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Adjustment to Disability<\/a><\/h3>

The Savvy Senior Adjustment to Disability By Robert Goodman, MSW   Older adults age 65 and over are at higher...<\/p><\/div>

Living and Aging with a Disability<\/a><\/h3>

By Robert Goodman, MSW Have you recently lost your vision, become disabled, in need of services to help you become...<\/p><\/div>

Disability Etiquette<\/a><\/h3>

What do you do when you meet someone who has a disability? Do you lean on their wheelchair, talk louder,...<\/p><\/div>

Vision Impairment and Older Adults<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] The Americans with Disabilities Act As it Applies to Persons with Visual Impairments [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] ADA INFORMATION RESOURCES...<\/p><\/div>

Older Americans Month: Blazing a Trail<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Older Americans Month: Blazing a Trail The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW   A recent theme for Older...<\/p><\/div>

A Neighbor Needs Help<\/a><\/h3>

The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW A Neighbor Needs Help   Perhaps you know of someone who can no...<\/p><\/div>

Aging is Not for the Faint Hearted<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Aging is Not for the Faint Hearted The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW   You\u2019ve heard the expression...<\/p><\/div>

Taking Control of Your Health Care<\/a><\/h3>

The Savvy Senior Taking Control of Your Health Care By Robert Goodman, MSW   Your health is in your hands....<\/p><\/div>

Make Your Mark<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW Make Your Mark   May is designated as Older Americans Month. The...<\/p><\/div>

Things to Know as We Plan to Retire<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW Things to Know as We Plan to Retire   May is Older...<\/p><\/div>

The Aging Network<\/a><\/h3>

The Aging Network By Robert Goodman, MSW   The Aging Network is made up of agencies that provide services for...<\/p><\/div>

Older Americans Month: Blazing a Trail<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Older Americans Month: Blazing a Trail The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW   A recent theme for Older...<\/p><\/div>

Aging in Place<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Savvy Senior Aging in Place By Robert Goodman, MSW Updated July 2024   As we grow older (not...<\/p><\/div>

A Rewarding Retirement<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]A Rewarding Retirement The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW Geriatric Social Worker   Retirement is a major life...<\/p><\/div>

The Caregiving Role<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]THE CAREGIVING ROLE: A MEANINGFUL QUALITY OF LIFE \u00a0 By Robert Goodman \u00a0 What is it like to be...<\/p><\/div>

Patient and Disability Rights in the Health Care Setting<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Patient and Disability Rights in the Health Care Setting The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW \u00a0 Patient\u2019s rights...<\/p><\/div>

Disability Related laws<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Disability Related laws By Robert Goodman, MSW   What rights do U.S. citizens with visual impairments have today in...<\/p><\/div>

Your Right to Appeal<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Your Right to Appeal The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW   Being a good health care consumer means...<\/p><\/div>

Are You or a Neighbor Self-Neglecting?<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Are You or a Neighbor Self-Neglecting? The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW   There are many stories in...<\/p><\/div>

Prevent Elder Abuse and Neglect<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Prevent Elder Abuse and Neglect The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW   April is Elder Abuse month. Elder...<\/p><\/div>

Elder Abuse Month<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Elder Abuse Month By Robert Goodman, MSW   April is Elder Abuse month. Elder abuse and neglect are a...<\/p><\/div>

Home Modifications<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”ELDER LAW ATTORNEYS Arlene Lakin, Esq. Margate, Florida” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] Elder law attorneys focus on helping \u201celders\u201d...<\/p><\/div>

A Month of Holidays<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] A Month of Holidays By Robert Goodman, MSW \u00a0 March is a month that celebrates many deserving groups....<\/p><\/div>

A Neighbor Needs Help<\/a><\/h3>

The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW A Neighbor Needs Help Revised July 2021 Perhaps you know of someone who...<\/p><\/div>

Driving Alternatives<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The Savvy Senior Driving Alternatives By Robert Goodman, MSW   In light of some recent accidents in Century Village,...<\/p><\/div>

Preventing Suicide<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Suicide Prevention By Robert Goodman, MSW Updated May 2022   Suicide is preventable and everyone must take action if someone...<\/p><\/div>

Mental Health Issues for Older Adults<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mental Health Issues for Older Adults The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW Mental Health Issues for Older Adults  ...<\/p><\/div>

Medicare 2022<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Senior Savvy By Robert Goodman, MSW  Medicare 2022 Updated July 2021   The time has come to evaluate your Medicare...<\/p><\/div>

Home Modifications<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Modifying Your Home for Disabled Individuals Money Geek Mortgage [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p><\/div>

