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Making the Best of Aging

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Radio This Week: Making the Best of Aging.   Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink is joined by Traci Graf, RN, Avid Home Care Services and Teri Brant, Buena Vida Estates, as they talk about a “Glass Half Full” strategy – and tips to ensure it happens! – for making the…

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Fearless Caregiver Conference

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  Fearless Caregiver Conference | Helping Seniors Update Friday – April 12, 2024 – The Fearless Caregiver Conference returns to Melbourne FL 10am-2pm on Thursday April 25th on the campus of Ascension Catholic Church at 2950 N Harbor City Blvd – Melbourne FL. Gary Barg, of Today’s Caregiver and Caregiver.com,…

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You Can Always Extract the Tooth

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Radio This Week: You Can Always Extract the Tooth.   So it seems almost obvious that you can ALWAYS extract the tooth – but is that ALWAYS the best approach? Let’s learn with noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, Drs. Sheldon & Furtado – Solid Bite, and Helping Seniors Radio Host…

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April 2024 Helping Seniors Events

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  April 2024 Helping Seniors Events | Helping Seniors Update Monday – April 8, 2024 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink visits with Helping Seniors Operations Director Nancy Deardorff about upcoming Helping Seniors events for April 2024 at the Senior Resource Center of Brevard and throughout the County. The…

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Good Savings on Prescriptions

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Radio This Week: Good Savings on Prescriptions.   Joe Ponds (Canadian Meds of Melbourne) shares great information on maximizing Prescription cost savings safely and effectively as he talks with Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink in the studio this week. For More Information on Helping Seniors of Brevard: HelpingSeniorsofBrevard.org For More…

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Good Insurance/Good Help Ideas

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Radio This Week: Good Insurance and Good Help at Home Ideas.   Jerry Hadlock, Jr. (Medicare Licensed Agent) and Jennifer Barton (Seniors Helping Seniors) join Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink in the studio this week. For More Information on Helping Seniors of Brevard: HelpingSeniorsofBrevard.org For More Information on Seniors Helping…

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Great People. Great Programs.

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Radio This Week: Great People. Great Programs. Great for Seniors.   Rese Garson (Assisted Living Locators of Palm Bay & Melbourne), Janice Moia (Rock Steady Boxing at Advance Fitness Center) and Chris Morse (Helping Seniors Travel Club) all join Helping Seniors Kerry Fink Executive Director in the studio this week. For…

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Teeth Cleaned Same Day?

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Radio This Week: Will I Get My Teeth Cleaned on the Same Day?   When we go in for a Dental Evaluation/Checkup, will I get my teeth cleaned the same day? A common question – let’s learn with noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, Drs. Sheldon & Furtado – Solid Bite,…

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55+ Renters of Palm Bay Workshop

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  The 55+ Renters of Palm Bay Workshop | Helping Seniors Update Wednesday – March 6, 2024 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink visits with Operations Director Nancy Deardorff and together they talk about the innovative 55+ Renters of Palm Bay workshop opportunities available in March and following months….

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March 2024 Helping Seniors Events

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  March 2024 Helping Seniors Events | Helping Seniors Update Monday – March 4, 2024 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink visits with Jennifer Barton, owner of Seniors Helping Seniors, and together they talk about upcoming Helping Seniors events for March 2024 at the Senior Resource Center of Brevard…

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Let’s Talk Long-Term Finances

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Radio This Week: Let’s Talk Long-Term Finances.   Great guests this week – Laura “Lori” Perry, Dave Ramsey Endorsed Long-Term Care Specialist with The Peery Agency; Jennifer Barton (Seniors Helping Seniors); and Attorney Frank Scaglione (Florida Bar Eviction Prevention Program) all join Helping Seniors Executive Director in the studio this week….

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8th Annual Car Raffle Kick-off

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  Helping Seniors 8th Annual Car Raffle Kick-off | Helping Seniors Update Saturday – February 24 2024 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink, on location at Joe’s Senior Resource Center of Brevard for the Helping Seniors 8th Annual “Choose Your Adventure” Car Raffle Kick-off Car Show and Open House….

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Navigating Your Aging Plan

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Radio This Week: Navigating Your Aging Plan.   Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink visits with Carlos Cuesta, President/Owner of Synergy Home Care on the topic of navigating your Aging Plan for best success! For More Information on Helping Seniors of Brevard: HelpingSeniorsofBrevard.org For More Information on Synergy Home Care SynergyHomeCare.com/fl-palm-bay-32905/…

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Choose Your Adventure Car Raffle

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  Choose Your Adventure Car Raffle Announcement | Helping Seniors Update Friday – February 16 2024 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink, on location at the February 3rd 15th Annual Higher Power Car Show at Trinity Wellsprings Church in Satellite Beach, visits with Jennifer Barton (Seniors Helping Seniors) and…

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How Can You Help Your Diabetes?

