I recently received a phone call from someone letting me know my social security number has been “suspended because of fraudulent activity”. What? Really? You mean I only have to give you my name and social security number to verify that it really was my information that was compromised? Okay, thank you so much for […]
Premier Pointe’s Spotlight for March is O’Rourke & Associates have been assisting elders and their families successfully secure benefits for over 20 years. Their goal is to provide their clients with a thorough explanation of Medicaid and VA benefits in order to reduce the stress and anxiety that is commonly associated with the VERY complicated […]
So many of our elderly loved ones are being victimized by a myriad of scams. Sometimes our loved ones will not tell anyone about what is happening because they feel embarrassed and foolish about being tricked. Why is this happening more, and more often to the seniors and how can we help them understand how […]
Premier Pointe’s Business Spotlight of the Month for February is Dr. Gary Lehman, M.D.! Dr. Gary G. Lehman is a geriatrician in Orlando, Florida and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Health Central Hospital and Orlando Regional Medical Center . He received his medical degree from University of Miami Miller School of […]
This month, Premier Pointe is placing our Business Spotlight on the Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI). Conveniently located in Winter Park with other locations also in the Orlando area, CDI offers a broad range of medical imaging and related services to our Central Florida community. You can trust CDI for all of your imaging needs […]
Feeling a little absent minded and forgetful these days? We all have been there with those “senior moments”. Sadly, many of us know someone who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or another type of Dementia. This can cause us to wonder if our own forgetfulness is due to the normal aging process or […]
by Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News, August 31, 2017 (posted in Premier Pointe News per KHN guidelines) After making it through the maelstrom of middle age, many adults find themselves approaching older age wondering “what will give purpose to my life?” now that the kids have flown the nest and retirement is in […]
Premier Pointe would like to shine the Business Spotlight on our latest member, Milo. Milo is an innovative company that combines technology with in-home visits and support allowing older adults to stay in their own home longer. Milo preserves independence for the senior and gives peace of mind to their family members. Milo memberships include: […]
Premier Pointe has recognized the need to communicate more effectively with our Spanish speaking clients and families and has enlisted the services of a Spanish interpreter to better assist them. To use the service, clients will contact our office and arrange for the interpreter to be available for their meeting or conversation. Families are […]
The following poem was read during a series called The Lonely Senior by Dr. David Jeremiah for the Turning Point radio broadcast on radio station 94.9 in Orlando, Florida. We thought it would be nice to share it. SOURCES: Turning Point- The Lonely Senior (September 20 & 21, 2017) Dr. James Dobson If you […]
