Seniors needed for clinical trials
Brittany Mulligan for Hometown News BREVARD COUNTY — A series of panels throughout the next month will highlight the importance and benefit of participating in ...More
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Walters: Local health professionals help inform public in many specialties
Tim Walters - FLORIDA TODAY (Dec. 21, 2021) I recently surpassed the six-year mark since I took over handling the FLORIDA TODAY Health section. At ...More
COVID booster shots, questions answered
Brittany Mulligan for Hometown News Nov 24, 2021 BREVARD COUNTY — COVID-19 boosters seem to be on everyone’s mind lately. Questions of booster eligibility, cost ...More
Brevard County TRIAD needs help for 22nd annual Senior Santa Project
Brevard County TRIAD is working on the 22nd annual Senior Santa Project and is in need of community assistance. The goal of the Senior Santa ...More
Ask One Senior Place: Prostate cancer is the No. 2 cancer killer of men
Lisa Conway - FLORIDA TODAY Q: How can my husband minimize his risk of prostate cancer? A: The prostate is an accessory gland of the ...More
Ask One Senior Place: Talk to an expert about Parkinson’s disease
Barbara Fradkin - Hometown News Q: I was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Who besides my doctor can I talk to about this? A: I ...More
Suntree/Viera events highlight healthy minds
By Brittany Mulligan for Hometown News BREVARD COUNTY — Local organizations are highlighting the importance of a healthy mind through guest speakers during separate events ...More
Ask One Senior Place: Lewy Body Dementia is a brain disease with an unknown cause
Barbara Fradkin - FLORIDA TODAY Q: I have heard that Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia are related. What exactly is Lewy body dementia? A: ...More
Ask One Senior Place: Can I get dental care if I’m on Medicare?
Brenda Lyle - Hometown News Q: Can I get dental care if I'm on Medicare? A: The short answer? Medicare doesn’t cover routine dental care. ...More
Series on elder law will help seniors learn how to handle aging issues
Maria Sonnenberg - Special to FLORIDA TODAY “Getting older is no problem, you just have to live long enough.” — Groucho Marx. Groucho was right. ...More
