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Better Don’t Ask

By Judith Levy caught short and suddenly you’re revealing something you really pictures of my grandchildren so I could torment them as well.
didn’t want to share. Your age perhaps, how much you paid for Here comes the coffee and dessert so I am saved from the
I was brought up to believe your apartment, is this your first marriage, how old are your balance of their pictures and wondering what we’ll talk about
that you don’t ask questions. children, and on and on the nosey folks go as they consider these the next time we go out, or will we? I already know how old
If someone wants you to rude questions just normal everyday conversation. she is, which she revealed, but her weight she didn’t tell. Good
know something, they will I grant you it’s difficult to get a topic that works today in as I didn’t ask that. That question could be lethal.
tell you. But, I’m finding that much as religion and politics are volatile subjects better to avoid, So, what do you think? Are questions rude? How many
people ask the most personal especially if there are guns in the house. That leaves restaurants none of your business questions have you asked? None, I hope.
questions, many of which, and menus and little else. How about what books have you read When it comes to your own family, remember, questions cost
in fact probably all, are none recently? Well, seniors are having trouble reading, eye problems money. Just ask how much your offspring will have to pay for
of their business. And, many and all, and what’s your favorite TV program has been beaten something and you’re in. If you want to contribute, that’s fine,
times you answer what you don’t want to answer because you’re to death and you don’t want to gossip about other people so you but if you don’t, better don’t ask.
are now rendered mute.
Well, it’s not good manners to talk when your mouth is full, Judith Levy is the New York Times best-selling author of
From The Desk Of from page 1 so take heart, when you’re out to eat and food comes to the table GRANDMOTHER REMEMBERS, which has sold over four
all contention will cease. So then I’ve been bombarded with million copies and the mega best-seller GRANDFATHER
For more information, call (561)-688-3970 or email pictures of their grandchildren, not one but many and I’ve had REMEMBERS, published by HarperCollins. Both books are
Levyr@pbso.org. to ooh and aah when I couldn’t care less and wish I’d brought available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. 

Homeless Resource Center 2 Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Get It Now!

Palm Beach County recently broke ground on its
second Homeless Resource Center (HRC2) on Lake
Worth Road in Palm Springs. By Martin Zevin, Attorney During my forty years of handling personal injury cases,
The 20,000-square-foot center, due to open in 14 months, I have often had to turn people away who were seriously
will feature over 70 beds, a sheriff substation, health care Yogi Berra used to say in injured through no fault of their own but did not have U.M.
services, laundry, pantry and community room. a commercial: “That’s the coverage and where the negligent party did not have bodily
Additionally, HRC2 will offer supportive services insurance when you don’t have injury liability coverage. Trying to go after an individual
including housing placement and job training to restore it, that’s when you need it.” driver in Florida is an exercise in futility since it will be
individuals to self-sufficiency. He was definitely right when it virtually impossible to collect even if you go to trial and get
The county currently has other homeless resource comes to uninsured motorist car a judgment against that person. If you do make an uninsured
facilities including the Philip D. Lewis Homeless Resource insurance coverage. motorist claim with your own company, this should not affect
Center, Belle Glade Intake Center, Lake Village at the Glades your premium since you were not at fault.
and Lewis Center Annex (South Florida Fairgrounds). In Florida, only two types of coverage are required: personal
Additionally, groundbreakings will soon take place for 17 injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability. It is Your uninsured motorist coverage follows you wherever
cottage homes for homeless families. estimated that one out of three drivers in Florida only have the you go. You can make an uninsured motorist claim if you are
Addressing our homeless population remains a top priority minimum required coverage. It is important that you be fully driving a rental car, driving someone else’s car, a passenger,
for the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners. protected in the event one of those drivers injures you due to a pedestrian, a bicyclist, or injured in another state. This
a rear-end collision or other accident which is not your fault. coverage provides you the maximum protection to insure that
Hurricane Resources Therefore, it is extremely important that you properly you will be compensated fully for your injuries if someone
else is at fault.
Colorado State University’s hurricane forecast protect yourself by carrying a maximum amount of uninsured
projected 19 named storms, with nine of those storms motorist coverage (U.M.). I recommend at least $100,000 Please feel free to call me for a free personal or phone
predicted as major hurricanes. per person/$300,000 per occurrence for each vehicle in your consultation regarding any issues pertaining to personal
While county emergency officials are prepared, we household. If you have more than one vehicle, I strongly injury claims or car insurance coverage. I am also available
urge everyone to take the necessary steps in preparing recommend “stacking,” which allows you to combine your for free consultation regarding Wills, Trusts, Estates and
for a potential active hurricane season. coverage on each of your cars. Stacking is well worth the Probate. Call me at 954-569-HURT (4878). My address
Emergency officials advise that residents should be small additional premium. is 3275 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Suite 204, Deerfield Beach,
prepared to survive on their own for at least 72 hours. Florida. My website is www.martinzevinpa.com and my
Supplies sell out fast once a storm has been forecast, so Your U.M. coverage also stands for underinsured motorist e-mail address is martinzevin@netzero.com.
it is imperative to plan ahead. coverage. This means that you can make a claim against the
Please take some time to prepare and access the other driver’s insurance and get the total amount available
resources below. under that policy and still make an additional claim under
• PBC DART (app) for vital information such as storm your U.M. coverage if your injury justifies it. Paid Advertisement
surge evacuation areas, flood zones, shelter locations, and
locations with emergency generators.
• AlertPBC is the county’s Emergency Alert &
Notification System that notifies users of imminent threats
via text messages, email, or telephone calls. To sign up,
visit www.alertpbc.com.

Nonprofit Spotlight: Special
Spaces

Do you know a family member,
Special Spaces is a local nonprofit dedicated to
creating dream bedrooms for children ages 2-19 in south friend or a neighbor in need of
Palm Beach County who have cancer.
Through the child’s imagination and at no cost to the Home Health Care?
family, volunteers transform the child’s existing bedroom
into a magical place of hope, a place not only to sleep but
also to recover and spend time away from the challenges
of their illness. Most importantly, it is a space where they
can just be a kid. Home Health Aides / Certified Nursing Assistants / Registered Nurses to assist you with:
The Boca Raton chapter started in 2016 and will be
transforming its 38th bedroom in June. • Personal Care • Companionship • Respite Care • Alzheimers & Dementia Care
For more information, visit https://specialspaces.org/ • Medication Management • Transportation • Meal Preparation
our-chapters/florida/. • Light Housekeeping • Grocery Shopping • Post Surgery Care
If you require assistance, please contact our office
at 561-355-2204 or email RWeinroth@pbcgov.org. 
Complimentary In-Home Consultation
Care provided in the comfort of your Home, Hospital, or Facility
On behalf of The Club at Boca Pointe we would like to
remind our residents that NO walking, running, bicycle We accept All Long Term Care Insurance Policies and Private Pay – Affordable Rates
riding or dog walking is permitted on the golf
course or golf cart paths. For safety reasons, Family owned and operated. Boca Resident for 30+ years and Boca Pointe Members.
the paths are for golf carts only.
CALL TODAY: 561.740.8667
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