By Teresa Halverson, Director of Business Development/Community Relations
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) play a vital role in the continuum of care, particularly for individuals recovering from illness, injury or surgery. While medical care is paramount, physical rehabilitation is equally crucial for restoring function, promoting independence, and enhancing quality of life....
By Bernadette Canut, Public Outreach Coordinator and Amy Anguiano, Biologist
Yellow Flies, known for their persistence and painful bites, are about to make their return. If you haven’t had the “pleasure” of encountering this dreaded insect, well, you just might want to have a seat and buckle up because you...
By Dr. Jessica Monteleone, PT PhD
It was over three decades ago. I remember it well. My neck reacted poorly to a job that I absolutely despised. Stuck in middle management, the stress of that job was overwhelming. Between the back of my neck and shoulders, spasms and pain gripped...
For more than 25 years, Dr. Steven Clark has been more than just a board certified plastic surgeon—he’s been a guide, a confidant and a trusted expert for those seeking renewal, confidence and transformation–both physically and emotionally–here on our own Emerald Coast. His work isn’t just about aesthetics; he’s...
By Melanie Yost
Every year, millions of people suffer concussions, but many don’t realize the hidden dangers lurking within their own skulls. A concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when a blow to the head or sudden movement causes the brain to collide with the...
By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely
Have you ever done something kind for someone you value to then feel like it went largely unnoticed? Do you feel frustrated when you spend time and energy investing in a relationship to feel like the other person doesn’t really see or appreciate your investment?...
By Kassia Garfield, Owner, MaxStrength Fitness, Niceville
Thermoregulation is the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal temperature, which is crucial for overall health and comfort. As we age, the body’s natural ability to regulate temperature becomes less efficient, putting older adults at higher risk for heat-related illnesses or hypothermia....
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife
This very crucial nerve (the 10th of 12 cranial nerves) winds its way from the brain down the spinal column to the heart, lungs, liver, stomach, spleen and GI tract. As part of the parasympathetic system (rest and digest) its role is to...
By Maggie Dawson, Activities Director
Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Walton Beach
By the end of this decade – which, after all, we’re halfway through – 1 in 4 of our fellow Floridians will be 65 or older. Our state will require more and more people to meet the...
