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Sarasota County has a higher percentage of people over 65 than any other large county in the nation - by far. County leaders now realize that all those…
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A Florida-based advocacy group has released a state-by-state scorecard on how the residents of nursing homes are treated.Brian Lee of Families for Better…
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Discussions about end of life care are something many of us would, understandably, prefer to avoid. However, medical providers and elder care advocates…
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A legal challenge to Florida's controversial new law on video gambling machines suffered a defeat Tuesday. The ruling is a blow to hundreds of senior…
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Eight years ago, the World Health Organization held the first “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day” to bring attention to the problem which some have dubbed a…
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According to research by the nonprofit news outlet Center for Public Integrity, vague rules and creative interpretation have allowed hundreds of thousands…
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A new study says Florida’s seniors are living longer, but not necessarily healthier lives. The report released today by America’s Health Rankings places…
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After the state passed a ban on video gambling machines last month, many popular senior arcades had to close. But The Miami Herald reports that venues…
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On August first, Florida will shift to a statewide Medicaid managed-care program for seniors and disabled people who need long-term care. The state Agency…
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Internet Cafes in Florida are locking their doors after Governor Rick Scott signed their demise on Wednesday. Cafe owners and patrons are waiting to see…