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Radio This Week: How Can You Help Your Diabetes?   Get insight into Diabetes – and Pre-Diabetes – and its prevalence among Seniors in the USA with noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, Drs. Sheldon & Furtado – Solid Bite, and Helping Seniors Radio Host Kerry Fink. For More Information on…

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Feb Senior Resource Center Events

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  Feb 2024 Senior Resource Center Events | HSB Update Friday – February 9, 2023 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink visits with Susan Houts, Administrative Director & Marketing Director at Coastal Occupational Therapy, and together they talk about upcoming events for February 2024 at the Senior Resource Center…

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The 2024 Legislative Session

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Radio This Week: Previewing the 2024 Legislative Session.   Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Bill Johnson, William A Johnson, P.A, shares updates from the Florida State Legislative Session that impact Seniors as the State works its way through the 2024 Legislative season January-March 2024. Join Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink…

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Feb 24th Open House & Car Show

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  Helping Seniors Open House & Car Show Preview | Helping Seniors Education Series Saturday – February 3 2024 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink, on location at the 15th Annual Higher Power Car Show at Trinity Wellsprings Church in Satellite Beach. He visits with Carlos Cuesta (Synergy Homecare)…

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At the Higher Power Car Show

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  Helping Seniors on location 15th Annual Higher Power Car Show | Helping Seniors Education Series Saturday – February 3 2024 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink, on location at the 15th Annual Higher Power Car Show at Trinity Wellsprings Church in Satellite Beach. He visits with Jennifer Barton…

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Help When You Need it Most

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Radio This Week: The Help You Need When You Need it Most.   Helping Seniors Radio Host Kerry Fink visits Elana Pitcher and Angie Dunn, of St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care, and Danica Scuderi-Carluccio, National Certified Guardian / Geriatric Case Manager with Advocates for the Aging, Inc., about good help that…

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Start Smart

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  “Start Smart” | Helping Seniors Education Series Thursday – January 25, 2024 – “Start Smart!” – Let’s Start the New Year Off Right! The Community Education Series presented by Helping Seniors, CarePlus Health Plans, and Omni Healthcare. Special Presentation – “Advances in Memory Care” – Deidra Shubert, Board Certified…

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Things to Know: Help in Your Home

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Radio This Week: Things to Know for Help in Your Home.   Helping Seniors Radio Host Kerry Fink visits with Jennifer Barton, Owner of Seniors Helping Seniors, and talk about three things you should know in finding good companion care help in your home. For More Information on Helping Seniors of…

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Top Legal Docs in Your Aging Plan

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Radio This Week: Top Legal Documents in Your Aging Plan.   Learn about the Top 5 Legal Documents you need in your Aging Plan. Learn with Elder Law Attorney Amy B. Van Fossen (The Law Office of Amy B Van Fossen, PA) as she visits with Radio Host Kerry Fink (Helping…

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On location Costa Maya

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  Helping Seniors on location Costa Maya | Helping Seniors Update Thursday – January 11 2024 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink previews the 4th Annual Helping Seniors Foundation Cruise – that sails June 9th-16th 2024, from Port Canaveral Florida on board MSC Seashore. From the on location report…

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Principles of Practice

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Radio This Week: Principles of Practice.   Noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, Drs. Sheldon & Furtado – Solid Bite, shares his experience on what to look for in “Principles of Practice” as you review your medical/dental professionals. Helping Seniors Radio with Host Kerry Fink. For More Information on Helping Seniors…

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Yearly Estate Plan Review

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Radio This Week: Yearly Estate Planning & Document Review.   Launching into a New Year provides a perfect moment for your “Get Your Ducks in a Row” Yearly Estate Planning & Document Review. Get some tips from Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Bill Johnson, William A Johnson, P.A, as he explains…

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Best of Home Care

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Radio This Week: Best of Home Care.   Helping Seniors Radio Host Jennifer Barton, Owner of Seniors Helping Seniors, visits with Teri Brant, Director of Marketing at Buena Vida Estates, and together they talk about the Best of Home Care. For More Information on Helping Seniors of Brevard: HelpingSeniorsofBrevard.org For More…

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Joe’s 90th Birthday Celebration

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Radio This Week: Information Overload Special Edition Celebrating Joe Steckler’s 90th Birthday.   Celebrating Joe Steckler’s 90th Birthday | Information Overaload Radio Radio Hosts John Harper & Jim Votro on-site at the Helping Seniors “Senior Resource Center of Brevard” located in the beautiful Omni Healthcare Professional Tower at 1344 S Apollo…

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Celebrating Joe’s 90th Birthday

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  Celebrating Joe Steckler’s 90th Birthday | Helping Seniors Update Tuesday – December 12, 2023 – A “Holiday Health Hints” Faire – Let’s Have a Holly, Jolly, Healthy Holiday! The Community Education Series presented by Helping Seniors, CarePlus Health Plans, and Omni Healthcare. Thursday – December 21, 2023 – Helping…

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Helping Seniors 2023 & 2024

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Radio This Week: Helping Seniors 2023 & 2024.   Helping Seniors Radio Host Kerry Fink visits with popular area Broadcaster John Harper, who also serves at Helping Seniors Vice President, and they talk about good things accomplished for Seniors in 2023 and great plans for even more service for Seniors in…

