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Saving Money The Easy Way
by Lorri Leigh This cookie jar was given to me as a birthday gift when I was a little girl. As I grew older, instead of putting Oreos and Little Debbie Oatmeal Cream Pies in it, I developed the calorie-free habit of tossing all my loose change into the cookie jar. Every time I cleaned […]
Continue readingA “Hope Hub” Opens In Ormond Beach
Special to Seniors Today Did you know that more the 230 people in Volusia County have died from overdoses this year? Recovery from substance use disorder is possible and should be expected. In 2018, community members came together to talk about solutions for overdose and the widespread destruction that happens from unresolved substance use disorder […]
Continue readingEight Puppies Adopted In 20 Minutes
On October 5th, we had eight mixed breed puppies (terriers & beagle mix) available for adoption. We announced on Facebook that the puppies would be available at 3 p.m. Some people messaged and asked more questions, but most just needed to decide on whether they wanted a puppy or not. The adoption fee for the […]
Continue readingHomestead And Medicaid
A person requiring nursing care may need Medicaid. One can qualify for Medicaid if the person’s assets (and those of the spouse, if any) are less than the value permitted by the Medicaid program. Homestead property is exempt, with limitations. Unless the applicant has a spouse or a child under 21, or a disabled child […]
Continue readingGreece Is The Word. Haven’t You Heard?
by Heather Apostolikis (Cervantes) and Kitty Maiden My granddaughter-in law made a trip to Greece this summer. She went to the country where her father Hercules was born and here is portion of her article to me. Growing up on Long Island, when people found out that I was Greek, I was often asked, if […]
Continue readingDaytona Beach Symphony Society Announces 71st Season!
Special to Seniors Today A dazzling lineup of Internationally Renowned Orchestras, Ballet, and Opera will headline the Daytona Beach Symphony Society’s 71st Season, beginning in January of 2023. According to Interim Managing Director Dorothy Allison, the Society’s 71st season is “perfectly orchestrated” and will again bring an exciting season of classical music excellence to Volusia […]
Continue readingRehoming May Be an Option
Although surrendering or re-homing should be the last resort of any pet owner, many owners who can no longer care for their pets are trying the rehome method versus surrendering to an animal shelter. Rehoming is a process where the pet owner advertises and promotes their pet(s) to the general public in hopes of finding […]
Continue readingFish Feed Rose
by JoAnn Derson If you have a fish tank, you can use the fish tank water to fertilize your rose bushes. I do this, and it’s rich in minerals that the bushes love! —A.U. in Alabama Make your own bed buddy hot pad with a long sock and rice. Use a sock that’s knee high, […]
Continue readingCentennial Exhibition
Nations, like people, have special parties and observances to celebrate birthdays and other successes. In 1876, the United States celebrated its 100th birthday with the Centennial Exhibit of 1876 in Philadelphia. There have been many other exhibitions and fairs, and some collectors specialize in souvenirs, posters, and even pieces of buildings or exhibits from these […]
Continue readingBeware of ‘Swindling Sweethearts’
This week I want to warn readers about falling for online scams in which someone pretends to be seeking love on dating websites or social media. The impostor befriends the victim online, gains that person’s trust, and ultimately swindles the victim out of thousands. Unfortunately, this nightmare happened to a Volusia County resident recently and […]
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