Florida Elder Care & Senior Health

Know someone in a nursing home or going?

We at the Senior Information Center can get your loved one covered by government programs that can pay for the cost of the nursing home.  We do it for many seniors in the state of Florida.  We do it all for a very low fee.  Most other firms charge anywhere from $5000-$15000 for this service when we do it for much less.  We will meet always meet for a free consultation at any time.  Please call us at 800-731-8784 or check our website at www.elderplanner.com

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Ambassadors for Aging Day 2009

Ambassadors for Aging Day 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The State Capitol
Tallahassee

What is Ambassadors for Aging Day? It is a one-day program hosted by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the Florida Sports Foundation, and other organizations, Ambassadors for Aging Day unites elders and elder advocates from throughout the state to showcase the special contributions of older adults.

Participants will enjoy the following activities free of charge:

Exhibitors
Complimentary health screenings
Performing artists
Music and dancing
Noon program featuring state officials
Walking tours of the Capitol
Complimentary Luncheon
And a chance to see the Florida Legislature in action. Join us as we highlight the contributions of elders to their communities and share the experience of aging!

To learn more about this exciting event, call 850- 414-2000 or e-mail information@elderaffairs.org.

Karen Best Wright, B.S., SeniorPro Marketing
www.SeniorPro.com
www.BlogforHealthyLiving.com

Enlightened Alzheimer's Caregiving

The nearly 10 million Americans caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease will now have access to cutting-edge information and resources thanks to the launch of a new CD-ROM series called Enlightened Alzheimer Caregiving, which will empower at-home caregivers with a greater understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and the changes expected with varying stages. 

To read the Press Release, click here!
To purchase, click here!

Elayne Forgie, CMC, President

ElderCare at Home

ElderCare Resource Center

Brain Games for Brain Health

There is a website at https://www.lumosity.com that has several interactive brain games to stimulate the brain. They have a 7-day free trial. After that, the cost is $9.95/month, cancel at anytime. I am not promoting this site over any type of similar site. However, I did have fun spending a little time stimulating my brain as I tried to pay attention to two fast moving things at once and then playing it over to improve my score.

This type of computer generated interactive brain game is great as people grow older and may participate in few activities that stimulate the brain. I know some assisted living facilities have computers with these types of games on them for their residents.

These brain games definitely are stimulating. If anyone knows of different online games such as these that are good for the elderly, I hope you will post a link to them.

Karen Best Wright, B.S. Health Educator
Pathway to Healthy Living
www.BlogforHealthyLiving.com
www.SeniorPro.com