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By Humberto Fortuna MA, MS Assisted Living Near Me in Broward County Selecting an Assisted Living Facility for yourself or a loved one in Broward County it is not an easy task, and if you are planning to visit often, finding an Assisted Living facility near you it should be a must or something to be considered. There are many Assisted Living Facilities that may interest you in Broward County making sure these communities are a match based on your geographical needs of you and your loved one. You want it to be close to family and possibly, their doctor. Also, you will be able to manage traffic and driving times better and less stressful driving. It’s important to plan. After you choose the communities that you’re going to go and see, set up a tour. Dedicate a day to do this. Allow at least an hour for each community and time you’re driving so you can compare later on with other communities. You may want to see one in the morning, have lunch and see two in the afternoon. However, you want to do it, just make sure that you allow enough time to tour each community and time to get from one to the other. If it takes more than one day, that is fine also. The key is to stay calm and gather all of the information you are going to need to make a decision that both you and your loved one will be comfortable with. Having a Placement agency assisting you in the search can be beneficial for your loved one. PCC is just a phone call away and our local counselors near you will help you find the correct Assisted living facility free of charge. Our counselors specialize in specific areas in Dade, Broward a nd Palm Beach County. PCC advocates for quality care and all the facilities we represent are licensed and certified with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. Broward: (954) 965-2925 - Miami Dade: (305) 931-0618 - Palm Beach: (561) 329-4337 You will be assigned to a counselor that knows your desired area. Give us a call and let one of our Counselors near you help you with your questions and concerns. GET FREE INFORMATION here: https://placementcounselors.com/request-more-information/ PCC and 55+ Magazine is part of the local Networking system in Southeast Florida and with the following establishments: Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation Services, Group Homes for Seniors, Adult Family Care Homes, Dementia Care Units, Retirement Homes, Senior Care Facilities, Home Nursing Care, Retirement Facilities, Senior Living Communities, Assisted living Homes, Senior Living Facilities, Home for Elderly, Assisted living Apartments Near You, In Home Nursing Services, Care Facility for the Elderly, Senior Care Assistance, Elder Care home Care, Elder Care home Services, Senior Living Communities, Secured mental Health Care License Facilities. These days, Retirement Homes or Senior Living Facilities are the most searchable words online, as families are looking for an Alternative Housing or a place for Mom, Dad or a loved one. Many times, families begin their online search with sentences like, Elder Care Home Services or In- Home Services for Seniors as an alternative to Assisted Living Facility or a Nursing Home. Families are starting to realize that In-home care for the elderly is not always the best choice financially. That’s when families begin to search for an Assisted Living Facility near them, without understanding what to ask or look for, or what they really need, based on the care, budget, and geographical needs. At times, a Medicaid Nursing Home is recommended or is the appropriate choice for a specific moment. Whatever your situation may be, Placement Counselors Corp. can be your Senior Advisor for all your senior care assistance needs. We have over 25 years of experience in the tri- county area of Southeast Florida, Miami Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County. Just remember we are a Local Counselors Agency in Florida, and we are a phone call away. PCC and 55+ Magazine is part of the local Networking system in Southeast Florida and with the following establishments: Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation Services, Group Homes for Seniors, Adult Family Care Homes, Dementia Care Units, Retirement Homes, Senior Care Facilities, Home Nursing Care, Retirement Facilities, Senior Living Communities, Assisted living Homes, Senior Living Facilities, Home for Elderly, Assisted living Apartments Near You, In Home Nursing Services, Care Facility for the Elderly, Senior Care Assistance, Elder Care home Care, Elder Care home Services, Senior Living Communities, Secured mental Health Care License Facilities. 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By Humberto Fortuna MA, MS Let’s begin by saying that life can be overwhelming and our minds are filled with many interruptions and untrue beliefs that we contemplate as true. These beliefs can be generated culturally or created in our own minds. Even how we see the world can become distorted, and in this way, we begin to lose ourselves in the present. We can just simply, get lost. If we talk about relationships on top of what I just mentioned above, it can be very exhausting to anyone. All of these situations, without doubt, will impact our happiness, health, education, and work. It is good to understand that implementing mindfulness helped me to reconnect with myself when I felt so lost in this world where there was so much to appreciate and enjoy. It is a way to find the solutions for ending thoughts such as anger, indifference, and ‘forever’ attachments, just to name a few. When these feelings get ingrained in us, they generate a ‘suffering state.’ Even though it may not be a cure for everything, it is a very important step, Baby steps…Don’t run….One step at a time. What happens is that we go on a one-way track in our mind, believing whatever our mind tells us or manipulates us to think that we are fine. When we begin to understand that stories in our mind are just stories, it’s then that we are able to redirect those thoughts in a positive manner toward self-unconditional love. Let me share some definitions with you, as I always like to do, so we can get a better understanding of how Mindfulness is considered by society and man. Mindfulness has demonstrated benefits from physical health and mental well-being as well as treating illnesses and managing symptoms of stress and anxiety. One of the best things about mindfulness is that you can practice it anywhere. Mindfulness will lead you to be fully present Mindfulness will make you aware of where you are and what you are doing Mindfulness will help you to not be overly reactive or overwhelmed by what is going on around you. Take a moment and read the above statement again. I will ask you to do this often with many statements. Now write it down. You need to read it many times so you can consciously understand and incorporate it in your mind and body. There are going to be a lot of things that you are going to read that you’ll want to say, “ok, ok, but is it really?” Be aware that your mind will want to discard it or make an excuse by saying, “Oh, sure, easy for you to say, but not for me, this won’t work for me.” This is a self-protective mind behavior just to prevent you from seeing the reality of what is going to hurt you or to prevent you from seeing the problem that you need to see to begin your healing process. I had to challenge my mind not to be so rigid and become more flexible to the point that I had to remind it that I was the boss and it was my intention to heal myself. We will talk more about that throughout the book. LEARN more about EMOTIONAL DEPENDENCY FREEDOM ----HERE As you go through an evaluation of your journey, you will realize that there are many things that you may need to change in order for you to achieve what you are looking for. This book is an evaluation of an individual that has just come out of a relationship healing process. That individual is me. Or, it could be you. As you heal, you ask yourself, “How come I didn’t see this before?” Maybe now you realize that must be changed for the sole purpose of achieving peace of mind, happiness, or even some sort of freedom and independency in your life. Emotional Dependency can occur in many types of relationships, not just in a romantic, love relationship. Emotional relationships include children with their parents, parents with their children, co-workers or any situation that is causing you to be dependent. If you do not find your ‘true self,’ and become true to your feelings, nothing will work, especially with a dependency. It is my intention to help you by sharing my experiences as well as teaching you how to embrace and honor yourself. In my case, I did a complementation of traditional and alternative medicine treatments that I will share with you throughout this book. As an Energy Healer, I needed to combine the traditional and the alternative for a more natural healing process. I will teach you how to use the Law of Attraction, Akashic Records, Meditation, and exercises and techniques that helped me to achieve what I was looking for. I will show you how we are all surrounded