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According to Florida state government data for 2023, there were more than seventy three thousand hospital emergency room visits by adults aged 65 and older in Lee County alone. Hospital visits can...

According to a research study conducted by the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging (NPHA), feelings of isolation among older adults aged 50 to 80 years old has declined from 56...

If there is one thing we learned during the COVID shutdown of 2020, it’s that social interaction is vital to our wellbeing as humans. Early visuals of elderly neighbors sitting at the...

It’s that time of year again, and no matter where you live – even if it’s in our Ft. Myers/Naples area, a change in weather pattern makes it apparent we are entering Spring. We...

What we eat matters. At any age, a healthy lifestyle truly begins with what we put in our mouths. Food can help give us energy, immunity and a healthy glow as well as the needed nutrients for...

Florida has a well deserved reputation as a prime retirement spot. It is a destination for retirees because of the warm sunny days, beautiful beaches and attractive senior living communities...

The holiday season can be a whirlwind of hectic activities including travel, social obligations, shopping, cooking and more. It can be hard to slow down and might even be necessary to accelerate...

How to Talk to a Loved One with Breast Cancer Breast cancer can be emotionally and physically draining for both the patient and the care provider.  Grappling with a new diagnosis in an...

Depression Looks Different In Older People  Depression, and its symptoms, can look very different in older people. In the United States, about six million older Americans suffer from a form...

It’s common knowledge that falls are a dangerous risk for our elderly. They are the leading cause of injury for Americans ages 65 and older. In Florida, the CDC reports that in 2020 nearly 25...