Lessons Learned from COVID 19<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lessons Learned from COVID 19 The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW In 1620 the Pilgrims were exploring a new...<\/p><\/div>

Is Your Agency Vision Friendly<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Is Your Agency Vision Friendly Senior Savvy By Robert Goodman, MSW This may sound like a strange question to ask...<\/p><\/div>

Neighborhood Watch<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Savvy Senior Neighbor Watch By Robert Goodman, MSW Recently another Century Village resident was found deceased in her apartment....<\/p><\/div>

Student Services<\/a><\/h3>

Financial Aid & Scholarships For Students With Disabilities https:\/\/www.accreditedschoolsonline.org\/resources\/scholarships-financial-aid-for-students-with-disabilities\/ Support For Students With Dyslexia https:\/\/www.affordablecollegesonline.org\/college-resource-center\/dyslexia-dysgraphia\/ Careers For Students With Disabilities...<\/p><\/div>

What Can Your Elected Officials do for You?<\/a><\/h3>

What Can Your Elected Officials do for You? By Robert Goodman, MSW Each month I write about different services that...<\/p><\/div>

Will Your Vanity Be Your Downfall?<\/a><\/h3>

Will Your Vanity Be Your Downfall? By Robert A. Goodman, MSW Wikipedia defines vanity as \u201cthe excessive pride in or...<\/p><\/div>

Advocacy<\/a><\/h3>

Advocacy The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The word advocacy has been in the news a lot...<\/p><\/div>

Are You a Good Self Advocate?<\/a><\/h3>

Are You a Good Self Advocate? The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW When you are a patient in the...<\/p><\/div>

Watch Where You Are Driving<\/a><\/h3>

Watch Where You Are Driving The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW As our population ages, so does the number...<\/p><\/div>

Vision Impairment and Older Adults<\/a><\/h3>

Vision Impairment and Older Adults By Robert Goodman, MSW While visual impairments are NOT a normal part of aging, it...<\/p><\/div>

Home Health Care and Medicare (updated 2018)<\/a><\/h3>

by Robert Goodman, MSW Medicare covers home health care services for someone meeting these conditions: Your doctor must decide that...<\/p><\/div>

Support Groups<\/a><\/h3>

Support Groups By Robert Goodman, MSW Geriatric Social Worker Are you struggling with the loss of a loved one? Are...<\/p><\/div>

Your Rights as a Patient<\/a><\/h3>

Your Rights as a Patient By Robert Goodman, MSW Geriatric Social Worker Medicare Appeal Rights Do you know your rights...<\/p><\/div>

Locating & Accessing Community Resources & Services<\/a><\/h3>

Locating & Accessing Community Resources & Services By Robert Goodman, MSW “I need help and I don’t know where to...<\/p><\/div>

Services for People with Visual Disabilities in Palm Beach County<\/a><\/h3>

Services for People with Visual Disabilities in Palm Beach County Compiled by Robert Goodman, MSW   General information on Community...<\/p><\/div>

Locating & Accessing Community Resources & Services<\/a><\/h3>

Locating & Accessing Community Resources & Services The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW “I need help and I don’t...<\/p><\/div>

How is Your Mental Health<\/a><\/h3>

How is Your Mental Health The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW Many older adults experience problems with gambling, misuse...<\/p><\/div>

Women\u2019s Heart Health<\/a><\/h3>

Women\u2019s Heart Health By Robert Goodman, MSW Do you know the signs of a heart attack? They differ between men...<\/p><\/div>

Cell Phone Etiquette<\/a><\/h3>

Cell Phone Etiquette By Robert Goodman Each day I ride the buses I hear cell phones going off and people...<\/p><\/div>

Grandparenting with a Disability<\/a><\/h3>

Grandparenting with a Disability The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW Grandparenting, in general, can be fun and also exhausting....<\/p><\/div>

Advocacy<\/a><\/h3>

Advocacy The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW The word advocacy has been in the news a lot lately. You...<\/p><\/div>

Aging in Place<\/a><\/h3>

Aging in Place By Robert Goodman, MSW As we grow older (not me!) our first choice is to remain in...<\/p><\/div>

Patient and Disability Rights in the Healthcare Setting<\/a><\/h3>

Patient and Disability Rights in the Health Care Setting By Robert Goodman, MSW and Karen Hughes Patient\u2019s rights cover such...<\/p><\/div>

Florida Civil Rights Law<\/a><\/h3>

Florida Civil Rights Law Chapter 760, Florida Statutes It is against the law to discriminate in employment on the basis...<\/p><\/div>

Care Giver Solutions Info Show Interview<\/a><\/h3>

An Interview with Robert Goodman, MSW and Marcia Teele of CareGiverSolutions.Info Show<\/p><\/div>

