Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under wayAlamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
Wiki Commons/ MGN CHICAGO (AP) – Many relatives and friends providing financial support or care to people with dementia have dipped into their retirement savings, cut back on spending and sold assets to pay for expenses tied to the disease, according to a survey released Wednesday by the Alzheimer’s Association. About one in five go hungry because they don’t have enough money. “This was a big shocker for us,” said Keith Fargo, Alzheimer’s Association director of scientific programs and outreach. Fargo said he didn’t expect so many families to be struggling. He said the survey shows that people are not prepared for the high costs of home care or nursing home care. The median cost of a home care aide is $20 per hour and the average cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home is $80,300 per year. Nationwide, there are 5.4 million people with Alzheimer’s, the most common cause of dementia. The majority are older than 75. As the dementia progresses, patients often need help with daily activities, such as eating, getting dressed or bathing. Roughly two out of five of the more than 15 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S. have a household income below $50,000, the Alzheimer’s Association says. Often the caregiving role falls on a daughter or a spouse. Renee Packel, of Philadelphia, said that shortly after her husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 1999, she sold their car and their two-bedroom suburban home. To keep costs down, they moved into a one bedroom apartment in the city. “We needed money,” said Packel, 80. Art Packel, who died last year, was in charge of the couple’s finances, and by the time she realized something was wrong, money was missing and they were behind on bills. Packel said she didn’t want her children supporting them, so she got a job as a receptionist at a title company, where she still works. As the disease progressed and her husband started falling and getting aggressive, she moved him into a nursing home, where he lived for almost four years. She was lucky, she said, that her husband’s veteran status granted him some benefits. But even with the government’s help, she still paid for a year of nursing home care, about $800 or $900 per month. “It was a bad time, but it was not a dire time,” Packel said, adding that selling their home helped her weather the storm. The Family Impact of Alzheimer’s Survey was based on more than 3,500 interviews made in December. About 500 respondents said they provided caregiving and/or financial aid to someone with dementia. Ninety-three percent were family members and the rest were friends. On average, they spent more than $5,000 per year, mostly on food, travel and medical supplies, such as diapers. The highest expenses were incurred by spouses or partners. Nearly half of respondents said they cut back on spending. About 20 percent go to the doctor less often, while 11 percent don’t get all of their own medications. About 11 percent cut back on their children’s educational expenses. Beth Kallmyer, Alzheimer’s Association vice president of constituent services, said people erroneously believe Medicare covers long-term care costs, when it doesn’t. “There is no silver bullet in planning for (Alzheimer’s); the costs are too staggering,” Kallmyer said, but people who plan early can avoid crises. Mark Donham, of Portland, Oregon, said that even with financial support from a relative and long-term care insurance, he cashed in about a third of his retirement funds while caring for his wife, Chris, who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s in her 40s. He quit his salesman job in 2006, thinking he would be a full-time caregiver for up to three years. Chris lived for five years. Donham said he eventually took on a part-time job to supplement their savings because he didn’t want to touch his retirement again. He feels lucky, he said, that the insurance paid for about two-and-a-half years of Chris’ care in an institution. Now 53, Donham said he’d likely have to work past 65 to build his retirement back up. He won’t be able to retire at the same level or in the same time frame he had hoped to, but he’s thankful, he said, that he got to take care of his wife. “It was the right decision for us, as a family,” he said.