Ask One Senior Place: Bullying is common among seniors, including at assisted living facilities
Lisa Conway - FLORIDA TODAY Q: My grandmother lives in assisted living and says a woman resident there bullies her! What can I do to ...More
Ask One Senior Place: Seniors can reap many benefits from physical therapy
Barbara Fradkin - FLORIDA TODAY Q: My doctor prescribed physical therapy for me. Does it really make a difference? A: Everyone is familiar with the need ...More
Ask One Senior Place: Platelet rich plasma, water exercise two good ways to treat arthritis
Brenda Lyle - FLORIDA TODAY Q: My arthritis is getting worse. Any tips? A: No one looks forward to a visit from old "Uncle Arthur,” ...More
Intergenerational Awareness Month
By Lisa Conway, RN, CCM & Barbara Fradkin, BSW, CCM Lisa Conway is a Registered Nurse and a Certified Care Manager for Senior Partner Care Services, ...More
Ask One Senior Place: Seniors should maintain social settings to avoid isolation
Barbara Fradkin - FLORIDA TODAY Q: Now that we are getting out more, I am looking for somewhere to go and be with others. What ...More
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
Ask One Senior Place: Are you a senior looking for a job?
Barbara Fradkin - FLORIDA TODAY Q: I am a senior and would like a part-time job to supplement my Social Security. Where do I start? A: Many ...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: 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
