Why won’t the attorney talk with me?

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...

What’s the difference between Inpatient and Observation status in the hospital?

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...

How do I talk to my senior parents about driving?

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....

Growing Old Is a Challenge

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...

Traveling After COVID

by Senior Scene | Aug 1, 2021 | Entertainment, General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health, Senior News, Top Story (B)

Traveling After COVID Betty & I had a unique opportunity to take the first Crystal Cruise out of Nassau on July 3. After many cruises we wanted to experience how Covid has affected the wonders of cruising. This gave us the ability to advise you firsthand on the...

ASK One Senior Place

by Senior Scene | Jul 1, 2021 | General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health, Top Story (B)

ASK One Senior Place – Dealing With Hearing Loss By Barbara Fradkin Barbara Fradkin is a Social Worker, Certified Care Manager and the Director for One Senior Place, Viera. Q: My husband says I’m hard of hearing, because I sometimes don’t catch...