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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Lisa Conway, Registered Nurse and Certified Care Manager Senior Partner Care Services, Once Senior Place, Viera The National Institutes of Health (NIH) predicts that ...More
Barbara Fradkin - Special to HOMETOWN NEWS Q: What's the difference between Inpatient and Observation status in the hospital? Does Medicare handle it differently? Inpatient ...More