Elder Care 
Do You Have a Medical Home?(0 Comments)
Do you have a primary care provider (PCP)? Do you feel confident you can contact that provider when you need him or her? In other words: Do you have a medical home?
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BAHS Senior Health Fair Pays Tribute To Our Vets
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA (Nov. 5, 2009) – The Brevard Association of Human Services (BAHS) will host their annual Senior Health Fair Tribute to Veterans, next Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Hilton Rialto in Melbourne, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Florida Dept of Health: Falls Leading Cause of Death for Elderly
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Unintentional falls remain the leading cause of injury and death for Floridians over 64 years of age and a major source of disability. According to the Florida Department of Health, in 2007 some 1,700 Floridians suffered fatal injuries from a fall and more than 53,000 required hospitalization and treatment.
Tips for Aging Successfully
AS LIFE EXPECTANCY in the U.S. continues to move higher, those over age 65 will grow dramatically over the next decade. The “oldest old,” those individuals age 85 or older, are the fastest growing segment of the population.
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