by messages as well as learning to recognize and interpret them. As part of the alternative methodology that I used, I will share my experiences with my archangels and spiritual guides. While using ‘mindfulness,’ you will reconnect with unconditional love. www.humbertofortuna.com LEARN more about EMOTIONAL DEPENDENCY FREEDOM ----HERE Humberto Fortuna, MA, MS, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1968 where he earned his first Master of Arts degree at age 20. He came to the US in 1989 where he began his career in the Health Care field in South Florida. He specialized in Social Services for the geriatric population, concentrating in Alzheimer’s and related Dementias. He received his second Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration with concentration in Long Term Care from Lynn University, Florida, in 1998. He received a Post Graduate Certificate in Aging Studies in 1999. In the same year, as a Serial Entrepreneur, he created his own company; Placement Counselors Corporation. He also created Scoop for Seniors Publishing, Papinos LLC, and is publisher of 55+ Magazine, currently available in the SE region of Florida for the past 10 yrs. He currently has his own private practice as a Geriatric Specialist and won the Caregivers award for a book he co-wrote with Cindy VanDusen. He became a Certified Angel Healer Practitioner, Certified Energy Healer Practitioner, and a Certified Past Life Regressions and Akashic Records Practitioner. He also became a Certified Sound Healer and Reiki Master among other modalities. 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By Humberto Fortuna MA, MS What is the Best Age for an Assisted Living? Finding the correct senior housing in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties is getting more difficult as we speak, due to higher costs for our Senior Citizens and Residents of Southeast Florida. Senior Housing and Long-Term Care Facilities such as Independent Living, Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Memory Care, and Alzheimer’s Dementia Secured Facilities, are harder to find… the GOOD ONES! There are many reasons why a person has the need to move into a Long-Term Senior Community. Going back to our initial statement, the truth is that the average age of a resident in an Assisted Living Facility is a little over 83, and usually someone in need of at least one or more Activities of Daily Living. Some of the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are showering, dressing, toileting, eating and medication management. The staff at the Assisted Living Facility is trained to provide assistance with all of those ADLs. We should mention here that the need for some type of lifestyle change is usually first indicated when a person has difficulty in one or more of the following areas: · Difficulty in self-care, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, or eating. · Decline in physical or mental health. · Family not available to provide care or supervision. As a result of new regulations and changes in the Health Care Industry, residents are now provided with more services in an Assisted Living Facility, to include, but are not limited to housekeeping and laundry services, transportation to doctors, social activities and 24-hour supervision. GET FREE INFORMATION by a Counselor HERE Placement Counselors Corp networks with several local and national organizations such as: Area Agency on Aging of Broward County, Elder Affairs and ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center), Adult Protective Services, and many others. PCC provides information and assistance about state and federal benefits, as well as available local programs and services to most hospitals in Florida, as part of our ongoing networking. See below: Memorial Healthcare System | Memorial Healthcare System - MHS With numerous locations in South Florida, such as: Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital South, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, Memorial Pembroke 24/7 Emergency Care Center, Memorial Primary Care, Memorial Urgent Care Center, Memorial Manor, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Baptist Health https://baptisthealth.net/ Baptist Health Hospital | Doral, Baptist Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital West, Bethesda Hospital West, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Homestead Hospital, South Miami Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital Broward Health Hospitals: https://www.browardhealth.org/ Celebrating 85 years of individualized care for the people who call South Florida home. They provide: Broward Health Medical Center, Broward Health North, Broward Health Imperial Point, Broward Health Coral Springs, Salah Foundation Children's Hospital at Broward Health Call Placement Counselors Corp in Broward: (954) 965-2925 - Miami Dade: (305) 931-0618 - Palm Beach: (561) 329-4337 You will be assigned to a counselor that knows your desired area. Give us a call and let one of our Counselors near you help you with your questions and concerns. GET FREE INFORMATION by a Counselor HERE Pompano Beach: Court at Palm Aire 2701 N Course Dr @954.975.8900, John Knox Village Health Circle, 830 Lakeside Ctr @954.783.4001, Pompano Rehab & Nursing Center, 51 W Sample Rd @954.942.5530, Seaview Nursing & Rehab, 2401 NE 2nd St @954.943.5100. Sunrise: Regents Park of Sunrise, 9711 W Oakland Park Blvd @954.572.4000. Springtree Rehab Center, 4251 Springtree Dr @954.572.4251, Sunrise Health & Rehab, 4800 Nob Hill Rd @954.577.3530. Tamarac: NSPIRE Healthcare, 5901 NW 79th Ave @954.722.7001, Tamarac Rehab & Health, 7901 NW 88th Ave @954.722.9330. Tavernier: Crystal Nursing 48 High Point Rd @305.853.0799. West Palm Beach, Beach Breeze Rehab, 1626 Davis Rd @561.439.8897, Coral Bay Healthcare & Rehab, 2939 S Haverhill Rd @561.641.3130, Darcy Hall of Life Care, 2170 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd @561.683.3333, Edward J Healey Rehab and Nursing Center, 5101 W Blue Heron Blvd @561.842.6111, Joseph L Morse Geriatric, 4847 Fred Gladstone Dr @561.471.5111, Lakeside Health Center 2501 N Australian Ave @561.655.7780, Lourdes Noreen McKeen Residence 315 S Flagler Dr @561.655.8544, Promedica West Palm Beach 2300 Village Blvd @561.478.1800. Palm Garden of WPB, 300 Executive Center Dr @561.471.5566, Rehab Center of the PB, 301 Northpoint Pkwy @561.712.1717, Renaissance Health & Rehab, 5065 Wallis Rd @561.689.1799, Colonial Skilled Nursing, 2090 N Congress Ave @561.686.5100, Wood Lake Nursing & Rehab – Greenacres, 6414 13th Rd S @561.478.9900. Wellington: Luxe at Wellington, 13330 Nuvista Ave, @561.795.3360. Wilton Manors: Manor Pines Convalescent, 1701 NE 26th St @954.566.8353, Wilton Manors Health & Rehab, 2675 N Andrews Ave @954.563.5711

palmbeachassistedliving.us is proud to be an ongoing supporter of www.55plusmag.us resource magazine directory. The primary focus of www.Browardassistedliving.us is to assess and then connect individuals in need of alternative housing with licensed assisted living facilities, adult family care homes, and group homes in Broward County, Florida. As a collaborator of www.55plusmag.us, palmbeachassistedliving.us is a leader in assisting seniors and their caregivers in search of an assisted living facility in Broward County. It also networks with www.placementcounselors.com, palmbeachassistedliving.us and floridaassistedliving.us making it one of the most comprehensive resource centers of information in South Florida. “I am very excited to announce www.palmbeachassistedliving.us as an addition to 55+Magazine resource directory. With the expertise of www.palmbeachassistedliving.us we are able to offer this new and free service for seniors in S. Florida.“This is another of the services that we provide free for our senior community. Our print bi lingual magazine as well the online version located at www.55plusmag.us currently offers many resources and information to our readers.” N. Garcia, 55+Magazine 55+ MAGAZINE a preferred bi lingual magazine for Baby Boomers, seniors and their Caregivers. 55+ Magazine has become the baby boomers publication of choice, as the free bi lingual senior magazine publication of South Florida. This free senior magazine publication of South Florida is full of information on services, assistance, products and resources for senior citizens, Baby Boomer’s, health care professionals and caregivers. As a free senior magazine publication originated in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and as a magazine dedicated to the baby boomers, 55+ Magazine free senior publication offers valuable bi lingual information on retirement living, assisted and independent living included but not limited to Palm Beach, Broward and Fort Lauderdale area with the support and participation of the following collaborators: www.browardassistedliving.us, www.palmbeachassistedliving.us, www.floridaassistedliving.us , www.placementcounselors.com. 55+ Magazine is distributed in over 300 locations in Southeast Florida, hospitals, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, social service agencies and organizations for older adults.

