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By Andrew S. Bennett As of late, I have experienced an atypical amount of client inquiries regarding the display of flags and the installation of flagpoles in homeowners associations (“HOAs”). Since flags, by their very nature, tend to evoke emotions (of various kinds), it seems beneficial to provide an overview of Florida law regarding flags and flagpoles in HOAs, as …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 *Most health plans must cover a set of preventive health services for children at no cost when delivered by an in-network provider. This includes Marketplace and Medicaid coverage. Coverage for children’s preventive health services All Marketplace health plans and many other plans must cover the following list of preventive services for …

Written by, Christi L Bryant, Realtor with Assist Seniors Group with Keller Williams “There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home, there’s no place like home.” How true are those famous words from so long ago? Dorothy was right, NOTHING is like home. For many of us, home is our safe-haven, sanctuary, largest or only investment, and pride …

When you think about it, it’s a pretty bold statement. It is one thing for an individual to stand and say “As for me, I will serve the Lord!”    To make that statement alone requires a great deal of faith on my part, and a great deal of faithfulness on the Lord’s part. It is an even bigger thing to …

By:  Corey Howard, MD, FACP Have you ever felt like a number when you went to your doctors office or the emergency room? I know I have.  A few months ago I brought my 13 year old son to a specialist.  During that visit he was evaluated by a physician’s assistant who had his head buried in his computer and …

Physical activity is important for all people but essential for people with disabilities. Life Care Center of Estero wants to help. We offer physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy services along with state of the art facilities.  These therapies can help people with disabilities improve function and overall health through education and exercise programs. We would love to consult …

By Alyssa Parker – Many people may experience complications after an operation due to the significant amount of trauma your body endures. Whether it’s cancer related, non-cancer related, or a minor surgery, patients may develop post-operative symptoms such as swelling in a limb or a particular area of the body. Swelling in the limb which may appear to be temporary …

By Joseph Kandel, M.D. Alzheimer’s is a disorder of the brain that leads to a decline in memory, comprehension, thinking, and judgment. Often this is a slow process; occasionally it occurs more rapidly. Frquently, memory loss is the first sign of this disorder. However, not all individuals with memory loss have Alzheimer’s disease. It is quite common to misplace your …

By Maren Auxier In the United States, we place the utmost value on independence and freedom, so much so that many young men and women have sacrificed their lives for it. The word independence has a different meaning to different people. For some, it means not living under the thumb of an oppressive government. For others, it means being able …

By:  Corey Howard, MD, FACP We all want to live healthier.  Eating the right kinds of foods is a great start.  The problem is that there are too many “diets” and just too much information to make a decision.  If that is not bad enough, the information is conflicting and confusing.  Should I eat high protein, low carbohydrate, high fat, …