rains and coastal storm surges. Sometimes, they’re as big as our state. With so much potential for danger, including falling trees and flying debris, it’s critically

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Alzheimer’s Disease is Much More than Just Forgetfulness

While most people are aware of Alzheimer’s Disease, its prevalence and seriousness may not be commonly understood. In fact, there’s much more to this disease than just old age and forgetfulness. For starters, Alzheimer’s touches millions of American homes and is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Sadly, every 65 seconds

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Florida Elders Do Not Have to Rely on Abusive Caregivers

When an elderly person can no longer take care of themselves, any number of people can step in and provide necessary assistance. Family members, medical professionals, at-home caregivers and nursing home employees are just a few examples. But with so many people involved, it is important to understand the potential for elder abuse and recognize

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Be An Advocate In Protecting Elders from Scams in National Elder Law Month

May is the month that we celebrate National Older Americans Month. An “Older American” is a generational term for someone who is over 60 years of age. In our practice, we work diligently to address the needs of Older Americans and their loved ones, ensuring that they are protected for the long term. We work

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Avoiding Guardianship Fights Over Your Child with Special Needs

If you are a parent of a child with autism, or Down Syndrome, or some other intellectual or developmental disability, no doubt you are concerned about what may happen to your child after you are no longer here. Will your child have a safe place to live? Will your child get the health care she

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