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By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Medicare general Annual Election Period also known as AEP is every Oct 15-Dec 7 with January 1st effective date. In 2019 we had a new Open Enrollment Period where you could have made one Medicare Advantage Plan change or went back to Original Medicare and you could have bought a standalone …

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 75 million or roughly 1 in every 3 U.S. adults have high blood pressure.1 To make matters worse, only about half (54%) of people with high blood pressure have their condition under control putting them at greater risk for a number of potentially life-threatening conditions that include heart attack, stroke, …

The Pineapple House at Sapphire Lakes, located on Radio Road in Naples, is slated to open by the end of this year. This premiere rental community will offer seniors assisted living and memory care services in an upscale, resort-style setting. With our sales center now open, folks are able to reserve their specific apartment at pre-opening prices – which are …

It’s not uncommon for patients to get a referral from their doctor to have imaging done at a particular facility, but how do these patients know that they’re going to an imaging center with the latest advanced technology, thorough technologists, and subspecialty radiologists? Subspecialty radiologists are trained in various specialties, just like other medical professionals with additional years of study …

By Bruce Ford, Owner There are countless ongoing peer-reviewed studies on the medical outcomes of utilizing Cannabis as a drug therapy in patients that have cancer, multiple sclerosis, HIV/AIDS, cognitive damage, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain, PTSD, epilepsy, ALS, Crohn’s, Parkinson’s, Lupus, and many other disorders. CBD oil is also a viable alternative for many patients wanting the healing properties of …

Alzheimer’s disease causes progressive neurological changes. It is the most common cause of dementia — a group of brain disorders that cause a loss of intellectual and social skills, severe enough to interfere with day-to-day life. With Alzheimer’s, plaques and tangles develop in the brain and there is a loss of connections between nerve cells, causing a steady decline in memory …

By Luga Podesta, MD Director of Regenerative Sports Medicine – Bluetail Medical Group-Naples Regardless of what we do in life, we rely heavily on our feet to move effectively. Painful feet can make it very difficult for us to perform normal activities of daily living. Quit often the pain that we may be experiencing in our feet is due to plantar …

By Greg Pascucci A Kaiser Health News article, “Seniors Need to Stay Active to be Healthy and Avert Loneliness,” touts the benefits of older adults having purpose and meaning in their lives as they age. It’s important to immerse one’s self in a world filled with social connections, educational pursuits and opportunities for health and wellness. For residents at The …

Selecting an assisted living community can be a daunting task. Much like finding the perfect house, choosing the right assisted living residence requires a thorough inventory of your loved one’s wants and needs, doing research, taking tours, and asking for guidance along the way. Today’s assisted living communities often offer residents a robust menu of personal care services and activities. However, …

Courtesy of Personalized Retina Care of Naples The macula is the central area of the retina that provides the most intricate details of sight. It is an oval area that acquires images that travel through the cornea and lens and provides visual communication to the brain. Signs & Symptoms of Macular Degeneration 1. No Symptoms. In the early stages, there …