Sertoma foundation wins award
The Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida was recognized as the Nonprofit Organization of the Year by Communication Access Inc., for its exceptional customer service and accessibility for people with hearing loss.
Every year, CAI presents 10 awards to regional organizations and individuals that have made an impact on providing necessary services to individuals with hearing loss.
Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida has been in Pasco County for 33 years providing services and specialized equipment for children and adults with hearing disabilities.
Help keep seniors out of the hospital
As flu season begins, the risk of area seniors being hospitalized increases significantly. According to a study conducted of nurses who primarily work with seniors, almost half of all senior hospitalizations (49 percent) can be avoided with proper prevention.
Families play a key role in keeping seniors out of the hospital. The most common action putting seniors at risk for hospitalization is waiting too long to seek medical attention.
To help families identify and act on potential warning signs, Home Instead Senior Care is offering a free “The Five Ways to Prevent Senior Hospitalizations” guide.
Recommendations include getting flu shots and shingles vaccines; using assistive equipment; monitoring and assisting with medications; attending doctor’s visits, and more.
To get a free copy of the guide, call (813) 991-7524.