By Humberto Fortuna MA, MS I am so happy that we are talking about this subject because it is important for me to show you how I worked on myself and I am now able to give tips to a reader who may have similar issues that I have experienced. I now have the ability to understand how something that I always viewed as a negative, can now be seen in a positive light. The most interesting thing here is not so much that a negative can become a positive, but that we are the ones who have total control over it. This point can be debated over and challenged. Some people cannot see it, some want it but can’t get it, some people don’t have the resources, some people just don’t want it, and some people are just too far gone. And this is how I reply: “Of course, I understand all the possible scenarios that a person could experience on their journey. It is important not to ignore the resources that we have for our use and use them. We have professionals who can assist us and help us understand how to use the resources. But, there is something that we all do have in common and that is the INTENTION on how we want to implement them.” · The intention of getting better · The intention of being happier · The intention of being emotionally stable · The intention of having a good night’s sleep · The intention of putting yourself first · The intention of being safe · The intention of getting over a situation · The intention of WANTING IT SO BADLY that you will begin looking for resources that are available to you NOW The intention is what will help you, organically and energetically to achieve your desire. If you have a CONSCIOUS INTENTION, the Universe will help you achieve what you desire. Source, Universe, will be able to receive your vibrational desire and reply with the answers that you are requesting. When you are able to align yourself with Sourceand your intention, without putting up resistance, you will start to feel a new shift in your life. This shift is an energetic shift that will lead you to your outcomes in a positive manner. Taking the initiative with a clear intention of wanting to be happy and emotionally stable, is truly up to you. We spend our time on the computer, iPad, phone, or websites without a real purpose. Now, use those things to start researching for what is going to help you with your objectives. Most likely, if you are reading this book, you began by looking for a support system and resources that would help you find your emotional freedom. LEARN more about EMOTIONAL DEPENDENCY FREEDOM ----HERE As you go through an evaluation of your journey, you will realize that there are many things that you may need to change in order for you to achieve what you are looking for. This book is an evaluation of an individual that has just come out of a relationship healing process. That individual is me. Or, it could be you. As you heal, you ask yourself, “How come I didn’t see this before?” Maybe now you realize that must be changed for the sole purpose of achieving peace of mind, happiness, or even some sort of freedom and independency in your life. Emotional Dependency can occur in many types of relationships, not just in a romantic, love relationship. Emotional relationships include children with their parents, parents with their children, co-workers or any situation that is causing you to be dependent. If you do not find your ‘true self,’ and become true to your feelings, nothing will work, especially with a dependency. It is my intention to help you by sharing my experiences as well as teaching you how to embrace and honor yourself. In my case, I did a complementation of traditional and alternative medicine treatments that I will share with you throughout this book. As an Energy Healer, I needed to combine the traditional and the alternative for a more natural healing process. I will teach you how to use the Law of Attraction, Akashic Records, Meditation, and exercises and techniques that helped me to achieve what I was looking for. I will show you how we are all surrounded by messages as well as learning to recognize and interpret them. As part of the alternative methodology that I used, I will share my experiences with my archangels and spiritual guides. While using ‘mindfulness,’ you will reconnect with unconditional love. www.humbertofortuna.com LEARN more about EMOTIONAL DEPENDENCY FREEDOM ----HERE Humberto Fortuna, MA, MS, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1968 where he earned his first Master of Arts degree at age 20. He came to the US in 1989 where he began his career in the Health Care field in South Florida. He specialized in Social Services for the geriatric population, concentrating in Alzheimer’s and related Dementias. He received his second Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration with concentration in Long Term Care from Lynn University, Florida, in 1998. He received a Post Graduate Certificate in Aging Studies in 1999. In the same year, as a Serial Entrepreneur, he created his own company; Placement Counselors Corporation. He also created Scoop for Seniors Publishing, Papinos LLC, and is publisher of 55+ Magazine, currently available in the SE region of Florida for the past 10 yrs. He currently has his own private practice as a Geriatric Specialist and won the Caregivers award for a book he co-wrote with Cindy VanDusen. He became a Certified Angel Healer Practitioner, Certified Energy Healer Practitioner, and a Certified Past Life Regressions and Akashic Records Practitioner. He also became a Certified Sound Healer and Reiki Master among other modalities. He is fusing his knowledge and experience with all these new techniques and philosophies to further his practice as an Energy Healer while dedicating his time to educating and promoting Alternative and Complementary Medicine with a Clinical Mind. Humberto is currently working on his third book “The Root of Business Conscious Manifestation” and continues to educate through workshops and seminars. info@humbertofortuna.com

www.BrowardAssistedLiving.us is proud to be an ongoing supporter of www.55plusmag.us resource magazine directory. The primary focus of www.Browardassistedliving.us is to assess and then connect individuals in need of alternative housing with licensed assisted living facilities, adult family care homes, and group homes in Broward County, Florida. As a collaborator of www.55plusmag.us, www.BrowardAssistedLiving.us is a leader in assisting seniors and their caregivers in search of an assisted living facility in Broward County. It also networks with www.placementcounselors.com, palmbeachassistedliving.us and floridaassistedliving.us making it one of the most comprehensive resource centers of information in South Florida. “I am very excited to announce www.browardassistedliving.us as an addition to 55+Magazine resource directory. With the expertise of www.BrowardAssistedLiving.us we are able to offer this new and free service for seniors in S. Florida.“This is another of the services that we provide free for our senior community. Our print bi lingual magazine as well the online version located at www.55plusmag.us currently offers many resources and information to our readers.” N. Garcia, 55+Magazine 55+ MAGAZINE a preferred bi lingual magazine for Baby Boomers, seniors and their Caregivers. 55+ Magazine has become the baby boomers publication of choice, as the free bi lingual senior magazine publication of South Florida. This free senior magazine publication of South Florida is full of information on services, assistance, products and resources for senior citizens, Baby Boomer’s, health care professionals and caregivers. As a free senior magazine publication originated in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and as a magazine dedicated to the baby boomers, 55+ Magazine free senior publication offers valuable bi lingual information on retirement living, assisted and independent living included but not limited to Palm Beach, Broward and Fort Lauderdale area with the support and participation of the following collaborators: www.browardassistedliving.us, www.palmbeachassistedliving.us, www.floridaassistedliving.us , www.placementcounselors.com. 55+ Magazine is distributed in over 300 locations in Southeast Florida, hospitals, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, social service agencies and organizations for older adults.

