Medical

AARP Fights Medicare Fraud

Aug 7th, 2010 | By Wendy Murray

WASHINGTON—AARP today announced its endorsement of three bills pending in Congress that would combat Medicare fraud.  These endorsements build on strong measures enacted under the health care law to combat fraud in Medicare and throughout the health care system.
 
“Our members and all older Americans deserve to know that their premiums and tax dollars are protected [...]



Elderly Self Neglect

May 16th, 2010 | By wendy

In Florida, elder self-neglect accounts for the majority of cases reported to Adult Protective Services. From a legal standpoint, the issues involved in these scenarios are extensive and complicated. All citizens are mandatory reporters of any suspected elder abuse…self-inflicted or otherwise. Mandatory reporting means that anyone who knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect that [...]



Plantar Fasciitis

May 16th, 2010 | By Wendy Murray

Dr. Joe Campbell and Dr. Brad Habuda are podiatric surgeons, a branch of medicine specializing in treating a variety of conditions of the foot and ankle, including bunions, hammertoes, corns and calluses, ingrown nails, warts, sprains, fractures and heel pain caused by spurs or plantar fasciitis. They are highly trained physicians holding four-year bachelor’s degrees [...]



Age-Related Macular Degeneration

May 16th, 2010 | By Wendy Murray

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ADM) is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over age 50. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 1.8 million people have AMD and another 7.3 million are at substantial risk for vision loss from AMD. Caucasians are at higher risk for developing AMD than other races. [...]



Low Cost Prescriptions Available at Acology Pharmacy

Apr 17th, 2010 | By Wendy Murray

Pharmacist Michael Coppedge is celebrating his 30th year as a pharmacist and opened his pharmacy in Cape Coral seven years ago. Acology Pharmacy is located at 131 Del Prado Blvd. S in Suite 101 in Cape Coral. Mike offers fast and friendly service with a low wait time for your prescriptions to be filled. He [...]