by Kelly Alexander | Nov 2, 2022 | Blog, Elder Resources, Health Care Advocacy, Life Style, Naples
On June 16, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule to improve access to hearing aids which may in turn lower costs for millions of Americans. This action establishes a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, enabling consumers...
by Jill Burzynski | Aug 6, 2021 | Blog, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Health Care Advocacy, News Article
When you are thinking about signing your estate planning documents you will need to make a series of choices…including naming a legal representative, someone else to act for you. You need to have someone in mind you can trust to help manage your financial...
by Jill Burzynski | Jan 22, 2021 | Blog, End of Life Planning, Health Care Advocacy
In Florida, living wills and advance directives allow you to give medical providers and family members specific instructions about the types of end-of-life care you are willing to undergo. However, you may also want to designate a health care surrogate who can help...
by Jill Burzynski | Dec 30, 2020 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, Health Care Advocacy, News Article
The much-anticipated COVID vaccine has arrived. It is now rolling out to Florida’s nursing homes and assisted living residences. Some residents are already receiving inoculations. Long-term care facilities in Florida and around the country have been prioritized,...
by Jill Burzynski | Oct 12, 2020 | Blog, Health Care Advocacy, News Article
No one wants to land in the emergency room of a hospital, but it happens frequently, especially to seniors, so it is imperative that seniors be ready for an unexpected trip to the emergency room. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are...
by Jill Burzynski | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog, Caregiver Issues, Health Care Advocacy, Life Style, News Article
Well some aspects of our lives are getting back to normal. Of course it is still important to practice social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks when in public. But more businesses are opening and some of our public amenities are accessible again such as...