Professional Healthcare Entrepreneur with more than 25 year’s experience working with the geriatric and senior population on all levels of the Long Term Care Industry by assisting and educating clients, healthcare professionals, caregivers and the general public on Long Term Care issues, regulations, benefits and creative ways to achieve their goals in compliance with the pertinent regulations. Expertise encompasses: Motivational Entrepreneur Speaker, Specialist in Long Term Care Management and Regulations, Alternative Housing of all levels, Long Term Care Benefit Programs, Case Management system, counseling healthcare professionals and caregivers on ethical and diversity issues, counseling patients and their families while selecting Alternative Long Term Care and creating special programs for Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients and/or Special Care Units that accommodate patients with these characteristics. Accomplished professional with extensive involvement with Diversity Professionals in the Healthcare Industry, Community Organizations and Caregivers. With the support of his parents, he began his musical education when he was twelve years old, auditioning for the Opera's Children's Choral Group at Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires under the conduction of Valdo Sciamarella. He continued performing at Teatro National CervantesYouth Professional Choir under the conduction of Nestor Sadoff and went on to become a church organist at Jesus Misericodioso Church, forming his own choral group, De Todos Tiempos, specializing in Barroco, Renaissance and popular, contemporary music from Argentina. At age 20, Mr. Fortuna earned his first Master of Arts degree at the Santa Ana Music Conservatory, as one of their youngest graduates. His concentration was in Music Education, majoring in piano, with a minor in choral conducting. In Argentina, he also taught music in public and private schools from kindergarten through high school as well as to seniors. As an excellent communicator, resulting in the creation of an encouraging, stimulating, and empowering learning environment, building strong rapport and cooperative relationships with individuals at all levels from various cultural, educational, socio-economic and social backgrounds. Mr. Fortuna was awarded his second Master’s Degree in Health Care Management for Nursing Home Administration from Lynn University in 1998. He then furthered his studies and received a Graduate Certificate in Aging Studies in 1999. That same year he became an Activity Consultant, certified by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals. Committed to fostering competency and education of new healthcare professionals so they may reach their full potential, dedicating themselves to making a difference in the lives of Long-Term Care Residents, producing creative, ethical, and knowledgeable professionals, and forming tomorrow’s leaders. Create his own company, Placement Counselors Corporation, in September 1999. His company currently represents over 1500 Alternative Housing communities in the southeast region of Florida. He also continues to be a consultant for the above-mentioned facilities, as well for Large and small corporations through 55+ Projects. Specialties: Mr. Fortuna currently has his own private practice as a Geriatric Specialist and He continues to develop Placement Counselors Corp. as one of the most interesting and resourceful companies devoted to the senior community. Their ultimate goal is to educate and protect our senior population. As one of his business, MR. Fortuna is the owner and publisher of 55+MAGAZINE in Southeast Florida. Bi-lingual Magazine dedicated to the Baby boomers, Caregivers and health care professionals. As part of his continue evolvement Humberto became a Certified Energy Healer, Certified Angel Healer Practitioner, Certified Tarot Reader, and a Certified Past Life Regressions and Akashic Records Practitioner. He also became a Certified Sound Healer and Reiki Master among other modalities. He is fusing his knowledge and experience with all these new techniques and philosophies to further his practice as an Energy Healer while dedicating his time to educating and promoting Alternative and Complementary Medicine with a Clinical Mind. As part of his ongoing consulting services and integrating all his knowledge, he specializes in Organizational Psychosocial Consulting and Coaching: Workforce assessment management, culture, business objectives, and challenges solving using psychological principles and research methods. Designs and develops programs and tools to reach desired goals. For more information CONTACT Humberto via email at info@Humberto Fortuna.com Discover Humberto's as a Writer with more than 8 books available on AMAZON Pompano Beach: Court at Palm Aire 2701 N Course Dr @954.975.8900, John Knox Village Health Circle, 830 Lakeside Ctr @954.783.4001, Pompano Rehab & Nursing Center, 51 W Sample Rd @954.942.5530, Seaview Nursing & Rehab, 2401 NE 2nd St @954.943.5100. Sunrise: Regents Park of Sunrise, 9711 W Oakland Park Blvd @954.572.4000. Springtree Rehab Center, 4251 Springtree Dr @954.572.4251, Sunrise Health & Rehab, 4800 Nob Hill Rd @954.577.3530. Tamarac: NSPIRE Healthcare, 5901 NW 79th Ave @954.722.7001, Tamarac Rehab & Health, 7901 NW 88th Ave @954.722.9330. Tavernier: Crystal Nursing 48 High Point Rd @305.853.0799. West Palm Beach, Beach Breeze Rehab, 1626 Davis Rd @561.439.8897, Coral Bay Healthcare & Rehab, 2939 S Haverhill Rd @561.641.3130, Darcy Hall of Life Care, 2170 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd @561.683.3333, Edward J Healey Rehab and Nursing Center, 5101 W Blue Heron Blvd @561.842.6111, Joseph L Morse Geriatric, 4847 Fred Gladstone Dr @561.471.5111, Lakeside Health Center 2501 N Australian Ave @561.655.7780, Lourdes Noreen McKeen Residence 315 S Flagler Dr @561.655.8544, Promedica West Palm Beach 2300 Village Blvd @561.478.1800. Palm Garden of WPB, 300 Executive Center Dr @561.471.5566, Rehab Center of the PB, 301 Northpoint Pkwy @561.712.1717, Renaissance Health & Rehab, 5065 Wallis Rd @561.689.1799, Colonial Skilled Nursing, 2090 N Congress Ave @561.686.5100, Wood Lake Nursing & Rehab – Greenacres, 6414 13th Rd S @561.478.9900. Wellington: Luxe at Wellington, 13330 Nuvista Ave, @561.795.3360. Wilton Manors: Manor Pines Convalescent, 1701 NE 26th St @954.566.8353, Wilton Manors Health & Rehab, 2675 N Andrews Ave @954.563.5711

By Humberto Fortuna MA, MS The answer is NO. Many people believe Medicare Advantage plans will pay for long stays in an Assisted Living Facility in Southeast Florida Broward, Dade or Palm Beach County, but it DOES NOT! In Florida, there are 627 Medicare Advantage plans available as of 2023 and there is not a single program that pays for Long Term Care or Nursing Home stay. Medicare Advantage plans must provide the same coverage as Original Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. These plans also usually offer prescription drug coverage (Part D) and are called Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) plans. Some plans include additional benefits not covered by Original Medicare – such as dental, vision, hearing, and more. BUT NO ONE covers Long Term Care Facilities or Assisted Living Facilities or Alzheimer’s Dementia Memory care units. Medicare Advantage plans will pay for skilled care Services and Therapy Services, Short term care, but they do not pay for Assisted Living Communities or home for the elderly. Medicare Advantage plans will give you services and care for a short period of time like a straight Medicare recipient. After your Short-term rehabilitation stay in a Rehabilitation Center or Skilled Nursing Center, paid by your Medicare Advantage plans, you will be transferred to Home, a Long term Care unit or to an Assisted living Facility or possibly into an Independent Living Community. Contact Placement Counselors Corp. under