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How to Find a Good Doctor

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Radio This Week: How to Find a Good Doctor.   Good Question – How do you find a Good Doctor? Helping Seniors Radio Host Kerry Fink visits with noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, Drs. Sheldon & Furtado – Solid Bite, on 7 steps to finding that expert help you might…

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A Holiday Health Hints Faire

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  A “Holiday Health Faire” | Helping Seniors Education Series Tuesday – December 12, 2023 – A “Holiday Health Hints” Faire – Let’s Have a Holly, Jolly, Healthy Holiday! The Community Education Series presented by Helping Seniors, CarePlus Health Plans, and Omni Healthcare. Special Presentation – “The Power of Positivity:…

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Businesses are Helping Seniors

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Radio This Week: How Businesses who care about Seniors are Helping Seniors.   Program Host Kerry Fink (Helping Seniors) and Helping Seniors Operations Director Nancy Deardorff share a conversation about how businesses support the work of Helping Seniors on this edition of the weekly Helping Seniors Radio program. For More Information…

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Dec Senior Resource Center Events

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  Dec 2023 Senior Resource Center Events | HSB Update Monday – December 4, 2023 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink visits with Jennifer Barton, owner of Seniors Helping Seniors, and together they talk about upcoming events for December 2023 at the Senior Resource Center of Brevard. The Senior…

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A Beautiful Holiday Season

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Radio This Week: A Beautiful Holiday Season.   Learn about ways to make this “A Beautiful Holiday Season” inside and out! Great tips and advice from Susan Houts (Coastal Occupational Therapy) on great programs they support that make this a wonderful time as we get in shape for an excellent 2024….

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Maximizing Retirement Savings

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Radio This Week: Maximizing Your Savings in Retirement.   Find ways to get the most of every Retirement Dollar by getting good cost-effective help at home, with Jennifer Barton (Seniors Helping Seniors), and how to save money on medical prescriptions with Joe Ponds (Canadian Meds of Melbourne). Join Program Host Kerry…

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Continuing Care Retirement Living

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Radio This Week: 55+ Renters of Palm Bay Workshops & Continuing Care Retirement Communities.   Attorney Frank Scaglione, Florida Bar Florida Eviction Prevention Project, and Teri Brant (Director of Marketing at Buena Vida Estates) guest on Helping Seniors Radio this week. Frank shares information on the 55+ Renters of Palm Bay…

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It Happened Again Yesterday

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Radio This Week: It Happened Again Yesterday.   It Happened Again Yesterday | Helping Seniors Radio Helping Seniors Radio Host Kerry Fink visit with noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, Drs. Sheldon & Furtado – Solid Bite, on the story of how to determine best judgement on saving or losing a…

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Nov Senior Resource Center Events

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  Nov 2023 Senior Resource Center Events | HSB Update Monday – November 6, 2023 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink visits with Susan Houts, Administrative Director & Marketing Director at Coastal Occupational Therapy, and together they talk about upcoming events for November 2023 at the Senior Resource Center…

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Avoiding Probate

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Radio This Week: Avoiding Probate   Avoiding Probate | Helping Seniors Radio Understand what Probate is – and why it is something you most likely want to avoid! Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Bill Johnson, William A Johnson, P.A, explains it all with Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink. For More…

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Medical Discoveries

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Radio This Week: Medical Discoveries for Tomorrow!   Medical Discoveries for Tomorrow! | Helping Seniors Radio Learn all about the value of Clinical Trials as well as some coming breakthroughs in Medical Technologies to combat Memory issues. And, learn about opportunities to participate in ClinCloud Free Memory Screening opportunities at the…

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Best Plans for Aging

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Radio This Week: Best Plans for Aging.   Best Plans for Aging | Helping Seniors Radio Helping Seniors Operations Director Nancy Deardorff visits with Coastal Occupational Therapy’s Jital Patel, OTR/L, CFPS, DRS and Susan Houts (Coastal Occupational Therapy), and Janice Moia (Advance Fitness Rock Steady Boxing). They talk about the best…

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Early Detection. Early Cure?

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Radio This Week: Early Detection. Early Cure?   Early Detection. Early Cure? | Helping Seniors Radio This week, noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, Drs. Sheldon & Furtado – Solid Bite, talks up a slightly controversial idea – does Early Detection lead to an Early Cure? Join Radio Host Kerry Fink…

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Cases Affect Medicaid/Medicare

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Radio This Week: Legal Cases that Affect Medicaid & Medicare.   Legal Cases that Affect Medicaid & Medicare | Helping Seniors Radio Information need-to-know concerning finer points about YOUR rights as it pertains to Medicare and Medicaid. Join our guest, Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Bill Johnson, William A Johnson, P.A,…

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Your Transportation Options

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Radio This Week: Your Transportation Options.   Your Transportation Options | Helping Seniors Radio Good advice from experts – Jennifer Barton (Seniors Helping Seniors) and Amber Payne, Director of Case Management (The Law Office of Amy B Van Fossen) cover options for transportation good for both Seniors and their families to…

