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Caregivers say it was tough not having the centers open during the pandemic to engage their loved ones. They say they're happy to be back.
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The centers help many seniors stay active and connect with friends. County officials hope safety measures will allow them to keep the centers open, while limiting the spread of COVID.
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Video: Oak Hammock at the University of Florida offers a virtual reality experience on a weekly basis for its residents. The goggles help those who are experiencing loneliness or memory issues.
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Ageism in health care settings, which can result in inappropriate or dangerous treatment, is getting new attention during the COVID pandemic.
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COVID-19 has highlighted how older Americans are cared for, the special vulnerabilities they face, and the challenges families have to confront when making caregiving decisions.
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The federal announcement that nursing homes relying on Medicaid and Medicare funding must require staff to get vaccinated will have a ripple effect through Florida.
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Officials said the program will pay roughly $35 more per dose when enrollees are vaccinated at home. For a two-shot regimen that means Medicare will pay $150, or about $70 more than currently.
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More than 6,100 people have requested to be vaccinated for the coronavirus as part of the state program, with more than half from South Florida.
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Casting a ballot during a pandemic presents a dilemma for many Americans who worry about the health risks of voting in person, or whether the post office will deliver mail-in ballots on time. Those concerns are even greater for older voters.
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After nearly five months, families are demanding the state allow some form of in-person visitation in Florida nursing homes and assisted living…
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The so-called “Safer At Home” Executive Order issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on April 1 says senior citizens and people with significant underlying...
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On a recent afternoon, 71-year-old Milton Malphus walked into the community room of his senior apartment building to get some lunch. Sporting a…