A Rise in Popularity As our population continues to age there have been an increased number of options for those following a 55+ community. In the past many called the 55+ community of their choosing the last place in which they would reside. Well, times have changed and now many are living well into their […]

Many feel that Medicare is the end all be all. Medicare will solve all of their problems as it relates to health and wealth in older age. However, there are a number of limits that occur with traditional Medicare coverage that you may not be aware of. Medicare Provided Therapy Parameters One of those said […]

There is no ‘right’ time for placing a loved one in a memory care facility.  It Will Be a Challenge  First and foremost, more often than not many couples have spent countless hours together, especially during the years of retirement. Many have come to understand a new way of life together, often more reliant on […]

Home health care is a skilled set of services provided to you or a loved one from the comfort of your own home. The services are provided to you via Medicare Part A. Care is provided to homebound patients who are recovering from illness, injury or surgery. Home Health Providers in Southwest Florida Preferred Care Founded […]

Well… It’s not actual physical therapy that’s the problem. The real problem is the way our healthcare system was designed. The healthcare system is designed in a way that will return a patient to normal function with little to no follow up to prevent the event from recurring, which costs the system even greater amounts […]

The stages of Parkinson’s disease will vary from person to person. Although various tables and charts exist, it’s important to keep in mind a progressive disease like Parkinson’s will be unique to the individual. With that being said, before an individual is diagnosed with Parkinson’s and begins stage one, it’s important to know the early […]

The Rise of Independent Living Independent living became a popular option for those who may have lived among a 55 and up community or simply within their own home for quite some time. Independent living is attractive for potential residents for a few reasons. Downsizing to Independent Living One of the reasons individuals choose to […]

There may be a number of medications associated with a recent or ongoing Parkinson’s diagnosis. Unfortunately, with a great deal of medications comes a lot of research to understand what medication has been prescribed along with all of the side effects that can be expected. We have compiled a list of common medications often associated […]

What’s the Right Choice? Independent or assisted living? That is typically the first question when considering long term care facilities. However, the two serve different purposes so a generally accepted answer does not exist. The ‘right’ answer for one family is going to be vastly different than another. But why? What is the difference between […]

Care at Home Senior care at home is becoming an increasingly popular option for many families as more and more individuals wish to age in place. Private caregivers within the home is a viable option for those who wish to remain in their own home, even if they need assistance with daily activities. Hiring a […]