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Dodge V Chevy Challenge (Chevy)

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  Dodge V Chevy Challenge Update (Chevy) | HSB Update Tuesday – September 26th, 2023 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink visits with Team Chevy – Ashleigh Caswell (Rolle IT) and Riki Montgomery (Seniors Helping Seniors) about the Dodge V Challenge 2023! Find more information about Dodge v Challenge:…

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Benefits of Assisted Living

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Radio This Week: Benefits of Assisted Living.   Benefits of Assisted Living | HSB Radio Joe Wise Brown (Executive Director), of Hibisus Court Assisted Living and Memory Care, visits with Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink with a discussion of the benefits of Assisted Living. For More Information on Helping Seniors…

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Dodge V Chevy Challenge (Dodge)

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  Dodge V Chevy Challenge Update | HSB Update Monday – September 18th, 2023 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink visits with Team Dodge – Jennifer Barton (Seniors Helping Seniors), Amanda Walker (CarePatrol) and Team Dodge Crew Chief Josh Bryant) – and Team Chevy – Ashleigh Caswell (Rolle IT)…

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Why Didn’t My Dentist Find That?

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Radio This Week: Why Didn’t My Dentist Find That?   Why Didn’t My Dentist Find That? | Helping Seniors Radio This week, noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, Drs. Sheldon & Furtado – Solid Bite, tackles a tough question: “Why Didn’t My Dentist Find That?” Join Radio Host Kerry Fink and…

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Don’t Get Scammed

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Radio This Week: Don’t Get Scammed.   Don’t Get Scammed | Helping Seniors Radio Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Bill Johnson (William A Johnson, P.A.) on the topic of “Don’t Get Scammed” – excellent tips to keep you and money safe from scams and fraud!  Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink…

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Labor Day Weekend Update

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  Labor Day Weekend Update – Dates to Keep in Mind! | HSB Update Friday – September 1, 2023 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink visits with Helping Seniors Board Members Ashleigh Caswell (Rolle IT and Captain Team Chevy) and Jennifer Barton (Seniors Helping Seniors and Captain Team Dodge)…

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Hurricane Planning & More

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Radio This Week: Hurricane Planning & More.   Hurricane Planning & More | Helping Seniors Radio Great information on “Hurricane Planning” – appropriately enough for this broadcast, considering Hurricane Idalia, just passed along the West coast of Florida – with Anissa Pellhum, Director of Operations for the Law Office of Amy…

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Fun at Chevy Camaro Celebration

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  Fun at Chevy Camaro Celebration | Helping Seniors Update Saturday – August 26, 2023 – Fun at Boniface Hiers Chevrolet at the Chevy Camaro Celebration to promote the 7th Annual Helping Seniors Car Raffle – and to highlight the friendly rivalry in the 4th Annual DodgevChevyChallenge.com that highlights 2…

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Looking Ahead to Good

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Radio This Week: Looking Ahead to Good.   Looking Ahead to Good | Helping Seniors Radio Good help ahead with Brevard Recovery Fest – set for Saturday, September 9th, 2023, at the Wickham Park in Melbourne FL. Learn about Addiction Recovery from Laura McCarthy, Executive Director of Brevard Recovery Fest as…

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Good Quality Home Services

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Radio This Week: Good Quality Home Services.   Good Quality Home Services | Helping Seniors Radio Get tips and insight on getting best help at home as we talk with experts Traci Graf, RN (Avid Home Care Services) and Susan Houts (Coastal Occupational Therapy).  Join Kerry Fink (Helping Seniors) for a…

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Dental IQ Quiz

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Radio This Week: Dental IQ Quiz.   Dental IQ Quiz | Helping Seniors Radio Another fun (and educational!) edition of Helping Seniors Radio with noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, Drs. Sheldon & Furtado – Solid Bite, and Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink hosts this conversation. For More Information on…

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Planning for Your Retirement

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Radio This Week: Planning for Your Retirement.   Planning for Your Retirement | Helping Seniors Radio Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Bill Johnson (William A Johnson, P.A.) on the topic of “Planning for Your Retirement” – excellent tips you will want to know about to get you thinking about everything from…

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A Talk with Joe (Pt 2)

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  A Talk with Joe | Helping Seniors Update Wednesday – July 26 2023 – Kerry Fink, Helping Seniors Executive Director, continues the conversation with Joe Steckler, President & Founder of Helping Seniors, about the importance of the work of the organization – and the fun of the 7th Annual…

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Finding Best Living Solutions

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Radio This Week: Finding the Best Living Solutions.   Finding the Best Living Solutions | Helping Seniors Radio An excellent conversation with Senior Resource Center of Brevard Members Denise Bergman, CSA, CDP (Senior Care Authority Brevard) and Tami Leeberg, MSN-c, AAPRN (Practitioners in Motion) about Quality of Life for Seniors. Join…

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A Talk with Joe

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  A Talk with Joe | Helping Seniors Update Friday – July 14 2023 – Kerry Fink, Helping Seniors Executive Director, talks with Joe Steckler, President & Founder of Helping Seniors, about the importance of the work of the organization – and the fun of the 7th Annual Helping Seniors…

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True or False?

