Wellness

By Johns Hopkins Medicine According to several major studies, older adults with hearing loss are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, compared to those with normal hearing. Further, the risk escalates as a person’s hearing loss grows worse. Those with mild hearing impairment are nearly twice as likely to...

By Aether Van Dyke Senior Helpers is Bay County’s premier in-home senior care provider. Offering full range of tailored home care solutions, from general services for those requiring minimal support, to in-depth specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s and other chronic diseases. Senior Helpers has made it their...

By Dr. Richard Chern, MD I used to get stressed over small stuff. A lack of plans or a last-minute change would make my head spin. Events I had no control over could keep me from sleeping and I struggled to get active. I felt exhausted by the end of...

By Michael Roth For those folks new to the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), the overwhelming volume of mailing pieces, emails and phone calls are dizzying. For those folks more experienced in this time, the sigh of despair and calls of “Oh no, not again!” can be heard from every...

As Floridians prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, it’s important to take precautions to keep everyone safe. The Florida Department of Health offers these health and safety recommendations: Flu Vaccination: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that everyone six months and older get a flu...

Following a dangerous uptick in the number of unsafe sleep deaths in Bay County, the Healthy Start Program and Children’s Advocacy Center have partnered with Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center to launch ‘This Side Up,’ a Safe Sleep Baby campaign. Over the coming months the Advocacy Center and Healthy...

By Heather Kretzer, Public Information Officer/Public Services Manager, Florida Department of Health in Bay County The Florida Department of Health in Bay County (DOH-Bay) is urging residents to get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible. Getting vaccinated if you are healthy helps to protect our most vulnerable populations....

Why You Should Add One to Your Healthcare Team By James B. Cox, PT, CEO, Therapy1One Rehabilitation Center With health in sharp focus as a result of the pandemic, now may be a good time to look at the team of experts you have in place and see if there...

By Dr. Richard Chern, MD I used to get stressed over small stuff. A lack of plans or a last-minute change would make my head spin. Events I had no control over could keep me from sleeping and I struggled to get active. I felt exhausted by the end of...

By Michael Roth It is finally here again — Medicare Open Enrollment, or more precisely, the Annual Election Period (AEP). Every year, from October 15th to December 7th, Medicare eligible folks can do pretty much anything they want with their coverage. I have addressed many of the details of those...