by Senior Scene | Mar 31, 2024 | Featured Article (06), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health, Veteran News
Will Medicare pay for medical marijuana? by: Brenda Lyle The short answer is no. Cannabis, although legal in Florida as medical marijuana, is still illegal according to the Federal Government and has not been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration. Your primary...
by Senior Scene | Feb 29, 2024 | Featured Article (06), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health, Veteran News
My doctor recommended a Care Manager after my hospital stay. Why? by Lisa Conway About 20% of Medicare patients are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge. Often, they’ll have missed important follow-up appointments for help with new...
by Senior Scene | Jan 31, 2024 | Community, Featured Article (06), General Interest, Magazine, Veteran News
Putting Real Meaning into National Service Day MLK Holiday Restoration Work and Ceremony at Oak Hill Saints and Sinners Cemetery. On 15 January, at a small, historically African American Cemetery in the tiny town of Oak Hill, Florida, only 10 miles north of the VA...
by Senior Scene | Dec 31, 2023 | Featured Article (06), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
OMG –our holiday visit! What should I do about my parents? Not all holiday surprises are good ones. Often, adult children who do not live near their parents come home for a holiday visit and are concerned by what they see. Many talk to their parents on the...
by Senior Scene | Dec 1, 2023 | Featured Article (06), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
VNA Answer Nurse Being a caregiver is a very challenging job in every way: mentally, emotionally and physically. And during the holidays, it may become even more challenging. Below are frequently asked questions and answers on this topic. Q: Caring for my elderly...
by Senior Scene | Oct 31, 2023 | Featured Article (06), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
Where can I learn about Lewy Body Dementia? by Barbara Fradkin Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a complex and challenging brain disorder that affects many parts of the brain. Its symptoms may manifest at different times, including cognitive decline, problems with...
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