Central Florida Health and Wellness Magazine Health and Wellness Articles of the Villages
Well, Bruce Hancock, a Certified Pedorthist, would like to explain how he can help, with little to no out of pocket cost to you… By Bruce Hancock, Certified Pedorthist – In 1995, Congress amended Medicare statutes to provide reimbursement for shoes and orthotics for people who suffer from diabetes under …
Read More »Detecting Diabetes in the Dental Chair
By Village Dental – More than 26 million U.S. adults have diabetes. However, as much as 20 percent of these cases go undiagnosed, according to the American Diabetes Association. Allowing the condition to progress untreated may lead to a lower quality of life and other health complications. Oral complications are …
Read More »5 Quick Tricks for Pain Relief When pain gets you down, try these quick and easy tricks for relief.
NOTICE Notice your thoughts about your pain by taking a moment to get quiet. Close your eyes and listen to your internal monologue. What are you saying to yourself? Try writing down your thoughts or speaking them into a recording device so you can reference those thoughts later. Then determine …
Read More »Diabetic? Know Anyone Who Is?
Well, Bruce Hancock, a Certified Pedorthist, would like to explain how he can help, with little to no out of pocket cost to you… By Bruce Hancock, Certified Pedorthist – In 1995, Congress amended Medicare statutes to provide reimbursement for shoes and orthotics for people who suffer from diabetes under …
Read More »Long Term Care, Think You’re Covered? Think Again.
Chances are you’ll live well into your 80s, your 90s and possibly even longer. When you live a long life, the likelihood you’ll need long-term health care is greatly increased. If you are 65+ years of age then you have a 70% chance of needing some type of assistance with …
Read More »BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
New Options for Radiation Delivery in Breast Conserving Therapy Aesthetics, accuracy and confidence—key factors in treating breast cancer for either a patient or a radiation oncologist. When choosing Breast Conserving Therapy(BCT) as their course of therapy, for most women, the goal of breast cancer treatment is not just survival, but …
Read More »DIABETIC?
You May Qualify for Shoes at Little to No Out of Pocket Costs Why Diabetic Footwear and orthotics are covered by Insurance By Bruce Hancock, Certified Pedorhist – In 1995, Congress amended Medicare statutes to provide reimbursement for shoes and orthotics for people who suffer from diabetes under Medicare Part …
Read More »The Importance of Regular Dental Check-Ups
By Village Dental – Even though many of us might think that our teeth are in good shape, regular visits to the family dentist are very important. Regular care and prevention of disease in the mouth are the best possible care you can give your teeth. Tackling problems early on …
Read More »Oral Care for Cancer Patients
By Village Dental – Patients who undergo cancer treatment sometimes are unaware that it can affect the teeth, gums, salivary glands and other oral tissues. In some cases, patients delay or stop their cancer treatment because they experience painful side effects in their mouths. To help manage these oral side …
Read More »Estate Planning… Have you Planned for Your Family's Future?
By Patrick L. Smith – Planning your estate can be an intimidating and uninviting process. No one enjoys discussing life’s worst case scenarios, but financial responsibility is a laudable virtue during all moments of life. Smith frequently gives free seminars to organizations and in local churches to help people better …
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