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Gessler Clinic’s Dr. Alan Gasner Approaches 50 Years of Medical Service by PAUL CATALA From his first internship in May 1972 to his most recent patient visit in his clinic office in 2021, Dr. Alan Gasner has literally had a pulse on his patients and his career. Now in his 46th year of professional practice,…
Helping Hands

Adult Daycare Stimulates Minds While Offering Caregivers a Change of Pace by JULIE BUTTERFIELD It wasn’t too long before Change of Pace’s Administrator Cora Schwingel realized that it wasn’t just the caregivers getting a break at the adult daycare in Sebring; the clients loved it as well. Since 2012, Change of Pace has offered…
Pop Quiz! Do You Know the Best Ways to Prevent Falls in Your Home?

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury on the job, but did you know they are also one of the leading sources of injuries at home? Unfortunately, we tend to be more relaxed about safety at home, and that leads to the statistic that more than 75 percent of falls occur in the…

Word of Mouth: What makes a good dentist: Qualifications to look for

Few people consider their dentist their favorite person, but your dentist should at least be in your top five. If not, you need a new one. Find one with the following qualifications, and your new dentist may make the top three.
Healthy Cook: Getting all-day energy for work and play

It’s a rush, rush world. Even as a retired person, it’s hard to find time to wind down. Just when you think you can unfurl the hammock someone calls with a new something to be done. Youngsters are not immune to rush-rush living, and the older you get the more tasks you have that need…
Thinking outside the bubbles

You’ve heard the expression “now that’s thinking outside the box,” I’m sure. CFHN TIP! Check out what some of our team does on a regular basis to stay healthy. David: On Saturday mornings I get my exercise by picking up furniture donations for St. Matthew Catholic Church. We pick up “gently used” couches, entertainment centers,…