The Importance of Vaccinations and Boosters as We Age
When most people think about vaccinations or booster shots, they remember taking their kids to the pediatrician to get them done and stopping for ice cream on the way home. However, the older you get, the more your immune system needs a little help to fight off pathogens like bacteria and viruses. For seniors age […]
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Aging & Memory Loss: What You Need to Know
As we get older, it’s common to experience some minor memory loss. You’re watching Jeopardy! and the answer is right on the tip of your tongue, but you can’t think of it. Or you remember having your wallet or keys in your hand a few minutes ago, but now you can’t find them. Most seniors […]
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Preventing Strokes Starts With Healthy Living
Having a stroke is one of the scariest and most life-altering medical issues you can suffer because it attacks your brain. And it does so suddenly, with little warning. A stroke is caused by a loss of blood to the brain that happens when there’s an obstruction in the blood supply or a blood vessel […]
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Why Do Some Seniors Have Memories as Sharp as People Nearly Half Their Age?
One 74-year-old grandmother is still so mentally sharp that she recently learned how to play chess, piano and pool. One 83-year-old retired doctor still edits books and runs several medical websites. An 89-year-old man is so up to date on pop culture that he can have a detailed discussion about Grammy-winning musician Chance the Rapper or […]
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Are You Prepared for the Next Hurricane? Here’s an Overview of Emergency Preparedness Resources in Orange County
Florida’s hurricane season ends on Nov. 30, but as we’ve seen with Hurricane Matthew, it’s critical to be prepared. Matthew caused millions of dollars in damage, left more than 1 million people without power, led to flash-flooding and caused four deaths throughout the state. Unfortunately, some residents do not take hurricane warnings as seriously as […]
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Why Seniors Should Get the Flu Shot — Today
Stephen Quaning, M.D.
October 20, 2016
Posted in: Living Younger, Men's Health, MetroHealth News, Women's Health
It’s October, which means flu season is here. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people 65 and older who should be getting the flu shot aren’t making the effort. The CDC recently held a news conference where it urged Americans to get the flu vaccine. There are new formulations this […]
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Coping with the Death of a Partner
Unfortunately, death is a part of life. We all have either dealt with losing a loved one or will experience this as we age. For an elderly spouse, who has spent nearly a lifetime with the same person, the grieving process can be especially challenging. But there are several ways to cope and deal with […]
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4 Things to Know About Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of vision loss in the U.S., according to the National Eye Institute. More than 2 million Americans experience AMD, an eye condition that typically affects those 50 and older. As AMD progresses, it can hinder a person’s ability to read, drive and perform other everyday activities […]
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The Importance of Dental Care as You Age
–_Unfortunately, many seniors do not have dental insurance. Most elderly people lose their health benefits when they retire, and Medicare doesn’t provide coverage for routine dental care. The lack of coverage comes at a time when seniors face several oral health issues. According to the CDC, 23 percent of people age 65-74 have severe periodontal […]
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MetroHealth Opens New East Orlando Office
By 2040, experts estimate that seniors will make up 25% of Florida’s population. This growing population has special health care needs, and now MetroHealth is even better positioned to help Central Florida seniors. Though our office officially began seeing patients in July, on October 13 we held the grand opening for our office in East […]
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