Charlotte Edition

Most of us don’t realize the importance of our vision until our eyesight seems to fade. It’s not uncommon for presbyopia to overtake our nearsighted vision in our forties and beyond, but more important that diminished eyesight, there are several conditions that can lead to blindness if not caught early on. These include macular degeneration and glaucoma. How can we …

Giving new hope to adult patients suffering from severe aortic stenosis Bayfront Health Port Charlotte was the first hospital in Charlotte County to perform a Trans-Catheter Aortic Valve Repelacement (TAVR) procedure in the summer of 2019. Since then, more than 130 patients have benefitted from this minimally-invasive, life-saving innovation for patients with critical aortic stenosis. James (Jim) Keppel, 75-year-old Punta …

By Dr. Chris Mulvey, PT It’s no secret that Charlotte County’s population skews toward an older demographic. Although we won’t know data from the 2020 U.S. Census until the end of March, recent estimates determined the median age in Charlotte County was 60.2 years old – second highest in Florida. That’s why the region has so many medical facilities, 55+ …

I really like the word “moving” rather than exercise (a 4 letter word in the minds of many – including me). Now more than ever before (due to COVID restrictions) you have to move and be active even it is just around your home or neighborhood. Sitting around watching depressing news that you have no control over, can affect you …

Are you considering a vacation home purchase that will produce valuable rental income when you’re not using the property? If so, check out these dos and don’ts to get the most out of your financial investment. DO: Create a financial plan. This will help you predict the potential revenue and expense of owning a rental property. DO: Work with a …

By James Ferrara, Lymphedema Therapist Parkinson’s is a complex disease that progresses over the years, and to date, has no cure. It is a neurodegenerative disease that wreaks havoc on the brain, which, in turn, interferes with the body’s fine motor skills. The brain’s neurons (nerve cells) create dopamine, and the deterioration of this process is the cause of Parkinson’s …

By Dr. Noël Crosby, Au.D. Valentines Day and the month of February have always been linked to the heart. There is now a growing body of research and evidence that suggests that hearing loss and cardiovascular ailments are also linked. This is why everyone should think of their ears as a window to their heart. If you are experiencing hearing …

By James W. Mallonee Placing a loved one into a Nursing or Assisted Living Facility is never an easy task. Its emotional and the person being placed into the home may feel as if you have abandoned them. Because of this, while signing the admission contracts there is a moment where you may feel as if you just want to …

In today’s advanced medical world, we have so many tests that can pinpoint exactly what’s wrong with our hearts and cardiovascular system; if only more patients would take advantage of getting screened or tested to know where their risk factors and cardiac health fall, they would give themselves a jump start on living a much healthier life with greater longevity. …

By Physicians Rehabilitation If you suffer from shoulder pain due to injury, degeneration or disease, you know that most physicians will tell you there are two options, medications such as narcotics, or steroids (which are addictive and risky), or surgery, which is often unnecessary. While surgery may be needed with severe cases, it is permanent, and it often fails to …