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The Neptune Memorial reef is about 3 miles off Key Biscayne. The diving site is a memorial to the departed.

Funeral planning

Your final wishes ...

More folks are getting creative in planning their funerals and final resting places. It's hard to talk about, but talking with family about your wishes is important.

Vigilant health

Can we prevent dementia?

The slide to dementia is a gradual process. First there may be mild cognitive impairment. Early lifestyle changes may make a difference in the initial development of memory loss.

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Social networking

Connected and loving it

When the fastest-growing demographic in social networking is the over-55 crowd, well, what are you waiting for? These Tampa Bay area folks show you how it's done.

The new caregivers

He's not your ordinary son-in-law

More men are stepping up to care for elderly parents.

Tampa Bay area women

So this is 50

Steady as she goes! Tampa Bay area women cheer life in the middle years. Soulful Arts founder Paulette Walker Johnson (right), American Stage's Angela Bond, attorney Rhea Law, singer/artist Natty Moss Bond and others riff on the nature of maturity.

Nursing home search

Find the right facility for your loved one

The State of Florida ranks nursing homes on a five-star system, based on inspections. Our map locates four- and five-star homes (the top rankings) in your area. Information is updated four times a year.

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