Health Blog
Noticing when an elderly parent takes longer than usual to learn new things or becomes forgetful can be worrisome. But when is it serious? Signs of a serious memory problem make activities of everyday life difficult, such as driving or using a phone. Some other signs of concern are repeatedly asking the same questions, getting…
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There are an estimated 3 million emergency room visits a year for older adult falls, causing over 36,000 deaths in ages 65+. In the senior population, falls are serious and costly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the annual medical cost for falls is more than $50 billion. Knowing about medical and…
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Medication is generally safe when used as prescribed, but there are risks when taking multiple medications. Surprisingly, antibiotics are one of the top medications resulting in ER visits for adverse drug events – resulting in an estimated 200,000 ER visits per year, which is almost one in six ER visits related to medications. “Whether you’re…
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common infection that affects the bladder and kidneys. While UTIs can occur at any age, women and older adults are most susceptible. As we age, our muscles weaken, including the bladder and pelvic floor – causing urine retention or incontinence. Anytime urine stays in the urinary tract, and bacteria…
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An annual wellness visit, or AWV, is an appointment with your primary care provider to help you prevent illness and monitor risk factors. Even if you’re feeling perfectly healthy, visiting your primary care provider at least once a year is important. For those over 65, that number increases. These tips will help you make the…
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According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 37 million children and adults have diabetes in the United States. In Florida, it’s over 2 million people, including 11.6% of the adults. Dr. Stephen Giorgianni, a primary care provider at Complete Health Ormand Beach West and Complete Health’s Chief Physician for Metro-Daytona, says the higher your…
Read MoreIf you are a Medicare beneficiary, you may receive a CAHPS (Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey in the mail. This survey is designed to gather information about your experiences with the healthcare you have received. While it may be tempting to ignore or discard the survey, it is important to take the…
Read MoreEvery year thousands of people fall at home, and as we age, we’re more likely to have complications from them. Most of these falls are due to hazards that can be easily fixed, however. Let’s break down the ways we can reduce fall hazards in your home, piece by piece. Floors – Remove loose objects…
Read MoreSomething that many patients may not know is that medication mistakes are the number one reason patients end up back in the hospital after being discharged. These can occur in several different ways, including: Your physician in the hospital may not have had access to your medication list, and wrote a prescription that interacts badly…
Read MoreIn the post-pandemic times, we are asked many times as to what to expect when coming to a Complete Health facility. For the safety of all our patients, wearing masks is strongly encouraged, but not required at this time. If you are feeling ill, you may be asked to wear a mask for the health…
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