The Innovation Senior Living family of senior living communities offers an exceptional array of options for Florida residents and their loved ones. Our unique communities stretch across the state. When we envision getting older, many times we picture it in our current homes. While this may work for some, many …

If you have bouts of anxiety, stress, fear and nervousness, you’re not alone. Stress and anxiety are a normal part of life and usually short-lived, but for 40 million Americans, it’s a daily battle. Whether it’s anxiety due to biological, psychosocial, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the treatment options usually …

By Craig Curtis, M.D. Is your memory not what it used to be? Are you experiencing or having trouble with: Forgetfulness Focusing Short term memory Too many “Senior Moments” Friends or family concerned about your memory problems? It’s possible that your memory problems are simply a sign of aging as …

When it comes to pain management, The Interventional Pain Institute (IPI) is the new name creating waves in The Village and Ocala, Florida. Led by Dr. Brent Compton, the institute offers a comprehensive array of interventional pain services designed to alleviate chronic and acute pain, thereby enhancing patients’ quality of …

By Sandra Reddick Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that involves breathing in pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. The therapy has been used to treat various medical conditions, including decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, and diabetic foot ulcers. In recent years, HBOT has gained popularity as a …

Millions of people are suffering from chronic pain. Some resort to surgery and some may take pain medications to mask the symptoms or just suffer silently through it all, day in and day out, they are alternative treatments that are helping alleviate pain for countless individuals. One of those methods is …

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is one of the methods used to increase oxygen throughout the tissues cells to destroy anaerobic bacteria, which cannot exist in an oxygenated area. It is also touted as having the ability to improve immune function and repair damaged tissues. Many researchers purport that HBOT can …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. As women transition through menopause, they may experience a range of symptoms related to hormonal changes, including genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). GSM encompasses various vaginal and urinary symptoms, including vaginal atrophy and dyspareunia, which can significantly impact the quality of life. In this article, we’ll …

For the last 16 years, Patrick Smith has served Clermont as a local estate planning attorney and occasional radio guest host. It’s the last year, though, that has brought his knowledge and outreach to the entire state and across the country — this time returning as host of his own …

“My feet feel like they are on fire.” “Each step feels like I’m walking through wet paint.” “I live in constant fear that I’ll fall.” “I can’t sleep, my hands and feet tingle all night.” What do all of these people have in common? They suffer from peripheral neuropathy. It’s …