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6 Signs of Senior Addiction, and How You Can Help

Special thanks to The Recovery Village for this guest blog! The Recovery Village helps adults of all ages overcome addiction with locations throughout Florida and the US. When considering the demographics that commonly struggle with drug or alcohol addiction, the elderly may not be the first that comes to mind. However, in the United States,…

Article Advises How and When to Help an Older Parent With Finances

Sound management of finances is important for adults of any age. Unfortunately, some of the health or cognitive problems we face as we get older can make this a challenging task. In May, the Wall Street Journal published an article on when to step in with an older parent to help manage finances. We share…

Can You Pass This Bradenton/Sarasota Quiz?

Think you know all there is to know about the Bradenton/Sarasota area? Take this true/false quiz to find out! Share it with your friends, and see who can get the most correct answers! Answers appear at the end. 1. Bradenton is home to the company Tropicana. 2. Actor Denzel Washington has visited Bradenton Beach, Florida.…

Got Migraines? June Is Migraine Awareness Month

Most of us have experienced headaches from time to time. A smaller number of us have experienced migraines. June is Migraine Awareness Month, so it’s an ideal time to call attention to the effect of migraines. First, let’s start with a definition of migraines, as defined by the Migraine Research Foundation. Migraines are “an extremely…

Community Spotlight: Dr. Karen Draper of The Hearing Spa

Your hearing is something that you might take for granted until you begin to lose it. Although some hearing loss is inevitable as we get older, regular care for any sudden hearing changes and hearing loss that affects our ability to enjoy life need a review from a hearing professional. The Hearing Spa is the…

Here Are the Signs of a Stroke–and How to Act FAST

Do you know the signs of a stroke—and what to do if you suspect someone is having a stroke? Rapid management of a stroke is crucial to prevent permanent damage or even death. In fact, strokes are the No. 5 cause of death in the U.S., and every four minutes, someone dies of a stroke.…

5 Family Fun Ideas in and Around Orlando That Don’t Involve Theme Parks

Orlando, Florida, gets more than 50 million visitors each year. If you’ve ever been to Walt Disney World, you’ve probably felt like you were with all of them at once in the ticket line. Orlando bills itself as the Theme Park Capital of the World, and that’s great for occasional thrills with family and friends.…