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Radio This Week: True or False?   True or False? | Helping Seniors Radio A fun (and educational!) edition of Helping Seniors Radio with noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, Drs. Sheldon & Furtado – Solid Bite, and Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink. For More Information on Helping Seniors of…

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Helping Seniors October Cruise

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  Helping Seniors October Cruise | Helping Seniors Update Wednesday – July 12 2023 – Chris Morse, Travel Expert & Director of Helping Seniors Travel Club, talks up the great value Helping Seniors Foundation Cruise options for the 3rd Annual Sailing from Port Canaveral. He talks, with host Kerry Fink,…

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Trends in Aging

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Radio This Week: Trends in Aging.   Trends in Aging | Helping Seniors Radio Join our guest, Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Bill Johnson, William A Johnson, P.A., and Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink for a discussion about how the current situation in aging has evolved over the years. For…

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June 2023 Dunkin Car Show

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  June 2023 Dunkin Car Show | Helping Seniors Update Tuesday – July 4 2023 – Flashback to fun at the Dunkin’ Car Show beachside Saturday June 17th! Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink talks up the 7th Annual Helping Seniors Car Raffle with Car Show Expert Organizer Bill Antonetz….

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Bereavement Panel Talk

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Radio This Week: Bereavement – A Panel Discussion.   Bereavement – A Panel Discussion | Helping Seniors Radio Great conversation on Helping Seniors Radio today – and perhaps even a new “World’s Record” in terms of folks at the WEJF-FM Studios! “Bereavement – A Panel Discussion.” Special thanks to Jennifer Barton…

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Flashback to Dunkin Car Show

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  Flashback to Dunkin Car Show | Helping Seniors Update Wednesday – June 28 2023 – Flashback to fun at the Dunkin’ Car Show beachside Saturday June 17th! Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink and Operations Director Nancy Deardorff talk up the 7th Annual Helping Seniors Car Raffle and the…

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Paying for Senior Living

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Radio This Week: Paying for Senior Living.   Paying for Senior Living | Helping Seniors Radio Elder Law Attorney Katie Jackson Stloz, of the Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen, as well as Hollie Fincher (Director of Sales & Marketing) & Joe Wise Brown (Executive Director), both of Hibisus Court…

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My Criteria for Tooth Extraction

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Radio This Week: My Criteria for Tooth Extraction   My Criteria for Tooth Extraction | Helping Seniors Radio Let’s hear from with noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, Drs. Sheldon & Furtado – Solid Bite, as he shares his thoughts on the right time to take out that tooth. Join Helping…

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Helping Seniors Car Raffle

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  Helping Seniors Car Raffle | Helping Seniors Update Friday – June 9 2023 – A Moment in History as the Helping Seniors TV technical team decides to try for a first ever “test recording” at the new 5600 sq ft Senior Resource Center located in the beautiful Omni Healthcare…

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Long Term Care Costs

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Radio This Week: Long Term Care Costs   Long Term Care Costs | Helping Seniors Radio “Despite increases in assets among middle-class Americans in recent years, 80 percent of older adults would be unable to afford two years of long-term care, according to data from the National Council on Aging.” –…

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Case Management + WEAAD

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Radio This Week: Case Management + World Elder Abuse Awareness Day   Case Management + World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | Helping Seniors Radio Rachel McLain, Director of Case Management for the Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen, shares insight into what a Case Manager is and how it can…

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Quality of Life Senior Living

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Radio This Week: Quality of Life Senior Living   Quality of Life Senior Living | Helping Seniors Radio So many factors that contribute to Quality of Life for Senior Living – getting good and reliable and friendly help at home can certainly be one of them! Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry…

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BACK TO WORK 50+ Job Fair

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Radio This Week: BACK TO WORK 50+ Job Fair   BACK TO WORK 50+ Job Fair | Helping Seniors Radio Lois Thomas, CareerSource Brevard, shares information on the May 24th BACK TO WORK 50+ Job Fair being held in Palm Bay as well as general tips for Seniors who are returning…

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Osteoporosis

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Radio This Week: Osteoporosis. What Does that have to with Dentistry?   Osteoporosis. What Does that have to with Dentistry? | Helping Seniors Radio Great question! Let’s hear from with noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, Drs. Sheldon & Furtado – Solid Bite, as he talks with Helping Seniors Executive Director…

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Senior Resource Center

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Radio This Week: The Senior Resource Center.   The Senior Resource Center | Helping Seniors Radio Nancy Deardorff, Helping Seniors Operations Director, and Senior Resource Center Partner Jital Patel, of Coastal Occupational Therapy, join Program Host Kerry Fink for a conversation about the new expansion of resources for Seniors through the…

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Trust Funding

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Radio This Week: Trust Funding.   Trust Funding | Helping Seniors Radio We visit with Elder Law Attorney and Trust Expert Tyler Runte, of the Law Firm of Amy B Van Fossen, PA, to get some good insight into how to use Trusts correctly and for you and your loved ones’…

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Senior Housing Task Force

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Radio This Week: Senior Housing Task Force.   Is it Possible that I don’t need Periodontal Treatment? | Helping Seniors Radio   Helping Seniors Radio features Traci Graf, RN (Avid Home Care Services), Barbara McIntyre (Mutual of Omaha Reverse) and Helping Seniors Executive Director & Radio Host Kerry Fink as they…

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Periodontal Treatment?

