- You are here:
- Home »
- Seniors Today Blog
Category Archives for Seniors Today Blog
Don’t Let Thieves/Scammers Ruin Your Holiday Joy
As we prepare for the December holidays and dive into the season of giving, it’s important not to get so busy that we forget to practice basic crime prevention. Remember, scammers are one group of people who won’t be taking the holidays off: They’ll continue to exploit the hustle and bustle and steal your joy […]
Continue readingWhat Is Trust Administration?
Trust Administration is a non-judicial process that is required after a person who has created a revocable trust has died. One reason that people create trusts is to avoid probate. In the past, the law did not require any significant process as to a trust after death. Now Florida Statutes require a process, which can […]
Continue readingThe Best Christmas Ever!
“The Best Christmas Every!” was written Kitty Maiden and has appeared in ‘Senior Today’ in previous years. Enjoy! The little girl was born to be a child who loved a Christmas tree; All the treasures Santa brings… a doll, some toys, stocking things. She’d crawl under the tree to find a music box that she […]
Continue readingTis The Season
by Barry KuKes Well, here it is, December, once again. I can not believe we just enjoyed Thanksgiving and it will soon be Christmas day. It seems the older I get, the faster time passes. Maybe there is a direct correlation between time movement and the amount of time one has left. I hear many […]
Continue readingSafe Travels Spencer
Unfortunately, I had to make the difficult decision to help my oldest dog, Spencer, cross over the rainbow bridge. He was 14 years old, and his hind legs were failing him to the point that he could no longer stand to eat out of his bowl. He was only 12 when we adopted him two […]
Continue readingAntiques—Puzzle Jug
You don’t often see a jug with openwork around the neck. You could pour liquid in (carefully!), but getting it out would make a mess. If you look closely, you can see small holes in the textured rim. This type of jug is a puzzle jug. They have openings that cause the liquid inside to […]
Continue readingSeniors Today Celebrates Veterans
Our Veterans were all smiles at the Seniors Today Veterans Ceremony and Celebration at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Thursday, November 9. This year Arrow Clinical Studies sponsored our event, conducted the pinning ceremony, and were on hand to serve lunch to our Veterans! Seniors Today CEO Bonnie Schillinger stated, “It was great to be […]
Continue readingThe Christmas Mansion
Special to Seniors Today Did you know that Florida’s first snowbird was famed hatmaker John B. Stetson? Stetson commissioned the largest, grandest, and most modern home ever seen in Florida before 1900. It predates all the other Gilded Age mansions in Florida and it’s in Volusia County! In addition to 16 intricate original parquet wood […]
Continue readingPets And Seniors
by Barry KuKes Most seniors with dogs probably spend time with them by going on walks, playing fetch, car rides, watching television, grooming and bathing, and other traditional pet interactions. Yet, others will spend time with their pets in more unique ways. My wife and I fall into this demographic. Our youngest and smallest dog, […]
Continue readingCriminals Don’t Take A Holiday; Don’t Fall For Scams!
Every week the Volusia Sheriff’s Office receives at least three or four new fraud criminal complaints in which someone is being exploited. It’s so important to be vigilant so you don’t fall for this kind of crime. I’ve been invited to talk with senior residents throughout Volusia County in recent weeks about the different kinds […]
Continue reading