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5 Benefits of Supporting Your Local Farmers Markets

The week of August 5th is National Farmers Market Week. Why not honor that week by making a visit to your local farmers markets? There are plenty of reasons to visit your local farmers markets beyond just getting a great-tasting head of lettuce. Here are just several of the benefits of supporting your local farmers…

5 Tips to Choose a Funeral Home

Thinking about the need for a funeral home is never fun, but it’s a necessity in life. Most people do business with a funeral home only a handful of times, so it can be hard to know which one is the best to use for your needs. After all, it’s…

Business Spotlight: Dentist Jose Goldberg, DDS

Your smile can say a lot about you, so make it a beautiful one. For a better smile, give the office of Dr. Jose Goldberg a call. Dr. Goldberg, located on Manatee Avenue West in Bradenton, has more than 30 years of dental experience. His office serves a wide range of dental needs that…

Famous Fishing Village of Cortez, Florida Lures Visitors With “Passport”

If you live in the Bradenton/Sarasota area, you’ve probably visited the famous fishing village of Cortez, Florida, at some point. Cortez, located west of Bradenton on the way to Bradenton Beach, continues to operate as a commercial fishing village, a heritage it’s maintained for more than 100 years. Cortez has an annual festival every February…

FAQs About Cataracts, Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgeries in the U.S. Cataracts are common in people over age 65. With the frequency of cataract surgery around the U.S. and with the aging of the U.S. population, we share here some frequently asked questions—FAQs—about cataract surgery. The information is from the National Eye Institute…

5 Tricks and Tips to Help Make Money Management Easier for Seniors

As we get older, managing our finances may get a little trickier. You may have more time to pay your bills and balance your checking account than you did when you worked full-time. However, vision changes and the occasional “senior moment” may get in the way of efficient money management. Your money demands also change…

A Closer Look at Drug and Alcohol Addiction Among the Elderly

When you hear that someone is addicted to drugs or alcohol, what image do you have in your mind? Is it of a person who is younger or middle-aged? You may be surprised to learn how common drug and alcohol addiction are among the older population. In fact, 2.5 million older adults are addicted to…