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The Scoop: Fri. May 16, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida municipalities are now forbidden from fluoridating water after Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a sweeping bill.
The Aging Mind examines mental health as America ages
The Aging Mind explores the unique mental health challenges of older adults and improved treatment systems.
Tips to prepare for hurricanes and other emergencies when caring for older adults
Older adults and their caregivers have different needs when it comes to preparing for hurricanes and other emergencies.
MidPoint: Shopping for Medicare plans? SHINE can help.
FREE, UNBIASED help from trained Medicare counselors is available from SHINE Medicare to help seniors choose their Medicare health care coverage for 2023. Appointments with SHINE counselors can be made at 800-963-5337.
Here’s how Floridians can learn more about Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease affects many of us; Some are caregivers or have a loved one with Alzheimer’s. According to the website of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, Alzheimer’s is a “progressive brain disorder that impacts memory,...
Advice from AARP on how to plan for long-term elder care
This week, the two U.S. Senators from Pennsylvania released a list of troubled nursing homes across the country that are considered a “Special Focus Facility” or a candidate for SFF. Seventeen facilities from Florida were...
