Osteoarthritis Can Be a Real Pain in the Joint It’s common for most people to experience pain from time to time, especially as we get older; but if you’re experiencing pain and stiffness in your joints, like your hands or knees, then you may be experiencing osteoarthritis. It’s the most common type of arthritis, but […]
by JENNIFER GOODSON, MA, LMHC As our parents grow older, it is natural for our responsibilities toward them to increase. However, the emotional journey of caring for aging parents can be overwhelming and unpredictable. We may find ourselves unprepared for the flood of emotions that we experience as we watch our parents’ health decline. The
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Seniors make up a significant percentage of our population here in Central Florida. In fact, the Sunshine State has the second highest number of people older than 65, surpassed only by California. As of 2021, 4.6 million seniors called Florida home. If we’re being honest, that number is probably a lot higher now considering the
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Concerns over nursing shortages are nothing new. In fact, shortages have been a recurring dilemma since the 1970s. But recent changes are underscoring the need to identify workable solutions. Polk County’s population influx has hit a fevered pitch. According to the latest Census data, more people moved to Polk County than any other county in
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A Journey Through MS and Advocacy by REBEKAH PIERCE Ask Yolanda Davis her grounding philosophy on life, and she’ll tell you, “Be the light that lights another light.” Ask anybody around her whether she actually exemplifies that philosophy, and they’ll likely tell you, quite emphatically, “Yes!” She’s a force of nature, an unstoppable spirit with
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by WILLIAM CORKINS, OD When the FDA approves eye drops, the drops are required to have a preservative added. Most people think a preservative makes the eye drops last longer, which it does not. If I am instilling an eye drop in my eye and I accidentally touch the tip of the bottle to my
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For centuries, humans have found companionship in animals. The relationships forged with our pets — whether they’re dogs and cats or turtles and horses — serve an important purpose for many of us. The benefits don’t end at companionship and affection. Pets can also be beneficial to your health! Walking and playing with pets can
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More than 25% of American seniors have diabetes and 10 to 15% of people with diabetes have leg and or foot ulcers. Simple things like managing your diabetes and performing daily foot care can help prevent ulcers, which can be difficult to treat and may eventually require amputation. More than 80% of amputations begin with
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by RYAN MILEJCZAK Many dogs are perfectly happy to eat the same kibble every day. But for some dogs, it’s not the same story. Instead, some dogs can be surprisingly picky eaters. Some of the biggest offenders are breeds like Shiba Inu, French Bulldogs, and Poodles. In other cases, picky eating can be triggered by
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by RYAN MILEJCZAKSponsored by Central Florida Health Care Proper nutrition is essential all year long, but in March, we observe National Nutrition Month and give it special focus. Healthy eating is an important topic, and most people want to eat healthy. In fact, according to one study, 93% of people surveyed said they want to
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