Submitted by Hospice of Marion County According to the 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, the Alzheimer’s Association reported that more than 11 million Americans provided unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. These caregivers provided an estimated 18 billion hours valued at $340 billion. Additionally, 59% of …

Cholesterol is a natural substance that the body produces through the liver. It’s waxy and circulates through the blood stream, feeding the heart and brain. But when cholesterol is derived from foods like saturated fats and trans fats, the body over produces LDL, which is the “bad” cholesterol. HDL is …

By Richard W. Rozensky, DDS, D.ABDSM Sleep apnea affects more than 25 million people in the United States. It is a progressive condition that interrupts breathing patterns throughout a person’s sleep. People that suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) may have episodes of stopping breathing up to hundreds of times …

Saving Your Brain is a state-of-the-art facility that offers non-drug programs that offer viable solutions for almost any neurodevelopmental, behavioral, academic, psychological, or mental health issue. Currently we are seeing people from age 2 to age 88 and every age group in between. Some of our younger school age children …

Undergoing orthopedic surgery involves more than just the procedure itself. A crucial aspect that often goes unrecognized is the role of physical therapy both before and after surgery. Did you know that engaging in physical therapy sessions prior to your surgery can significantly impact your recovery? It’s a common misconception …

Everything you need to know: Accessible Bathtubs vs Accessible Showers People with mobility issues must have an accessible bathtub or shower to use at their homes. Accessible bathtubs and showers are each designed to accommodate people who have mobility impairments or other disabilities but there are differences between the two. …

By DR. ROBERT LUPO, D.C. Emsella for Men The pelvic floor muscles form the lower part of the pelvis and support the pelvic organs, including the bladder, rectum, and prostate. When pelvic floor weakness occurs, it may lead to erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. Men can suffer from incontinence associated …

Every year in the United States nearly 800,000 people will suffer from a stroke. If it’s not caught early enough, it can lead to death, paralysis, cognitive impairment, aphasia and many more complications. When oxygen and blood can’t reach the brain, the brain cells begin to die very rapidly. Oxygen is …

You’ve tried the pain pills. You’ve “rested.” You’ve done the whole “just ice it” routine your aunt swears by. Still hurt? Still tired? Still feeling like your body is giving you the middle finger every time you move? It’s time to ditch the quick fixes and give your body something …

By Pastor Timothy L. Neptune Hope is confidence in God…not wishful thinking. To have hope is to trust in God to meet our needs…even in the midst of difficult times. When we do go through tough times our confidence in God can get a little rattled, as the Old Testament …