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Radio This Week: Is it Possible that I don’t need Periodontal Treatment?   Is it Possible that I don’t need Periodontal Treatment? | Helping Seniors Radio An interesting topic for discussion with noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, Drs. Sheldon & Furtado – Solid Bite.  He covers this somewhat controversial topic…

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Fearless Caregivers Conference

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  Fearless Caregivers Conference | Helping Seniors Update Friday – April 7 2023 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink visits Gary Barg, the CEO/Founder of Caregiver Magazine/Caregiver.com – serving caregivers and families since 1995. He is the innovator who began the Fearless Caregivers Conferences, that have been a great…

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Senior Housing Issues

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Radio This Week: Senior Housing (Issues to Consider)   Senior Housing (Issues to Consider) | Helping Seniors Radio The most frequent calls to the Helping Seniors Information Line are about challenges with housing for seniors. In this edition, Helping Seniors Operations Director Nancy Deardorff talks with Executive Director Kerry Fink about…

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Don’t Try This on Your Own

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Radio This Week: Don’t Try This on Your Own   Don’t Try This on Your Own | Helping Seniors Radio We called this “Talk with an Expert” and/or “Don’t Try this on Your Own” – when it comes to many parts of developing your Aging Plan. Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry…

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Flashback: Kerry & Chris on MSC

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  Flashback: Kerry & Chris talk Cruise on MSC | Helping Seniors Update Saturday – March 25 2023 – Flashback to great times on board MSC Cruises with the 2nd Annual Helping Seniors Foundation Cruise. Here, on location on a Day at Sea from the January 2023 cruise, Helping Seniors…

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Independent Living in 2023

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Radio This Week: How Independent Living can be a Great Choice in 2023   How Independent Living can be a Great Choice in 2023 | Helping Seniors Radio Janet Whisker, Director of Community Transitions with The Residences at Zon Beachside, shares the benefits of Senior Independent Living as well as some…

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At the Mega Senior Expo

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Radio This Week: Helping Seniors at Mega Senior Expo   Helping Seniors at Mega Senior Expo | Helping Seniors Radio Helping Seniors on location at Platinum Event Group’s MEGA SENIOR EXPO at the Melbourne Auditorium. Great information for Seniors from today’s guests: Hollie Fincher (Hibiscus Court Assisted Living & Memory Care);…

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At the Mega Senior Expo

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  Helping Seniors Car Raffle @ Mega Senior Expo | Helping Seniors Update Wednesday – March 15 2023 – The Helping Seniors team is onsite for Platinum Events Group’s MEGA SENIOR EXPO at the Melbourne Auditorium. They have the 2023 Mazda Miata Convertible, from Boniface Hiers Mazda – one of…

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Best Aisle in Supermarket

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Radio This Week: What’s the Best Aisle in the Supermarket?   What’s the Best Aisle in the Supermarket? | Helping Seniors Radio Talking about Good Nutrition with noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, Drs. Sheldon & Furtado – Solid Bite, and Helping Seniors Operations Director, with 33 years Registered Nurse experience,…

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Your Legal Checklist

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Radio This Week: Your Legal Checklist   Your Legal Checklist | Helping Seniors Radio Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Bill Johnson (William A. Johnson, P.A.) goes through “Your Legal Checklist” – those documents you would want to have updated and close by at all times. Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink…

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Flashback: Lorri Hafer on MSC

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  Flashback: Lorri Hafer on MSC Meraviglia | Helping Seniors Update Wednesday – March 1 2023 – Flashback to great times on board MSC Cruises with the 2nd Annual Helping Seniors Foundation Cruise. Here, on location on a Day at Sea from the January 2023 cruise, Helping Seniors Executive Director…

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Space Coast Lions Car Show

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  Helping Seniors Car Raffle @ Satellite Beach Lions Car Show | Helping Seniors Update Sunday – February 26 2023 – The Helping Seniors Car Raffle team is onsite for the 12th Annual Satellite Beach Lions Club Car Show at the David R. Schecter Center. So many cool cars and…

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Understanding the Grief Process

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Radio This Week: Understanding the Grief Process   Understanding the Grief Process | Helping Seniors Radio Let’s tackle the subject of “Understanding the Grief Process” with Jennifer Barton (Seniors Helping Seniors of Brevard County) and special guests Clem Etrick & Julie Davis, who met each other on their own Grief journey,…

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Preventing Senior Homelessness

