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A Great Plan for Hurricane Safety

Hurricane Season is a stressful time for all Floridians.  Already this season we have seen significant wind and rain whipping through  Brevard  County, flooding roads and damaging property.  For seniors living in their own home, there is a short term option available when the weatherman starts talking about storm systems heading our way - respite care at a local assisted living facility.   Respite care is available at most assisted living facilities throughout the year, typically offering anywhere from a few days to a few weeks stay to seniors who are unable to be home alone for a short period of time, such as while recuperating from illness.   With respite and month-to-month contracts, assisted living facilities offer the perfect solution to seniors willing to leave their homes during a hurricane so that they can safely continue to enjoy good cooking, air conditioning, and the company of other seniors while the storms howl outside. While this can be a great option, it does r