Dementia series to discuss speech changes
By Brittany Mulligan for Hometown News BREVARD COUNTY — The best way to live a healthy life is to make sure you're taking care of ...More
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Ask One Senior Place: Safety assessments could help prevent falls
Lisa Conway - FLORIDA TODAY Q: I worry about my aging parents, who live alone. Both have fallen a couple of times already. Is there ...More
Ask One Senior Place: Care managers are great resource for both the client and their families
Barbara Fradkin - FLORIDA TODAY Q: I have been in and out of the hospital with several health issues. My family is several hours away ...More
SPCS Caregiver of the Month: Dorothy
Congratulations to Dorothy for being selected as Senior Partner Care Services Caregiver of the Month for July 2021. We appreciate you! Dorothy has been a ...More
Ask One Senior Place: Depression is growing among senior population; know the signs
Lisa Conway - Special to FLORIDA TODAY Q: Is depression in seniors different than in other age groups? A: There are more than 54 million ...More
Ask One Senior Place: How to deal with caregiver burnout
Barbara Fradkin - Hometown News Q: I am a caregiver for my parents and sometimes I cry or yell over the smallest thing. What is ...More
Ask One Senior Place: Does Medicare cover the cost of medical marijuana?
Brenda Lyle - Special to FLORIDA TODAY Q: If my doctor suggests medical marijuana will Medicare cover the cost? A: The short answer is: no. Cannabis, ...More
Ask One Senior Place: Opioid misuse growing in senior demographic
Lisa Conway - FLORIDA TODAY Q: I keep hearing about the opioid epidemic. Are seniors affected by it? A: The opioid epidemic (or opioid crisis) ...More
Ask One Senior Place: What are the warning signs of suicide?
by Lisa Conway - Hometown News This is an important question, as depression and anxiety levels in the U.S. are elevated from multiple stressors. Currently, ...More
Ask One Senior Place: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Lisa Conway - Special to Hometown News In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 15th World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Each year on ...More