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Radio This Week: Preventing Senior Homelessness   Preventing Senior Homelessness | Helping Seniors Radio Let’s talk about Preventing Senior Homelessness on-the-radio with experts Barbara McIntyre (Mutual of Omaha Reverse) and Traci Graf, RN (Avid Home Care Services). Join Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink for this good-to-know discussion.   For More…

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Space Coast Cars & Coffee

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  Helping Seniors Car Raffle @ Space Coast Cars & Coffee | Helping Seniors Update Saturday – February 11 2023 – The Helping Seniors Car Raffle team is onsite for the Space Coast Cars & Coffee Thrifty Specialty Produce Car Show in Rockledge! Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink talks…

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Bad Breath

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Radio This Week: Bad Breath   Bad Breath | Helping Seniors Radio Let’s clear the air about the topic of “Bad Breath.” Noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, Sheldon & Furtado, PLLC & Solid Bite, talks about what it is and how to actually eradicate it. Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry…

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Car Raffle Kick-Off

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  7th Annual Helping Seniors Car Raffle Kick-Off | Helping Seniors Update Saturday – February 4 2023 – The Helping Seniors Car Raffle team is onsite for the 2023 7th Annual Helping Seniors Car Raffle Kick-Off. Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink talks with Jennifer Barton (Team Captain Dodge and…

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New Help in Occupational Therapy

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  New Help in Occupational Therapy | Helping Seniors Update Friday – February 3 2023 – Get information on the new and innovative programs from Coastal Occupational Therapy – including “Stand Up” (all about preventing Falls) and “Safe to Drive” (all about safe Senior driving). Jital Patel, OTR/L, CFPS, of…

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Legislative Updates 2023

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Radio This Week: What is on the Horizon for Helping Seniors? Legislative Updates 2023   What is on the Horizon for Helping Seniors? Legislative Updates 2023 | Helping Seniors Radio Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Bill Johnson (William A. Johnson, P.A.) keeps a close eye as the Florida Legislative Session gets…

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Veterans Job Fair

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  Veterans Job Fair | Helping Seniors Update Friday – January 28 2023 – All about the Veterans Job Fair (open to the public – everyone is welcome to attend and apply) set for Wednesday, February 8th, 10am-1pm at the Tony Rosa Community Center – 1502 Port Malabar Drive in…

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Gail McGinnis Gets Her Camaro

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  Gail McGinnis 2022 Winner Gets Her Camaro | Helping Seniors Update Thursday – January 27 2022 – SURPRISE! Eric Swist (Boniface Hiers Chevrolet – and Helping Seniors Car Raffle Crew Chief for Team Chevy) called our 2022 Helping Seniors winner, Gail McGinnis, in to “sign some papers” as her…

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Caregiver Ready/Loved One not

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Radio This Week: Caregiver ready for Help but Loved One is not – Tips to get Through it!   Caregiver ready for Help but Loved One is not – Tips to get Through it! | Helping Seniors Radio Jennifer Barton (Seniors Helping Seniors of Brevard) talks with Helping Seniors Executive Director…

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Good Info for Good Decisions

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Radio This Week: Get Good Information to make Good Decisions for Best Senior Living!   Get Good Information to make Good Decisions for Best Senior Living! | Helping Seniors Radio Great help is readily available – hear from experts Kara Anderson, Owner of Simplifying Senior Living, and Traci Graf, RN, Owner…

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“Deep Cleaning.” What is it?

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Radio This Week: We Hear a Lot about “Deep Cleaning.” What is it?   We Hear a Lot about “Deep Cleaning.” What is it? | Helping Seniors Radio Noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, Sheldon & Furtado, PLLC & Solid Bite, dispels a lot of misinformation about “Deep Cleaning” – and…

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Nursing Home Contracts

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Radio This Week: What You Need to Know about Assisted Living & Nursing Home Contracts.   What You Need to Know about Assisted Living & Nursing Home Contracts | Helping Seniors Radio 39% of Floridians who signed Assisted Living Contracts for others were required to be personally responsible for paying the…

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Let’s Get Our Ducks in a Row

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Radio This Week: New Year’s Resolution: “Let’s Get Our Ducks in a Row”   New Year’s Resolution: “Let’s Get Our Ducks in a Row”| Helping Seniors Radio Jennifer Barton (Seniors Helping Seniors of Brevard) talks with Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink and they talk about the 7 major categories in…

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Top 5 Documents Checklist

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Radio This Week: New Year’s Resolutions: Top 5 Documents Checklist   New Year’s Resolutions: Top 5 Documents Checklist| Helping Seniors Radio Elder Law Attorney Tyler Runte, of the Law Offices of Amy B Van Fossen, provides a Top 5 Documents Checklist to help you develop your New Year’s Resolutions. Excellent information…

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New Year Dental Resolutions

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Radio This Week: What Are Your New Year’s Dental Resolutions?   What Are Your New Year’s Dental Resolutions? | Helping Seniors Radio Noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, of Drs. Sheldon & Furtado, PLLC and Solid Bite Dental, provides the Top 10 of New Year’s Dental Resolutions – and you might…

