As the senior community in Central Florida continues to grow, the conversation around senior health has never been more important. More adults are living longer, fuller lives, and we’re excited to showcase a senior who is redefining what health looks like at her age. At 74 years old, Nancy Georges is not who you would […]
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At 74, Lakeland Senior Who Set World Record Proves Strength Has No Limit by SHAYLYNN MARKS Weighing in at 98 pounds and measuring 5’1”, Lakeland senior Nancy Georges is not what you’d expect. In fact, the 74-year-old is something of a local legend after she recently deadlifted 210.5 pounds — more than twice her own
Senior Fall Prevention Starts With Strength Training by SHAYLYNN MARKS For many older adults, a single fall can change everything. It can impact your confidence, independence, and the ability to move through daily life without fear. That’s why trainers like Ken Snell, co-owner of All American Gym in Lakeland, focus on building strength and balance.
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by REBEKAH PIERCE Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Imagine you’ve finally secured great health insurance after many years without it. You establish a relationship with a private-practice doctor, and begin planning your future family. You’re pregnant, and suddenly, unexpectedly, you lose your job. The insurance has disappeared, and now regular checkups are out of
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In our Senior Health Edition, we focus on ways seniors can optimize their health. But there’s another population that also deserves support: the caregivers. Caregiver stress rarely hits all at once. It builds over time: a little less sleep here, a missed appointment there, and fewer moments to yourself. For many people caring for aging
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by MURRAY FALKNER, O.D. Good vision is something most people take for granted until it begins to fade, yet the health of our eyes is deeply connected to the nutrients we consume every day. Just as the heart, bones, and brain rely on specific vitamins and minerals to function well, the eyes require their own
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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, so how much do you know about this progressive disease that affects 10 million people worldwide? Although there is no cure, and scientists don’t yet know the cause beyond that a combination of genetic and environmental factors are to blame, treatments can make a meaningful difference in the quality of
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As we move into the later years of life, many things begin to shift. Children and grandchildren may live farther away. Friends relocate, become ill, or pass on. Life transitions that once felt manageable can slowly narrow the circles of connection around us. Yet one of the most important ingredients for emotional and mental well-being
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by DR. ALISON YOUNG-TAN Anyone can fall and get hurt. Falls are one of the most common causes of injury in the United States. While falls can happen to people of any age, they affect older adults the most. Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related death for adults age 65 and older
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