Pitfalls of Traveling<\/a><\/h3>

Pitfalls of Traveling The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW I have written many columns on fall prevention and the...<\/p><\/div>

Coping with the Holidays<\/a><\/h3>

Coping with the Holidays By Robert Goodman, MSW The holidays are supposed to be a time for family gathering, happiness,...<\/p><\/div>

Aging is Not for Sissies<\/a><\/h3>

Aging is Not for Sissies By Robert Goodman, MSW Geriatric Social Worker You\u2019ve heard the expression \u201caging is not for...<\/p><\/div>

ACB article on disability rights<\/a><\/h3>

ACB article on disability rights The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW \u00a0 Have you ever contacted a health care...<\/p><\/div>

A Neighbor Needs Help<\/a><\/h3>

A Neighbor Needs Help By Robert A. Goodman, MSW Perhaps you know of someone who can no longer take care...<\/p><\/div>

Coping with Loss<\/a><\/h3>

Coping with Loss By Robert Goodman, MSW Over the past year I have lost a number of friends and neighbors....<\/p><\/div>

Is It Time To Move To An ALF?<\/a><\/h3>

Are you Safe in your Home? The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW Every so often we hear about a...<\/p><\/div>

Are You at Risk for Falling<\/a><\/h3>

Are You at Risk for Falling By Robert Goodman, MSW Falls are a major issue for older adults and can...<\/p><\/div>

Introduction to Caregiving<\/a><\/h3>

Introduction to Caregiving By Robert Goodman, MSW Are you a caregiver? If you are helping a spouse, parent, child, or...<\/p><\/div>

Pitfalls of Traveling<\/a><\/h3>

Pitfalls of Traveling The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW I have written many columns on fall prevention and the...<\/p><\/div>

Caregivers visual impairments<\/a><\/h3>

Caregivers with visual impairments: a preliminary study. Subject: Caregivers (Services) Visually disabled aged (Care and treatment) Vision disorders (Health aspects)...<\/p><\/div>

Caregiver Basics (updated)<\/a><\/h3>

By Robert Goodman, MSW According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, there were 65.7 million caregivers make up 29% of...<\/p><\/div>

Voting and Voter Registration<\/a><\/h3>

PBC Supervisor of Elections http:\/\/www.pbcelections.org   Florida Division of Elections http:\/\/election.dos.state.fl.us\/<\/p><\/div>

Veteran\u2019s Services<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PBC Department of Human and Veteran Services http:\/\/www.pbcgov.com\/communityservices\/   Florida Dept of Veteran Affairs www.floridavets.org   U.S. Dept of Veterans...<\/p><\/div>

Transportation<\/a><\/h3>

Palm Tran and Palm Tran Connection http:\/\/www.pbcgov.com\/palmtran\/<\/p><\/div>

Recycling<\/a><\/h3>

PBC Solid Waste Authority www.swa.org<\/p><\/div>

Public Safety<\/a><\/h3>

PBC Fire Rescue http:\/\/www.pbcfr.org\/   Drowning Prevention Coalition http:\/\/www.pbcgov.com\/drowningprevention\/   PBC Sheriff\u2019s Office www.pbso.org<\/p><\/div>

Parks and Recreation<\/a><\/h3>

http:\/\/www.pbcgov.com\/parks\/  <\/p><\/div>

Palm Beach County Government<\/a><\/h3>

www.pbcgov.com  <\/p><\/div>

Mental Health<\/a><\/h3>

Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County www.mhapbc.org Motor Vehicles and ID Cards Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor...<\/p><\/div>

Long Term Care<\/a><\/h3>

U.S. Administration on Aging Eldercare Locator www.eldercare.gov   Florida Health Finder (locate health care facilities and other health related services)...<\/p><\/div>

Legal Services<\/a><\/h3>

Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller (county courts, jury service, domestic partners, etc) www.mypalmbeachclerk.com\/   Legal Aid Society of Palm...<\/p><\/div>

Homestead Exemption<\/a><\/h3>

PBC Property Appraiser\u2019s Office http:\/\/www.co.palm-beach.fl.us\/papa\/Index.htm  <\/p><\/div>

Health Care Information<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MyVaccineFlorida | Stop the Virus to preregister for the COVID 19 vaccine and find a vaccine location near you and...<\/p><\/div>

General Information\/Community Resources<\/a><\/h3>

211 Palm Beach\/Treasure Coast www.211palmbeach.org   \u00a0 Broward First Call for Help www.211broward.com<\/p><\/div>

Financial Assistance<\/a><\/h3>

Florida Department of Children and Families-Apply for Financial Assistance online Food Assistance Program (SNAP) Medical Assistance Program Temporary cash assistance...<\/p><\/div>

