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By W.L. “Hunter” Huntley, III, HAS., BC-HIS Traveling “safely” is usually not what most individuals think of before embarking on a trip away from home.  However, when people travel there is always a certain amount of anxiety encountering the unknown.  Even travelers with the most savvy can encounter the unexpected. One thing most people don’t think about is hearing properly.  …

Why Bad Advice Says That Trust Planning  Is Only For Larger Estates Estates? By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. “You have lost your camel, my friend And all around you people are full of advice Your don’t’ know where your camel is, But you do know that these casual directions are wrong.”   Rumi There is a great deal of information out …

As the holidays approach, practically everyone experiences a higher level of stress. Planning for big family events while still managing everyday work and family responsibilities can leave anyone harried and worn out. So if you are looking to relieve tension or searching for a great gift idea, why not consider a gift of membership in the Massage Envy Spa Wellness …

By LaDonna Roye, Hairstylist Lucky you! You are finally taking that holiday cruise you have always dreamed of. As you packed your bags you thought of all the possible scenarios: shorts and tops for casual sight-seeing in the port cities, your favorite swimsuit for snorkeling in the warm Caribbean waters, your evening gown for that special Captain’s dinner. But wait, …

By Brent Myers, Pastor of Community Life Palm Beach Community Church Ho you ever find yourself in what seems like a hopeless situation? Is your life so hectic that you wish for just a moment of peace? Do you wish you laughed more, stopped to smell the roses, and enjoyed life more easily? Are relationships in your life broken – …

By Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS As each New Year dawns, many of us spend the weeks or months preceding the turning of the calendar contemplating potential New Year resolutions.  Most resolutions can be categorized into discrete compartments.  Spiritual/religious, professional development, strengthening and renewing family and other relationships, and improving our health are the top ones I generally consider.  From a …

After a hospitalization, picking the best facility for rehab can be one of the most important decisions. Below is a check list provided by Stroke.org which offers someplace to start when looking for a rehab for yourself or a loved one. Life Care Center of Estero has been serving the Southwest Florida Community for 10 years and strives to provide …

By Lynn Schneider, Director of Community Relations, Park Royal Hospital Having a spouse who is battling a serious illness can bring about a multitude of emotions. Estimates have shown that families provide 80% of the long-term care for chronically ill individuals in the United States. When someone has a spouse who is suffering from a serious illness, he or she …

Most people associate speech therapy with the ability or lack there of to speak, and therapy associated with that. Speech rehabilitation is only a small part of what speech therapist do. In fact, speech-language therapists have many responsibilities in acute-care settings, medical inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation and rehabilitation in the home care setting. Speech Therapist work closely with physician specialists …

Living beyond chronic pain and fatigue. Chronic pain and fatigue often occur together. Fatigue can be a normal and important response to physical exertion, emotional stress, boredom, or lack of sleep. Pain and fatigue symptoms are expressed in many different ways throughout our bodies. Not all symptoms are present in any one case or in any one certain part of …