Category archives: Seniors
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2 months ago
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Hoarding disorder disproportionately affects older adults, according to the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging. While about 2 percent of the general population struggles with accumulating too many objects, hoarding impacts over 6 percent of people aged 65 and older.
The proportio... [read more]
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3 months ago
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More than 5,000 seniors in Northeast Florida are on a waitlist for hunger-relief assistance. Each day, they’re forced to make heart-breaking choices: choosing between buying medicine or groceries or between eating lunch or dinner.
To meet this acute need and help honor ElderSource’s 50th annivers... [read more]
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3 months ago
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This October many of us in the greater Jacksonville area are feeling both relieved and fatigued from being on high alert with back-to-back hurricanes affecting Florida, and as we prepare for Halloween and the holiday season, we're reminded of how uncertain life can be.
During this wonderul fall s... [read more]
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4 months ago
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A free and secure online account can be used to manage Social Security benefits. Account users can also check application status, request a replacement Social Security card, and view notices online. By 2022, more than 64 million people had a my Social Security account, per the Social Security Admini... [read more]
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4 months ago
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published a final rule simplifying and expanding its rental subsidy program for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Effective September 30, 2024, the new rule is likely to allow more people to qualify for SSI. In addition, some current SSI recipien... [read more]
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4 months ago
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Thanks to a new rule recently finalized by the federal government, obtaining and renewing health care coverage under the Medicaid program is set to become easier for millions of Americans.
What Is Medicaid?
Medicaid provides people living on limited income with access to health care services. ... [read more]
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5 months ago
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In the complex and frequently changing landscape of health care in the United States, Medicaid stands out as a vital program. Since 1965, it has provided essential coverage to millions of low-income individuals and families. Alongside Medicare, Medicaid serves as a lifeline for those who may otherwi... [read more]
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6 months ago
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Do you have a family member who is receiving some form of long-term care? If you don’t, the chances are good that someday you will – and that day may not be too far away. As the U.S. population ages and life expectancies increase, the need for long-term care is becoming an important consideration fo... [read more]
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6 months ago
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We are definitely in what are referred to as the "Dog Days" of summer here in northeast Florida.
As this very hot and humid summer is moving along, many of us are enjoying the typical rituals of celebrating holidays, going on vacations to the beach or mountains, and attending weddings and other c... [read more]
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6 months ago
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Elder financial abuse is a significant issue affecting many older adults nationwide. It involves someone exploiting or misusing an older person’s finances or assets for personal gain. Often, the perpetrator is in a position of trust, be it a family member, abusive partner, or paid caregiver.
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6 months ago
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Research shows that roughly one in seven adults aged 65 or older will need long-term care at some point in their later years. Meanwhile, tens of millions of Baby Boomers in the United States are growing older and living longer. It seems inevitable, then, that the future of long-term care will be und... [read more]
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7 months ago
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If you are a homeowner who is falling behind on your real estate taxes, you may end up facing foreclosure on your property. Because your property taxes hinge on the value of your property, you may find your taxes rising beyond what you can afford. Before your situation becomes more serious, be sure ... [read more]
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