the supervision of Humberto Fortuna MA, MS – Geriatric Specialist, to assist you find your Long-Term Care Facility. Many times families have a hard time to adjust to the new reality and the status of their loved one. Many times they begin searching for Elder Care Home Services, Low income Assisted living services or Medicaid Nursing Homes. The process can be confusing and we are here to help you find the services you need from an Assisted living Apartment near you or a Medicaid Nursing home or An Assisted Living facility that will accept Medicaid Long Term Care programs. Our Counselors specialize in a specific area of Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach counties in South Florida. You will be directed to the correct counselor that knows your desired area of search and will not just be guessing or recommending a facility from a list or a directory. We are committed to providing a comprehensive Alternative Housing Placement Service at no charge to our clients. Placement Counselors Corp networks with Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation Services, Group Homes for Seniors, Adult Family Care Homes, Dementia Care Units, Retirement Homes, Senior Care Facilities, Home Nursing Care, Retirement Facilities, Senior Living Communities, Assisted living Homes, Senior Living Facilities, Home for Elderly, Assisted living Apartments Near You, In Home Nursing Services, Care Facility for the Elderly, Senior Care Assistance, Elder Care home Care, Elder Care home Services, Senior Living Communities, Secured mental Health Care License Facilities. These days, Retirement Homes or Senior Living Facilities are the most searchable words online, as families are looking for an Alternative Housing or a place for Mom, Dad or a loved one. Many times, families begin their online search with sentences like, Elder Care Home Services or In- Home Services for Seniors as an alternative to Assisted Living Facility or a Nursing Home. Families are starting to realize that In-home care for the elderly is not always the best choice financially. That’s when families begin to search for an Assisted Living Facility near them, without understanding what to ask or look for, or what they really need, based on the care, budget, and geographical needs. At times, a Medicaid Nursing Home is recommended or is the appropriate choice for a specific moment. Whatever your situation may be, Placement Counselors Corp. can be your Senior Advisor for all your senior care assistance needs. We have over 25 years of experience in the tri- county area of Southeast Florida, Miami Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County. Just remember we are a Local Counselors Agency in Florida, and we are a phone call away.Contact us at pcc@placementcounselors.com or call us at 954 965 2925 / 305 931 0618 or 561 321 4337 Aventura: Palm Garden of Aventura, 21251 E Dixie Hwy @305.935.4827 - Regents Park at Aventura, 18905 NE 25th Ave @305.932.6360 - VI at Aventura, 19333 W Country Club Dr @305.692.4700 .Boca Raton: Avante at Boca Raton, 1130 NW 15th St @561.394.6282 - Boca Raton Rehab Center, 755 Meadows Rd @561.391.5200 - Encore at Boca Raton, 7300 Del Prado S @561.392.3000 - Health Ctr at Sinai Res - 21044 95 Ave South @561.609.4100 - HCA Legacy at Boca Raton, 6363 Verde Trl @561.483.9282 - Menorah House, 9945 Central Park Blvd @561.483.0498 - Promedica Boca Raton N., 375 NW 51st St @561.997.8111 - Promedica Boca Raton S., 7225 Boca Del Mar Dr @561.362.9644 - Stratford Court, 6343 Via de Sonrisa del Sur @561.392.5940 - Willowbrooke Court, 6152 Verde Trl N @561.487.5200 - Willowbrooke Ct at Edgewater Pt Estates, 23305 Blue Water Cir @561.368.5600. Boynton Beach: Barrington Terrace, 1425 S Congress Ave @561.369.7919 - Boulevard Rehabilitation, 2839 S. Seacrest Blvd. @561.732.2464 - Boynton Beach Nursing, 9600 Lawrence Rd @561.740.4100, Promedica Boynton Beach North, 3600 Old Boynton Rd @561.736.9992, Promedica Boynton Beach South, 3001 S Congress Ave @561.737.5600, Ventura Health Care Ctr, 7900 Venture Center Way @561.736.6000. Coconut Creek: Solaris, 4125 W Sample Rd @954.968.8333,Coral Gables: Riviera Health Resort, 6901 Yumuri St @786.517.6999 AS I mention on my book :" Everything you Need to Ask When Selecting An Assisted Living Facility" Available on AMAZON.COM I explain more about financial assistance and what to ASK prior going to an Assisted living Facility Tour. PCC and 55+ Magazine is part of the local Networking system in Southeast Florida and with the following establishments. Memorial Healthcare System | Memorial Healthcare System - MHS With numerous locations in South Florida, its Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital South, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, Memorial Pembroke 24/7 Emergency Care Center, Memorial Primary Care, Memorial Urgent Care Center, Memorial Manor, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital https://baptisthealth.net/ Baptist Health Hospital | Doral, Baptist Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital West, Bethesda Hospital West, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Homestead Hospital, South Miami Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital Broward Health Hospitals: https://www.browardhealth.org/ Broward Health Medical Center, Broward Health North, Broward Health Imperial Point, Broward Health Coral Springs, Salah Foundation Children's Hospital at Broward Health Placement Counselors Corp network with several local and nations organizations like Area Agency on Aging of Broward County, Elder Affairs and ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center) Adult Protective Services, etc… provides information and assistance about state and federal benefits, as well as available local programs and services and Placement Counselors in the North Region: Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Lake Park, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Riviera Beach/Singer Island, Tequesta, West Palm Beach skyline at night. Central Region: Atlantis, Cloud Lake, Glen Ridge, Greenacres.. Haverhill, Hypoluxo. Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Worth. Lantana, Loxahatchee Groves. Manalapan Magnolia Park Palm, Beach Palm Springs. Royal Palm Beach, South Palm Beach, Wellington. West Palm Beach, Lake Okeechobee & The Glades. Boca Inlet Aerial. South Region, Boca Raton: Boynton Beach, Briny Breezes, Delray Beach, Gulf Stream Highland Beach, Ocean Ridge, Village of Golf . Broward County has very important cities such as: Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lauderhill, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Parkland, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes, Southwest Ranches, Sunrise, Tamarac, Weston, Wilton Manors 55+ MAGAZINE a preferred bi lingual magazine for Baby Boomers, seniors and their Caregivers. 55+ Magazine has become the baby boomers publication of choice, as the free bi lingual senior magazine publication of South Florida. This free senior magazine publication of South Florida is full of information on services, assistance, products and resources for senior citizens, Baby Boomer’s, health care professionals and caregivers. As a free senior magazine publication originated in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and as a magazine dedicated to the baby boomers, 55+ Magazine free senior publication offers valuable bi lingual information on retirement living, assisted and independent living included but not limited to Palm Beach, Broward and Fort Lauderdale area with the support and participation of the following collaborators: www.browardassistedliving.us, www.palmbeachassistedliving.us, www.floridaassistedliving.us , www.placementcounselors.com. 55+ Magazine is distributed in over 300 locations in Southeast Florida, hospitals, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, social service agencies and organizations for older adults.

