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People with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing hearing loss. Let’s explore the link between these two conditions, and how people with diabetes can take care of their hearing. Around 30 million people in the United States alone have diabetes. Among these people, a high percentage of them …

Did you know that all Medicare beneficiaries are entitled to 180 days of hospice care? That’s six months of special comfort care only hospice professionals can provide, and Medicare provides 100% coverage of these services. When people don’t receive this benefit until the final days of life, they miss out …

By Dr. Tina Chandra If you could lose fat and gain muscle without working out and see results in around 2 months, would you do it? Is it possible? Is there technology that can sculpt the body and make us look better? It’s not a dream. The day has finally …

By Allison Weber, APRN-C The cost of treatment will always outweigh the cost of prevention. This holds especially true when it comes to your skin. Once a skin condition has set in, it’s exponentially harder to get rid of. Let’s take a look at some of the costs to prevent …

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and pink ribbons are making a reappearance everywhere. Of course, everyone is aware of breast cancer, but not everyone understands the recurring push to place it at the forefront. The annual mission is to encourage women to engage in routine breast According to …

By Janice Martin, Senior Advisor / Family Liaison Thinking about a move to a Senior Living Community? There are several different options available depending upon care needs. When deciding, it’s important to be honest about the assistance needed. Everyone wants to be as independent as possible, but many are often …

Cancer affects 9.6% of the population of the United States. It is the number 2 killer in this country, behind only heart disease. It comes in as many forms and there are body parts. It can strike any one at any time. When we hear a new diagnosis in a …

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Other than skin cancer, it’s the most common cancer in American men. The majority of cases (6 in 10) are diagnosed at age 65 or older, with the average age at …

Maybe you’ve skipped your mammogram once or twice. There are good reasons not to. Regular mammograms have reduced breast cancer deaths by 40% since screening began in the mid-1980s, according to the American College of Radiology. Mammograms arm you against breast cancer A mammogram is a safe, low-dose X-ray of …

Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Ocala, where residents enjoy luxury retirement living in the heart of sunny Marion County. At Pacifica Senior Living Ocala, residents enjoy life by their own design. With state-of-the-art amenities on campus, including vibrant life enrichment programming and chef-prepared meals, residents are invited to live with …