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: My husband refuses to get medical checkups. What should I do?
Barbara Fradkin - Special to HOMETOWN NEWS Reader Question: My husband refuses to get medical checkups. What should I do? Answer: In the U.S., men die ...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: Can’t hold it? This issue isn’t necessarily age-related
Barbara Fradkin - Special to FLORIDA TODAY Reader Question: Lately, I am having problems making it to the bathroom. Is this normal as I age? Answer: Actually, your ...More
SPCS Caregiver of the Month: Nanette
Congratulations to Nanette for being selected as Senior Partner Care Services Caregiver of the Month for June 2021. We appreciate you! Nanette has been with ...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
Ask One Senior Place: Does Medicare cover mental health treatment for seniors?
Brenda Lyle - Special to FLORIDA TODAY Reader question: Does Medicare cover mental health treatment for seniors? Answer: Mental health issues and treatment have become front and ...More
Ask One Senior Place: Knowing when to start Social Security depends on many factors
Brenda Lyle - Special to FLORIDA TODAY Reader question: When is the best time for me to file for Social Security? Answer: The question about when to ...More
Power of Attorney
There are times in a person’s life when that person may need someone else to make important decisions on their behalf, especially as elderly loved ...More