By Humberto Fortuna MA, MS Let’s figure out what’s important in selecting an Assisted Living Facility in Broward County of Southeast Florida. Broward County has very important cities such as: Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lauderhill, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Parkland, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes, Southwest Ranches, Sunrise, Tamarac, Weston, Wilton Manors. AS I mention on my book :" Everything you Need to Ask When Selecting An Assisted Living Facility" Available on AMAZON.COM I explain more what to ASK prior going to an Assisted living Facility Tour. Many of you are looking for a community that is beautiful and fancy. While you want it to be nice, you have to realize the true needs of the person who will be living there. You know your loved one better than anyone else. Would a chandelier and marble floor be important to them? If it is, then you may have to take that into consideration. Otherwise, those items could make your loved one feel uncomfortable if he or she is not used to it. Also, while looking for communities to visit, remember that the largest and most expensive advertisement doesn’t always represent the most loving and caring place. When looking for communities, you can ask friends, go on the internet, talk to your clergy, look in the phone book, call a placement agency, or a social service agency. PCC works very closely with 55+ Magazine and part of their local Networking system in Southeast Florida. Placement Counselors Corp networks as Senior Housing Advisors and Elder Care Senior Placement Counselors with Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation Services, group homes for seniors, Adult Family Care Homes, Dementia Care units, Retirement Homes, Senior Care Facilities, Home Nursing Care, Retirement Facilities, Senior Living Communities, Assisted living Home, Senior Living Facilities, Home for elderly, Assisted living Apartments near me, In home nursing Services, Care facility for the elderly, Senior Care Assistance, elder Care home Care, Elder Care home Services, Senior Living Communities, Secured mental Health Care license facilities. FREE INFORMATION HERE PCC and 55+ Magazine is part of the local Networking system in Southeast Florida and with the following establishments: Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation Services, Group Homes for Seniors, Adult Family Care Homes, Dementia Care Units, Retirement Homes, Senior Care Facilities, Home Nursing Care, Retirement Facilities, Senior Living Communities, Assisted living Homes, Senior Living Facilities, Home for Elderly, Assisted living Apartments Near You, In Home Nursing Services, Care Facility for the Elderly, Senior Care Assistance, Elder Care home Care, Elder Care home Services, Senior Living Communities, Secured mental Health Care License Facilities. Memorial Healthcare System | Memorial Healthcare System - MHS With numerous locations in South Florida, its Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital South, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, Memorial Pembroke 24/7 Emergency Care Center, Memorial Primary Care, Memorial Urgent Care Center, Memorial Manor, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital https://baptisthealth.net/ Baptist Health Hospital | Doral, Baptist Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital West, Bethesda Hospital West, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Homestead Hospital, South Miami Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital Broward Health Hospitals: www.browardhealth.org/ Broward Health Medical Center, Broward Health North, Broward Health Imperial Point, Broward Health Coral Springs, Salah Foundation Children's Hospital at Broward Health REQUEST FREE INFORMATION HERE Having a Placement agency assisting you in the search can be beneficial for your loved one. PCC is just a phone call away and our local counselors in Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Davie, Deerfield Beach ,Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lauderhill, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Parkland, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes, Southwest Ranches, Sunrise, Tamarac, Weston, Wilton Manors help you find the correct Assisted living facility free of charge. Our counselors specialize in specific areas in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County. Many times families have a hard time to adjust to the new reality and the status of their loved one. Many times they begin searching for Elder Care Home Services, Low income Assisted living services or Medicaid Nursing Homes. The process can be confusing and we are here to help you find the services you need from an Assisted living Apartment near you or a Medicaid Nursing home or An Assisted Living facility that will accept Medicaid Long Term Care programs.PCC advocates for quality care and all the facilities we represent are licensed and certified with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. Broward: (954) 965-2925 - Miami Dade: (305) 931-0618 - Palm Beach: (561) 329-4337 You will be assigned to a counselor that knows your desired area. Give us a call and let one of our Counselors near you help you with your questions and concerns. PCC and 55+ Magazine is part of the local Networking system in Southeast Florida and with the following establishments: Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation Services, Group Homes for Seniors, Adult Family Care Homes, Dementia Care Units, Retirement Homes, Senior Care Facilities, Home Nursing Care, Retirement Facilities, Senior Living Communities, Assisted living Homes, Senior Living Facilities, Home for Elderly, Assisted living Apartments Near You, In Home Nursing Services, Care Facility for the Elderly, Senior Care Assistance, Elder Care home Care, Elder Care home Services, Senior Living Communities, Secured mental Health Care License Facilities. Memorial Healthcare System | Memorial Healthcare System - MHS With numerous locations in South Florida, its Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital South, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, Memorial Pembroke 24/7 Emergency Care Center, Memorial Primary Care, Memorial Urgent Care Center, Memorial Manor, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital https://baptisthealth.net/ Baptist Health Hospital | Doral, Baptist Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital West, Bethesda Hospital West, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Homestead Hospital, South Miami Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital Broward Health Hospitals: www.browardhealth.org/ Broward Health Medical Center, Broward Health North, Broward Health Imperial Point, Broward Health Coral Springs, Salah Foundation Children's Hospital at Broward Health REQUEST FREE INFORMATION HERE Aventura: Palm Garden of Aventura, 21251 E Dixie Hwy @305.935.4827 - Regents Park at Aventura, 18905 NE 25th Ave @305.932.6360 - VI at Aventura, 19333 W Country Club Dr @305.692.4700 .Boca Raton: Avante at Boca Raton, 1130 NW 15th St @561.394.6282 - Boca Raton Rehab Center, 755 Meadows Rd @561.391.5200 - Encore at Boca Raton, 7300 Del Prado S @561.392.3000 - Health Ctr at Sinai Res - 21044 95 Ave South @561.609.4100 - HCA Legacy at Boca Raton, 6363 Verde Trl @561.483.9282 - Menorah House, 9945 Central Park Blvd @561.483.0498 - Promedica Boca Raton N., 375 NW 51st St @561.997.8111 - Promedica Boca Raton S., 7225 Boca Del Mar Dr @561.362.9644 - Stratford Court, 6343 Via de Sonrisa del Sur @561.392.5940 - Willowbrooke Court, 6152 Verde Trl N @561.487.5200 - Willowbrooke Ct at Edgewater Pt Estates, 23305 Blue Water Cir @561.368.5600. Boynton Beach: Barrington Terrace, 1425 S Congress Ave @561.369.7919 - Boulevard Rehabilitation, 2839 S. Seacrest Blvd. @561.732.2464 - Boynton Beach Nursing, 9600 Lawrence Rd @561.740.4100, Promedica Boynton Beach North, 3600 Old Boynton Rd @561.736.9992, Promedica Boynton Beach South, 3001 S Congress Ave @561.737.5600, Ventura Health Care Ctr, 7900 Venture Center Way @561.736.6000. Coconut Creek: Solaris, 4125 W Sample Rd @954.968.8333,Coral Gables: Riviera Health Resort, 6901 Yumuri St @786.517.6999 55+ MAGAZINE a preferred bi lingual magazine for Baby Boomers, seniors and their Caregivers. 