Are You a Good Self Advocate? The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW When you are a patient in the hospital or in a doctor’s office, or trying to get services, you must be able to make your needs known … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
The Aging Network The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW The Aging Network is made up of agencies that provide services for seniors. Some of these agencies are government run and some are private. Eligibility, services provided, and costs vary … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Watch Where You Are Driving The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW As our population ages, so does the number of older drivers. Some drivers outlive the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Cognitive and sensory losses are gradual … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Vision Impairment and Older Adults By Robert Goodman, MSW While visual impairments are NOT a normal part of aging, it is estimated that vision loss affects millions of older adults each year. The Arlene R. Gordon Research Institute of Lighthouse … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Older Americans Month: Blazing a Trail The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW This year’s theme for Older Americans Month in May is Blazing a Trail. The focus is on how older adults in our community are leading and inspiring … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
by Robert Goodman, MSW Medicare covers home health care services for someone meeting these conditions: Your doctor must decide that you need medical care at home, and make a plan for your care at home. You must need intermittent skilled … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Support Groups By Robert Goodman, MSW Geriatric Social Worker Are you struggling with the loss of a loved one? Are you trying to cope with caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or other illness? Do you need someone to talk … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Your Rights as a Patient By Robert Goodman, MSW Geriatric Social Worker Medicare Appeal Rights Do you know your rights as a healthcare consumer? Do you have a complaint about the quality of your care? Do you want to appeal … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Locating & Accessing Community Resources & Services By Robert Goodman, MSW “I need help and I don’t know where to turn!” Where would you begin to look if you needed help for a loved one? There are many government and … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Services for People with Visual Disabilities in Palm Beach County Compiled by Robert Goodman, MSW General information on Community Services: Information and referral 211 Area Agency on Aging (Elder Helpline) 561-684-5885 Palm Beach County Department of Community Services 561-355-4700 … [CLICK TO READ MORE]