Ask One Senior Place: What to look for when choosing memory care facility
Lisa Conway - FLORIDA TODAY Q: My husband has been diagnosed with memory issues and we are thinking ahead about a memory care facility. How ...More
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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
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: Help understanding Medicaid
Barbara Fradkin - Hometown News Can someone to explain Medicaid to me? How do I know if I qualify? First, let's define Medicaid and Medicare, ...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
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: 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