Federal Government Services<\/a><\/h3>

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]General Info: www.usa.gov   FAQs: www.usa.gov\/Contact\/Faq.shtml   Federal Toll-Free Numbers: www.info.gov\/toll-free.htm  [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p><\/div>

Emergency Preparation<\/a><\/h3>

Emergency Preparation http:\/\/www.floridadisaster.org\/citizen_emergency_info.htm   Hurricane Information http:\/\/www.floridadisaster.org\/EMTOOLS\/Severe\/hurricanes.htm   http:\/\/www.pbcgov.com\/dem\/hurricane\/ (hurricane shelter information)   PBC Office of Emergency Management http:\/\/www.pbcgov.com\/publicsafety\/emergencymanagement\/<\/p><\/div>

Elected Officials<\/a><\/h3>

County Commissioner Mary Lou Berger http:\/\/www.pbcgov.com\/countycommissioners\/district5\/   Florida Legislature-Online Sunshine http:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/Welcome   State Representative Kevin Rader http:\/\/www.myfloridahouse.gov\/Sections\/Representatives\/details.aspx?MemberId=4431   State Senator...<\/p><\/div>

Disability Related Services<\/a><\/h3>

Florida Division of Blind Services http:\/\/dbs.myflorida.com\/   Lighthouse for the Blind of Palm Beach\/Treasure Coast www.lighthousepalmbeaches.org   U.S. Government-Services for...<\/p><\/div>

Consumer Services<\/a><\/h3>

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services http:\/\/www.freshfromflorida.com\/Divisions-Offices\/Consumer-Services (Do not call list, consumer complaints)   Florida Department of Professional and Business...<\/p><\/div>

Aging Services<\/a><\/h3>

Florida Meals-on-Wheels & Senior Meal Programs Directory www.mealcall.org\/meals-on-wheels\/fl   Abuse and Neglect 1-800-96Abuse https:\/\/reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us\/   Florida Department of Elder Affairs...<\/p><\/div>

Addiction Services<\/a><\/h3>

Alcoholics Anonymous www.aa-palmbeachcounty.org   Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling www.gamblinghelp.org   TobaccoFree Florida QuitLine www.tobaccofreeflorida.com<\/p><\/div>

Elder Abuse and Neglect<\/a><\/h3>

The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW April is Elder Abuse month. Elder abuse and neglect are a major issue...<\/p><\/div>

Domestic Violence Month<\/a><\/h3>

The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW Are You in an Abusive Relationship? During October we remember the victims of...<\/p><\/div>

Are You A Caregiver?<\/a><\/h3>

By Robert Goodman, MSW Caregiver Basics Are you a caregiver? If you are helping a spouse, parent, child, or other...<\/p><\/div>

licencias de conducir y tarjetas de identidad<\/a><\/h3>

Septiembre 2009 Informe de inter\u00e9s sobre licencias de conducir y tarjetas de identidad NUEVA TARIFA DE CARGOS EN EFECTO: El...<\/p><\/div>

Self Neglect and Older Adults<\/a><\/h3>

Are You or a Neighbor Self-Neglecting? The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW There are many stories in Century Village,...<\/p><\/div>

Selecting a Medicare Plan<\/a><\/h3>

Medicare 2015 Senior Savvy By Robert Goodman, MSW   The time has come to evaluate your Medicare coverage for 2013....<\/p><\/div>

HIV AIDS in the Senior Population<\/a><\/h3>

The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW The Birds and the Bees Several years ago a friend decided to start...<\/p><\/div>

Are You at Risk for Falling<\/a><\/h3>

Are You at Risk for Falling The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW This article is dedicated to the memory...<\/p><\/div>

What Can Your Elected Officials Do For You?<\/a><\/h3>

The Savvy Senior By Robert Goodman, MSW What Can Your Elected Officials do for You? Each month I write about...<\/p><\/div>

Driver Licenses and Identification Cards<\/a><\/h3>

September 2009 Information of interest about driver licenses and identification cards NEW FEES NOW IN EFFECT: On September 1, 2009,...<\/p><\/div>

How to Select a Candidate<\/a><\/h3>

How to Select a Candidate By Robert Goodman, MSW It is that season once again when we get to choose...<\/p><\/div>

Services for People with Visual Disabilities<\/a><\/h3>

Services for People with Visual Disabilities in Palm Beach County Compiled by Robert Goodman, MSW For general information on services...<\/p><\/div>

Support Groups<\/a><\/h3>

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