55+ Magazine has become the baby boomers publication of choice, as the free bi lingual senior magazine publication of South Florida. This free senior magazine publication of South Florida is full of information on services, assistance, products and resources for senior citizens, Baby Boomer’s, health care professionals and caregivers. As a free senior magazine publication originated in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and as a magazine dedicated to the baby boomers, 55+ Magazine free senior publication offers valuable bi lingual information on retirement living, assisted and independent living included but not limited to Palm Beach, Broward and Fort Lauderdale area with the support and participation of the following collaborators: www.browardassistedliving.us, www.palmbeachassistedliving.us, www.floridaassistedliving.us , www.placementcounselors.com. 55+ Magazine is distributed in over 300 locations in Southeast Florida, hospitals, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, social service agencies and organizations for older adults.

By Humberto Fortuna MA, MS Signs, Elderly Care, Senior, Safety, ALF, Assistance There are many sings that an elderly or older adult should not be living alone. We should mention here that the need for some type of lifestyle change is usually first indicated when a person has difficulty in one or more of the following areas: · Difficulty in self-care, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, or eating. · Decline in physical or mental health. · Malnutrition and dehydration. · Family not available to provide care or supervision. As a result of new regulations and changes in the health care industry in the state of Florida, residents in Dade, Palm Beach County and Broward County are now provided with more services in an Assisted Living Facility to include but are not limited to: housekeeping and laundry services, transportation to doctors, social activities and 24 hour supervision. A benefit of assisted living for the family is that they have the assurance their loved one is in a safe space and in a comfortable environment. Senior living situations can be stressful for any family, whether or not the senior lives with them full-time. When a senior moves into assisted living, family members can rest assured that their loved one is safe in a supportive environment, eating well, socializing, and receiving the care they need. AS I mention on my book :" Everything you Need to Ask When Selecting An Assisted Living Facility" Available on AMAZON.COM I explain more about financial assistance and what to ASK prior going to an Assisted living Facility Tour. Call Broward: (954) 965-2925 - Miami Dade: (305) 931-0618 - Palm Beach: (561) 329-4337 and our local counselors near you, in your county will help you as a free service to you. Our counselors specialize in a specific area in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County. PCC advocates for quality care and all the facilities we represent are licensed and certified with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. You will be assigned to a counselor that knows your desired area. Give us a call and let one of our Counselors near you help you with your questions and concerns. Placement Counselors Corp network with several local and nations organizations like Area Agency on Aging of Broward County, Elder Affairs and ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center) Adult Protective Services, etc… provides information and assistance about state and federal benefits, as well as available local programs and services and Placement Counselors in the North Region: Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Lake Park, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Riviera Beach/Singer Island, Tequesta, West Palm Beach skyline at night. Central Region: Atlantis, Cloud Lake, Glen Ridge, Greenacres.. Haverhill, Hypoluxo. Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Worth. Lantana, Loxahatchee Groves. Manalapan Magnolia Park Palm, Beach Palm Springs. Royal Palm Beach, South Palm Beach, Wellington. West Palm Beach, Lake Okeechobee & The Glades. Boca Inlet Aerial. South Region, Boca Raton: Boynton Beach, Briny Breezes, Delray Beach, Gulf Stream Highland Beach, Ocean Ridge, Village of Golf . Broward County has very important cities such as: Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lauderhill, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Parkland, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes, Southwest Ranches, Sunrise, Tamarac, Weston, Wilton ManorsPCC and 55+ Magazine is part of the local Networking system in Southeast Florida and with the following establishments. REQUEST FREE INFORMATION HERE Available on AMAZON.COM Dania: Dania Pointe Care Center, 440 Phippen Waiters Rd @954.927.0508. Deerfield Beach: Deerfield Beach Health- Rehab, 401 E Sample Rd @954.941.4100, Forum at Deer Creek, 3001 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd @954.698.6269. Delray Beach: Abbey Delray South, 1717 Homewood Blvd @561.272.9600, Harbour’s Edge, 401 E Linton Blvd @561.272.7979, Health Center at Abbey Delray, 2105 SW 11th Ct @561.454.5243, Promedica Delray, 16200 Jog Rd @561.638.0000, Terrace of Delray, 5430 Linton Blvd @561.495.3188. Fort Pierce: Aidan Post-Acute and Rehab, 700 S 29th St @772.465.7560, Fort Pierce Health Care, 611 S 13th St @772.464.5262, Sandgate Gardens, 703 S 29th St @772.466.3322. Fort Lauderdale: Broward Nursing & Rehab, 1330 S Andrews Ave @954.524.5587, Fort Lauderdale Health- Rehab, 2000 E Commercial Blvd @954.771.2300 Harbor Beach Nursing Rehab, 1615 S Miami Rd @954.523.5673, Manor Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation, 2121 E Commercial Blvd @954.771.8400. Hialeah: INSPIRE Healthcare Miami Lakes, 5725 NW 186th St @305.625.9857, Palmetto Care Center, 6750 W 22nd Ct @305.512.4688, Susanna Wesley Health Center, 5300 W 16th Ave @305.556.3500, Terrace of Hialeah, 190 W 28th St @305.885.2437 55+ MAGAZINE a preferred bi lingual magazine for Baby Boomers, seniors and their Caregivers. 55+ Magazine has become the baby boomers publication of choice, as the free bi lingual senior magazine publication of South Florida. This free senior magazine publication of South Florida is full of information on services, assistance, products and resources for senior citizens, Baby Boomer’s, health care professionals and caregivers. As a free senior magazine publication originated in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and as a magazine dedicated to the baby boomers, 55+ Magazine free senior publication offers valuable bi lingual information on retirement living, assisted and independent living included but not limited to Palm Beach, Broward and Fort Lauderdale area with the support and participation of the following collaborators: www.browardassistedliving.us, www.palmbeachassistedliving.us, www.floridaassistedliving.us , www.placementcounselors.com. 55+ Magazine is distributed in over 300 locations in Southeast Florida, hospitals, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, social service agencies and organizations for older adults.

