Jul 16, 2015
Obama says US must step up care for aging Americans
President Barack Obama warned July 13 of an increasing urgency for the U.S. to care for older Americans as millions of baby boomers head into their golden years.
Jul 16, 2015
White House Conference on Aging
Fifty years ago, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) played a critical role in the enactment of the Older Americans Act (OAA), helping to establish a national network to support seniors’ desire to live with health and security in their own communities.
Jul 16, 2015
How to clinch good pet care at home when vacation beckons
When vacations beckon, finding reliable care for a beloved family pet is too often an afterthought, a detail to be left to a friend, neighbor or the teenager down the block.
Jul 16, 2015
Scallop search planned in Santa Rosa Sound
Santa Rosa County Extension Agent Chris Verlinde isn’t sure how long it has been since a search for scallops took place in the Santa Rosa Sound.
Jul 16, 2015
Problems keep piling up for Veterans Affairs Department
The Department of Veterans Affairs faces a serious numbers problem — multiple, in fact.
Jul 16, 2015
Bondi warns servicemembers of scams
In recognition of the 2015 National Military Consumer Protection Day last week, Attorney General Pam Bondi encourages active military servicemembers, veterans and their families to be aware of scams.
Jul 16, 2015
ER will double in size
Santa Rosa Medical Center broke ground July 16 on an expansion program that will more than double the size of the hospital’s emergency department.
Jul 16, 2015
Sandwich generation worried about own long-term care
Caught between kids and aging parents, the sandwich generation worries more than most Americans their age about how they’ll afford their own care as they grow older, a new poll shows. But most aren’t doing much to get ready.
Jul 16, 2015
Fire marshal: Tiger Point fire accidental
The Florida State Fire Marshal determined the fire at Tiger Point Golf Club in Gulf Breeze July 14 was accidental and started in the air-conditioning unit area.
Jul 16, 2015
Fundraiser supports local family
Juana’s Pagodas and Sailors’ Grill is hosting a event Saturday, July 25, from 5 to 9 p.m. to raise funds for the Walker home, whose Manatee Street home sustained damage after it was struck by lightning Sunday.