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Note 5 - Non-operating Income (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Jan. 31, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2024
Proceeds from Sale of Unconsolidated Company | $ 2,100,000 |  |  | $ 0 | $ 2,100,000 |
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Unconsolidated Company | $ 1,024,000 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (0) | $ 1,024,000 |
Homecare Agency in Nashville, Tennessee [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage |  |  |  |  |  | 50.00%

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