by Senior Scene | Jan 31, 2022 | Financial Advice, General Interest, Magazine, Top Story (B)
What is Probate? By Attorney Truman Scarborough This is the second in a series of articles on probate. When someone dies, assets titled just in the decedent’s name without beneficiaries are frozen. A Power of Attorney does not help, since it ends when the creator...
by Senior Scene | Dec 31, 2021 | General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health, Top Story (B)
Arthritis Q: Lately, I’ve been feeling pain in my joints, especially in the morning, so I went to my doctor and he said it was arthritis. I realized after I left his office, I wasn’t exactly sure what arthritis is. Can you explain? A: Arthritis is a swelling in the...
by Senior Scene | Nov 30, 2021 | Financial Advice, General Interest, Magazine, Top Story (B)
Why won’t the attorney talk with me? By Attorney Truman Scarborough When friends are more than willing to share their opinions, it may appear strange if an attorney refuses to talk about a legal problem. However, attorneys can be ethically or legally prohibited from...
by Senior Scene | Oct 31, 2021 | General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health, Top Story (B)
What’s the difference between Inpatient and Observation status in the hospital? Q: What’s the difference between Inpatient and Observation status in the hospital? Does Medicare handle it differently? by: Barbara Fradkin Inpatient status means that you...
by Senior Scene | Sep 30, 2021 | General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health, Top Story (B)
How do I talk to my senior parents about driving? by: Brenda Lyle This can be a tough issue to tackle. The Sunshine State leads the nation in traffic fatalities involving at least one driver over 65, and the highest number of fatal crashes with drivers 90 or older....
by Senior Scene | Aug 31, 2021 | General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health, Top Story (B)
Growing Old Is a Challenge by Joe Steckler President, Helping Seniors of Brevard My 80-year-old brother said to me in a recent phone call, “Brother, you are old”. I thought about that and then replied, “Yes, I am”. Since I can’t change...
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