By Humberto Fortuna MA, MS YES! YES! YES! You should make an appointment to tour any type of alternative housing especially an Assisted Living Community or an Alzheimer’s Dementia / Memory Care Unit in South, Central or North Palm Beach County regions. YES! AS I mention on my book " Everything you Need to Ask When Selecting An Assisted Living Facility" Available on AMAZON.COM I dedicated a whole chapter on how to prepare yourself prior going to an Assisted living Facility Tour. Having been an Administrator of very large communities, I have witnessed, firsthand, what can happen when people just “Show up” for a tour of an ALF, Assisted Living Community or a Locked Special Care Unit. You may come upon a scenario that is unpleasant or unnerving. Things happen in communities with an elderly population, and the community should not be judged by an isolated incident, but by how it is handled by the staff. Another important reason you should make an appointment to tour an Assisted Living Facility or an Alzheimer’s Dementia Special Care units, is the fact that you want to tour the Assisted Living community with the Sales or Marketing Representative, not a receptionist or office worker as a fill in. While they may be able to show you around, they are not going to be able to answer all of your questions and give you the personal attention that you will require in making this important decision. So, if you are planning to set up a tour for an Assisted Living Facility or a Alzheimer’s Dementia Special Care unit make an Appointment and make sure you get your answers to your questions from a good source without wasting your time. PCC can assist you in arranging the tours and Facilities for you or your loved ones at no cost to you in the following areas: Atlantis, Boca Inlet Aerial, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Greenacres, Gulf Stream Highland Beach, Haverhill, Hypoluxo, Jupiter, Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Okeechobee & The Glades, Lake Park, Lake Worth, Lantana, Loxahatchee Groves, North Palm Beach, Ocean Ridge, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Riviera Beach/Singer Island, Royal Palm Beach, Tequesta, Village of Golf, Wellington, West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach. For more information, please contact Placement Counselors Corp. as a FREE service. Placement Counselors Corp network with several local and nations organizations like Area Agency on Aging of Broward County, Elder Affairs and ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center) Adult Protective Services, etc… provides information and assistance about state and federal benefits, as well as available local programs and services and Placement Counselors in the North Region: Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Lake Park, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Riviera Beach/Singer Island, Tequesta, West Palm Beach skyline at night. Central Region: Atlantis, Cloud Lake, Glen Ridge, Greenacres.. Haverhill, Hypoluxo. Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Worth. Lantana, Loxahatchee Groves. Manalapan Magnolia Park Palm, Beach Palm Springs. Royal Palm Beach, South Palm Beach, Wellington. West Palm Beach, Lake Okeechobee & The Glades. Boca Inlet Aerial. South Region, Boca Raton: Boynton Beach, Briny Breezes, Delray Beach, Gulf Stream Highland Beach, Ocean Ridge, Village of Golf . Broward County has very important cities such as: Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Lauderhill, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Parkland, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes, Southwest Ranches, Sunrise, Tamarac, Weston, Wilton ManorsPCC and 55+ Magazine is part of the local Networking system in Southeast Florida and with the following establishments. REQUEST FREE INFORMATION HERE Our Counselors specialize in specific areas in Broward, Dade and or Palm Beach counties in Southeast Florida. You will be assigned to a placement counselor under the supervision of Humberto Fortuna MA, MS – Geriatric Specialist, that knows your desired area of search and will not just be guessing or recommending a facility from a list or a directory. This is a personalized service that you can trust. We are committed to providing a comprehensive Assisted Living Placement Service at no charge to our clients in Southeast Florida : Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Contact us at pcc@placementcounselors.com or call us at 954 965 2925 / 305 931 0618 or 561 321 4337 Available on AMAZON.COM PCC and 55+ Magazine is part of the local Networking system in Southeast Florida and with the following establishments. Memorial Healthcare System | Memorial Healthcare System - MHS With numerous locations in South Florida, its Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital South, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, Memorial Pembroke 24/7 Emergency Care Center, Memorial Primary Care, Memorial Urgent Care Center, Memorial Manor, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital https://baptisthealth.net/ Baptist Health Hospital | Doral, Baptist Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital West, Bethesda Hospital West, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Homestead Hospital, South Miami Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital Broward Health Hospitals: https://www.browardhealth.org/ Broward Health Medical Center, Broward Health North, Broward Health Imperial Point, Broward Health Coral Springs, Salah Foundation Children's Hospital at Broward Health 55+ MAGAZINE a preferred bi lingual magazine for Baby Boomers, seniors and their Caregivers. 55+ Magazine has become the baby boomers publication of choice, as the free bi lingual senior magazine publication of South Florida. This free senior magazine publication of South Florida is full of information on services, assistance, products and resources for senior citizens, Baby Boomer’s, health care professionals and caregivers. As a free senior magazine publication originated in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and as a magazine dedicated to the baby boomers, 55+ Magazine free senior publication offers valuable bi lingual information on retirement living, assisted and independent living included but not limited to Palm Beach, Broward and Fort Lauderdale area with the support and participation of the following collaborators: www.browardassistedliving.us, www.palmbeachassistedliving.us, www.floridaassistedliving.us , www.placementcounselors.com. 55+ Magazine is distributed in over 300 locations in Southeast Florida, hospitals, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, social service agencies and organizations for older adults.

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