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Aphasia: ‘I Couldn’t Speak and I was Terrified’

I woke up Saturday morning just like any other day. Maureen, was up before me, of course, as she moves like a cheetah, completely opposite of me as I move like a sloth. I just take my sweet time. The gentle waves of Tampa Bay just outside our bedroom ... Read more

3 Tips to Prevent Stress from Turning Into Burnout

We all know that some stress is good for us but do we know when it’s gotten to be TOO much? Burnout is a word that describes stress gone too far, resulting in harm to our physical and mental health. How do you know when you are experiencing b... Read more

Does Medicare Pay for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation?

Medicare typically does not pay the cost of non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) unless it occurs under specific circumstances. Those circumstances involve a doctor declaring in writing in that the trip is medically necessary and a healthcare comp... Read more

Your Life Insurance Policy: Your “Hidden Asset”

Did you know your life insurance policy is an asset you own? It is — just like your car or house. The Insurance Studies Institute estimates that 500,000 seniors a year will lapse their life insurance policies, walking away with little or nothing and le... Read more

4 Strategies to Protect your Loved One

Your parents and other older relatives spend their lives protecting you. As your loved one ages, you have the opportunity to help keep them healthy, happy, and safe. In fact, safety becomes increasingly important especially if your loved one is vulnerabl... Read more