Senior Safety

National Senior Health & Fitness Day May 27

NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH & FITNESS DAY Put on your sneakers for National Senior Health & Fitness Day.  On the last Wednesday in May each year, approximately 100,000 senior adults will participate in activities across the United States for this national observance. Many organizations offer special events especially for seniors: Banks Health Clubs Area Agencies on […]

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May is Hurricane Preparedness Month

May is Hurricane Preparedness Month. Yes, it’s time again to prepare for this season’s potential hurricanes. Remember, it only takes one storm to change your life and community. For more information on hurricanes and hurricane safety, visit weather.gov/safety/hurricane Be ready for hurricane season. Today you can determine your personal hurricane risk, find out if you

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Florida Executive Order Effective May 4 Regarding COVID-19

Florida Executive Order #20-112 Effective May 4 Regarding COVID-19 (Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery) WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-52 declaring a state of emergency for the entire State of Florida as a result of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on April 3, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-91

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Your mask protects me – My mask protects you.

Your mask protects me – My mask protects you. Never touch the inside of your mask.  You don’t want to trap germs inside your mask. Never reach under your mask to touch your face.  You will trap germs inside your mask. If you touch the outside of your mask, wash your  hands. You still need

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Hearing Loss | Tied with mental, physical, and social ailments in Elderly

Hearing loss is the world’s fourth-leading cause of years lived with disability. The condition may worsen an array of mental, physical, and social complications. As over 90% of hearing loss is age-related, its burden is notably growing amid aging populations. Hearing ability is integrally tied with communication, and hearing loss leads to communication barriers. This,

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