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Florida's struggling seniors deserve a better view of the future

John Grant

Dec 5

Florida's struggling seniors deserve a better view of the future

Legendary star of the silver screen Ingrid Berman once said, “Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath,...

No More Important Time Of Year, Especially For Seniors

John Grant

Nov 4

No More Important Time Of Year, Especially For Seniors

To say there is a lot going on in our country right now would be a gross understatement. And it seems the nearly 55 million seniors...

Examining the Consequences of Health Care Debt Among Older Adults

Medicare Rights Center

Aug 23

Examining the Consequences of Health Care Debt Among Older Adults

Despite Medicare’s significant successes , the program’s out-of-pocket costs are burdensome for many and medical debt is far too...

As cost of living rises, the ‘unretired’ in South Florida return to work

South Florida Sun Sentinel

Aug 19

As cost of living rises, the ‘unretired’ in South Florida return to work

The 401(k) plan is exhausted, savings have shriveled and that monthly Social Security payout doesn’t come close to covering basic monthly...

Most Pre-Retirees Pushing Back Retirement Timeline

401K Specialist

Jul 22

Most Pre-Retirees Pushing Back Retirement Timeline

Retirement can—or must—wait, say a startling nearly 7 in 10 over-50 pre-retirees in a new survey released today from F&G Annuities &...

U.S. News & World Report

Jul 10

6 Tips for Aging Alone

Whether it's a widow or widower remaining on their own, a childless and single older adult who relishes independence or a rural resident...

The average retired American faces these new Medicare changes in 2025

The Street

Jun 11

The average retired American faces these new Medicare changes in 2025

There are many concerns Americans regularly confront about their retirement years. The cost of living, fluctuations in the stock market...

Scammers show up at woman's home to take her to the bank

WFTV

May 31

Scammers show up at woman's home to take her to the bank

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — Brenda Crowe’s mom had not been home alone long when she had to make a frantic 911 call to keep someone from taking...

DeSantis signs law designed to protect seniors from financial scams

Florida Trend

May 30

DeSantis signs law designed to protect seniors from financial scams

TALLAHASSEE — A measure (SB 556) that will allow banks to delay withdrawing money if employees believe that seniors or “vulnerable”...

John Grant

May 8

Hard-hit seniors

It’s no secret inflation is hitting Americans like never before. Seniors especially are feeling the pain. While groceries, gas and...

Money on their minds: Health-related costs top older adults' concerns for people their age, poll finds

Medical Xpress

May 7

Money on their minds: Health-related costs top older adults' concerns for people their age, poll finds

From medical and dental care to medications, insurance and nursing homes, health-related costs weigh heavily on the minds of older...

Move, cut back or go bare: Florida seniors juggle skyrocketing costs, impossible choices

Fort Myers News-Press

Apr 25

Move, cut back or go bare: Florida seniors juggle skyrocketing costs, impossible choices

In Lee County, just steps from the Caloosahatchee River, lies Priscilla O’Harra’s concrete block home. Her husband built it in the ‘70s,...

Older Floridians are going back to work as life gets less affordable

Tampa Bay Times

Apr 10

Older Floridians are going back to work as life gets less affordable

Larry Gesick couldn’t hear his alarm, so when it went off at 5 a.m., his wife nudged him awake. A half-hour later, he was out the door —...

Forbes

Jan 25

Aging In Place Statistics (2024)

For older adults who prefer to age in place, making safety modifications to their home or downsizing to a residence that requires less...

How to Set Clear Expectations With a Home Care Provider

Miami Herald

Jul 19, 2023

How to Set Clear Expectations With a Home Care Provider

Home care is an excellent option for seniors who want to remain in their homes as long as possible. It can offer the same support...

Groups react to new Prescription Drug Reform Act after Gov. DeSantis delivers his signature

Florida Politics

May 4, 2023

Groups react to new Prescription Drug Reform Act after Gov. DeSantis delivers his signature

Supporters are celebrating 'historic' reforms and the beginning of lower prescription costs. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed the...

Gov. DeSantis Fills Prescription for Drug Pricing Reform

John Grant

May 3, 2023

Gov. DeSantis Fills Prescription for Drug Pricing Reform

Thank you, Governor Ron DeSantis, for signing the Prescription Drug Reform Act and placing new limits on Pharmacy Benefits Managers,...

Poll shows Florida voters support PBM regulation

Florida Politics

Apr 19, 2023

Poll shows Florida voters support PBM regulation

Three-quarters said they would back politicians who vote for PBM regulations. New polling shows Florida voters are in favor of...

Florida Seniors Deserve Fair Prescription Prices, PBMs Are Getting in Our Way

John Grant

Apr 4, 2023

Florida Seniors Deserve Fair Prescription Prices, PBMs Are Getting in Our Way

Earlier this year,‭ ‬Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to address the role pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)‭ ‬play in the high costs so...

Florida lawmakers attempt a Christmas miracle during special session

John Grant

Dec 14, 2022

Florida lawmakers attempt a Christmas miracle during special session

It’s that time of year when kids around the world are making their Christmas wish lists and sending them off to the North Pole. Florida...