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Holiday Festivities

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  Holiday Festivities | Helping Seniors Update Monday – December 12 2022 – Join the Holiday Festivities fun at Zon Beachside & The Residences at Zon as Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink welcomes special Musical Guest Lorri “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” Hafer, and her husband,…

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Medicare & Nursing Homes

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Radio This Week: Medicare & Nursing Home Coverage   Medicare & Nursing Home Coverage | Helping Seniors Radio Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Bill Johnson (William A. Johnson, P.A.) shares insight into the relationship of Medicare and Nursing Homes – in terms of coverage (what is and what is not covered)…

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Public Benefits/BACK TO WORK

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Radio This Week: Public Benefits Planning & BACK TO WORK 50+   Public Benefits Planning & BACK TO WORK 50+ | Helping Seniors Radio Helping Seniors Radio Host Kerry Fink visits with Elder Law Attorney Katie Jackson Stolz (The Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen) about Public Benefits (Medicaid and…

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Thanks for Helping Seniors

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Radio This Week: Giving Thanks to All who are Helping Seniors   Giving Thanks to All who are Helping Seniors | Helping Seniors Radio Jennifer Barton (Seniors Helping Seniors of Brevard) hosts this special Thanksgiving edition of Helping Seniors with Special Guest Kara Anderson, of Simplifying Senior Living. Together the talk…

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Back to Work 50+ Job Fair

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  Back to Work 50+ Job Fair Coming Up | Helping Seniors Update Tuesday – November 22 2022 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink visits with Lois Thomas, of Career Source Brevard, on the Back to Work 50+ Senior Job Fair taking place 10am-2pm at the Space Coast Health…

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Timing is Everything

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Radio This Week: Timing is Everything   Timing is Everything | Helping Seniors Radio Join Helping Seniors Radio Host Kerry Fink for this edition of Helping Seniors Radio as he visits with Reverse Mortgage Expert Barbara McIntyre, about timing the Reverse Mortgage market, and Medicare Licensed Insurance Agent Jerry Hadlock Jr.,…

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Current Concepts on Nutrition

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Radio This Week: Current Concepts on Nutrition   Current Concepts on Nutrition | Helping Seniors Radio Noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, of Drs. Sheldon & Furtado, PLLC and Solid Bite Dental, talks about current concepts on nutrition – and how thinking has evolved from topics like “food pyramids” and “food…

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Helping Seniors Costa Maya

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  Helping Seniors on Location Costa Maya | Helping Seniors Update Monday – November 7 2022 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink visited recently with Helping Seniors Travel Club Director Chris Morse, on location at Costa Maya, Mexico, on board the MSC Meraviglia, to talk about the upcoming 2nd…

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Scams Affecting the Elderly

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Radio This Week: Scams Affecting the Elderly   Scams Affecting the Elderly | Helping Seniors Radio Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink hosts this edition of Helping Seniors Radio with Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Bill Johnson (William A. Johnson, P.A.) about what to look for and how to avoid scams…

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Making Your Aging Plan

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Radio This Week: Making Your Aging Plan   Making Your Aging Plan | Helping Seniors Radio Elder Law Attorney Amy Van Fossen, of the Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen, joins Jennifer Barton (Seniors Helping Seniors) and Helping Seniors Radio Host Kerry Fink for a talk about “Making Your Aging…

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Reverse Mortgage Timing

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Radio This Week: Reverse Mortgage Timing   Reverse Mortgage Timing | Helping Seniors Radio Reverse Mortgage Expert Barbara McIntyre, Reverse Mortgage Funding, talks about the importance of timing on Reverse Mortgages given the changing Real Estate Market conditions. Join Helping Seniors Radio Host Kerry Fink for this edition of Helping Seniors…

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They Told Me I Need …

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Radio This Week: They Told Me I Need …   They Told Me I Need … | Helping Seniors Radio Noted area Periodontist Dr. Lee Sheldon, of Drs. Sheldon & Furtado, PLLC and Solid Bite Dental, talks about that often heard phrase “They Told Me I Need” and how you might…

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Lorri “Hillside Singer” Hafer

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  Lorri “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” Hafer | Helping Seniors Update Thursday – October 6 2022 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink visits Special Guest Music Recording Artist Lorri “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” Hafer (member of “The Hillside Singers”) and her…

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Hiring an Attorney?

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Radio This Week: What to Look for in Hiring an Attorney.   What to Look for in Hiring an Attorney | Helping Seniors Radio Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink hosts this edition of Helping Seniors Radio with Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Bill Johnson (William A. Johnson, P.A.) about how…

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Helping Seniors Fundraiser

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  Helping Seniors Fundraiser | Helping Seniors Update Tuesday – September 27 2022 – Helping Seniors Executive Director Kerry Fink visits with Helping Seniors President & Founder, Joe Steckler, for a general update on the work of Helping Seniors and the non-profit’s major annual fundraiser, the Helping Seniors Car Raffle….

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