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As we age, having a sense of belonging and socializing with friends is essential. When it comes to living at Campo Felice, the activities and events are lively, active and available throughout the entire year. At Campo Felice, residents feel at home the moment they walk through the doors. It’s a unique place in a great location on the river …

By Physicians Rehabilitation Got aching joints? It’s tough to be in constant pain, but one of the worst things is it puts a big damper on all of the activities that we love and enjoy. Do you want to improve your golf game, pickleball game, tennis, and card playing? Physicians Rehabilitation has several options to treat and retrain your joints …

By Helen Bach The Pros and Cons The COVID-19 pandemic has a lot of people on edge, particularly those who are concerned with the well-being of loved ones at high risk of contracting the virus. The CDC states “The risk for severe illness with COVID-19 increases with age, with older adults at highest risk. Severe illness means that a person …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. The above list is NOT exhaustive and MANY additional steps will likely be required in order to obtain a final order to allow the distribution of assets to heirs and/or beneficiaries. A Florida last will and testament is essentially an instruction sheet for the probate court and must be deemed “admissible” to be allowed to …

Telemedicine (also referred to as telehealth) has become the main medium for healthcare workers that are able to do so. Telemedicine refers to the practice of caring for patients remotely when the provider and patient are not physically present with each other. Modern technology has let doctors to consult patients by using HIPAA compliant video-conferencing tools such as Zoom, TheraNest, …

As a mental health provider, I have recently been involved in much discussion about the mental health effects of COVID-19 infection. Patients often discuss the anxiety and depression associated with the fear of contracting the disease or the isolation necessary after becoming exposed or infected with COVID-19. A report from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention poll showed that …

Innovative radiation treatment reduces side effects, improves quality of life for cancer patients Advocate Radiation Oncology is bringing revolutionary treatment in the fight against cancer closer to home by establishing the first proton therapy center along Florida’s west coast. Advocate Radiation Oncology, in conjunction with its affiliate Southwest Florida Proton, selected IBA’s (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT) Proteus®ONE compact proton …

By Charles Etgen – Certified Aging in place consultant Falls are the second leading cause of accidents in the home and account for 8.9 million trips to the emergency room every year. Fortunately, most are preventable. With a few simple changes around the house, you can reduce your risk greatly. According to the National Safety Council there are lots of …

By Krystal Smith, D.O. Our world has changed. We’re all aware of that now, and we feel we’ve somewhat mastered the art of avoidance, but it’s imperative not to put off your health screenings. Medical facilities adhere to rigorous protocols to keep everyone safe (patients and staff) with stringent guidelines. The Breast Center of Naples goes above and beyond these …

Master Herbalist Steve Frank If you suffer from chronic sinusitis and have been through multiple courses of antibiotics then you know the ills of the antibiotic approach. The antibiotics leave you with intestinal problems and often yeast infections while they only get rid of the sinus infection for 6 months or so. The next time it comes back, you have …