By Dr. Manuel Jain, WellMed at Haines City
As the holidays approach, and the season’s expectations and demands draw near, it is not uncommon for some, especially older adults, to catch a case of the “holiday blues.” But it’s important...
By Fred Cicetti
Q. How common is elder abuse?
The U.S. Administration on Aging found that more than 500,000 people over the age of 60 are abused or neglected each year.
But how do we define “elder abuse”? It can take a...
By Michele D. Baker
With hurricane season still in full swing, during Alzheimer's Awareness Month (November) the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) offers emergency preparedness information to Floridians caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or another dementia-related illness:
Before the storm:
Gather...
By Fred Cicetti
Q. What is the definition of constipation?
The clinical definition of constipation is any two of the following symptoms for at least 12 weeks (not necessarily consecutive) in the previous year: straining during bowel movements, lumpy or hard stool,...
Benefits of Ketamine Not Common Knowledge for the General Public
Dr. Steven Reichbach is a graduate of the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. He trained at Stony Brook University in anesthesiology with specialty training in...
By Fred Cicetti
Q. Is a TIA dangerous?
TIA stands for “transient ischemic attack.” A TIA is an interruption in the flow of blood to a part of your brain. Its symptoms are the same as for a stroke. A TIA...
Special guest post by Erika Siegel, ND
Before we had lab-made medication in little plastic bottles, we relied on what came from the earth to soothe us when we had a cold or flu. We looked to plants, sunshine, fresh...
Question: I will be turning 65, just what is Medicare? (L. Del Monte, Greenacres)
Medicare is our country’s health insurance program for people 65+. You may also qualify if you have permanent kidney failure or receive disability benefits.
Parts A and...
By Fred Cicetti
Q. Is it true that pesticides are responsible for people getting Parkinson’s disease?
Although genetics is very important in Parkinson’s disease (PD), environmental exposures also increase a person’s risk of developing it. Scientists have known for some time...
Adapted from a story by Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, updated July 15, 2023
About one in five seniors say they have a sleep divorce, where they occasionally or consistently sleep in another room from their partner, according to a survey...
