Why is that when an older woman dated a younger man, she was called a cougar but when a older man dated a younger woman, he was called lucky? Well, maybe that is finally changing. It turns out that people are realizing that love is not dependent on your birthdate and many women and men are following their heart despite the age difference. FirstLantic has some answers as to why this trend might be here to stay!   1. It is no secret that women usually live longer than men. As women get older, they find that the pool of available men is in short supply. So, by looking beyond their own age demographic, they are able to increase their possibilities for finding love.   [...]

This year alone, pet spending in the U.S. is estimated to exceed $72 billion. For fellow animal lovers, this may not seem crazy because our pets offer us something that is very hard to come by – unconditional love. But you don’t have to break the bank to have a furry friend and the benefits are validated by numerous research studies. Animals can have a positive effect on our social lives, our health and our overall emotional well- being. For seniors, there is no better way to decrease loneliness and stress than to have a pet in their home. Whether you live independently or in an assisted living facility, the best medicine can be named Fido or Miss Kitty. Increased Social Activity – Many seniors [...]

FirstLantic is pleased to announce the launch of our home healthcare company's updated website: Firstlantic Healthcare. We not only listened to the feedback that we received from current users, but we also did extensive research to determine how to make our site as easy to navigate as possible. It is now simpler than ever before for you and your loved ones to find out important information about home healthcare. We know that it often can be a difficult and confusing decision, so our new site is designed to walk you through the process seamlessly. We have also included information about free home placement services through our division, LiveWell Placements. For those that may wish to live in a community environment or no longer feel safe [...]

It’s that dreaded time of year again—tax season. And if you are like many Americans you have procrastinated, and you now have to scramble to get your taxes filed in time to meet the deadline. Fortunately for you, FirstLantic hourly care  has put together a last-minute list of tips so that you don’t miss out on important deductions for this year or in the future.   1. Increased standard deduction amounts • Single or married filing separately - $12,000 • Married filing jointly or qualifying widow ((er) - $24,000 • Head of household - $18,000   2. Healthcare spending deductions You can deduct expenses paid to cover a loved one’s unreimbursed medical costs if the qualified medical expense of everyone claimed on your tax returns [...]

April 22nd is Earth Day, but did you know that the entire month of April has now become Earth Month? So, that gives us thirty days to do our part. Because whether you believe that climate change is man-made or not, we can all agree that our planet is worth protecting. And while most of us can’t make monumental changes on our own, we can all do small things that make a difference. FirstLantic senior solutions of Florida describes five ways that each of us can do our part.   1: Eat more plant-based foods We are not saying you have to give up eating meat but trying to eat more plant-based foods is not only good for you but also for the environment. According [...]

With our society’s unending obsession with youth, it may be hard to believe that three very-much-in demand-models are all seniors. Is this a good sign for the future? Hopefully, it means that companies are finally recognizing the spending power of baby boomers with over ten thousand turning 65 each day. It wasn’t that long ago, as we pointed out in a recent FirstLantic blog, that actress Anne Bancroft played a middle-aged woman in The Graduate and she was only 35 years old! Well, thank goodness times-are-a-changing and 70 may just be the new 40! So, let’s meet three women who are breaking the mold and aren’t letting age hold them back in any way.   Maye Musk, 70 Yes, she is the mother of Elon [...]

“To find the best caregivers for our clients, we look for certain personality traits – kindness, empathy, professionalism, strong communication skills and a sincere desire to make a positive difference in the lives of patients,” said Jack Maloney, President and Co-founder of FirstLantic Healthcare and LiveWell Placements. Being a caregiver can be very rewarding but in order to do the job well, you have to be a compassionate and caring person who truly puts patients first. Have you ever thought about a career that involves helping others? Do you think you have what it takes? FirstLantic describes the steps they use during the hiring process in order to ensure that they employ only the most qualified candidates in South Florida.   Step 1: All candidates [...]

Fraud affects up to 25 million people per year in the United States alone and older Americans are especially vulnerable. If you are age 60 or older—you are at an increased risk of being a target of con artists who sell fake products and services by email or telephone. The good news is that older Americans are more likely to report fraud which is one of the best ways to stop this abuse. That said, FirstLantic wants to make sure that you are not a victim in the first place. And with tax season right around the corner, it is important to know that the IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. [...]