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  • Health insurance update: Who falls in the coverage gap and how can they get insured?

    Health insurance update: Who falls in the coverage gap and how can they get insured?

    “I think most of the providers that volunteer feel a moral and ethical obligation to help take care of those people.” — Dr. David Loewy, volunteer with We Care of Polk County LOCAL RESIDENTS who have issues getting health insurance coverage are fortunate in that there are many agencies here that offer a wide range…

  • Medicare and end-of-life care: What’s changing?

    Medicare and end-of-life care: What’s changing?

    New proposed policy encourages the process of advanced-care planning END-OF-LIFE DECISIONS are complicated and fraught with emotion, but a recent announcement by Medicare will hopefully offer some clarity to those facing such tough decisions. In early July, Medicare announced plans to pay doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician’s assistants for conversations with patients concerning end-of-life care.…

  • The Golden Care Unit at LWMC

    The Golden Care Unit at LWMC

    Getting gears in motion for mental health in the elderly MEDICAL ISSUES can be scary at any time or in any form, but mental health issues — especially in an elderly loved one — can be especially so. The doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers at The Golden Care Unit at Lake Wales Medical Center…

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  • Publisher’s Note: The 2015 Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professionals Guide is here!

    Publisher’s Note: The 2015 Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professionals Guide is here!

    It’s here! The fifth annual Central Florida Physicians Directory and Medical Professionals Guide is available hot off the press for all of your referral needs. We’re happy to report that we’ve gotten bigger and better. There are more physicians than ever in this directory, which means more options for you.

  • How to maintain oral health during the holidays

    How to maintain oral health during the holidays

    The holiday season is fast approaching with many distractions that might keep you from maintaining good oral health. Luckily, following a few tips can help ensure that your mouth stays in tip-top shape throughout the holidays! Up your oral care routine First and foremost, stick to your daily oral care routine. Then, to make sure…

  • The Dreaded Call: ‘Mom is on her way to the ER’

    The Dreaded Call: ‘Mom is on her way to the ER’

    The immediate questions: Why? How did it happen? How long will she be there? How quickly can I get there? She’ll be upset, especially being alone. But can I get away right now? As care managers in geriatrics and dementia care, participating in ER visits is one of our biggest strengths and helps provide peace…

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