Dr. Conte and the staff of Total Foot and Ankle Center, Lake Nona, work closely together to ensure every patient receives the same fair, friendly treatment. There’s no denying that small businesses conduct themselves differently than their larger cousins in the big business world. Small businesses typically place added emphasis on customer service and personal attention; they never rush you in or out the door; their smiles seem genuine; and the business owner is usually hands-on in the day-to-day operations of the location. What if that same small business approach to doing business was taken... Read more
Some people have a fear of heights. Some people have a fear of spiders. And then, some people have a fear of growing older. Another year, another candle, another gray hair. As our bodies age, it’s natural to be scared of changes, but growing older shouldn’t be something we’re scared of. It should be something that we all look forward to. Successful aging can give older adults the opportunity to make some adaptations in their life. Denise Gammonley, a social work professor for the University of Central Florida, explains the process behind “successful aging” and how... Read more
Are you on track for retirement? According to the Employee Benefits Research Institute, more than half of American workers have yet to compute how much money they will need when they quit working. If you don’t know the answer to that question, you’re not alone. According to the Employee Benefits Research Institute, more than half of American workers have yet to compute how much money they will need when they quit working. Among them, 77 percent can only guess how much will be enough. Reasons for this vary, but the uncertainty on Wall Street coupled with the new employer and government... Read more
Put down that crossword puzzle and take the coffee to go, because fun activities and social events are just down the road at the Renaissance Senior Center for everyone aged 55 and older. Located just south of Curry Ford Road on Econlockhatchee Trail, Renaissance Senior Center is a mecca of fitness, social and educational activities created to help enrich the active senior community of East Orlando. Sheryl Fleming (left) is proud to present the opening of the brand new Orlando Magic Recreation Center, serving local residents of all ages in the South Econ Community Park. “It’s great to... Read more
By building trust and making children feel comfortable first, Dr. Castro and Dr. Morales take a unique approach to children’s dental care. It’s back to school time and that means it’s back to hectic schedules, afterschool activities and homework help. But, it also means that it’s time for parents and children alike to take a refresher course about some of the most important bones in the human body: their teeth. With all of the day-to-day stresses throughout the school year, sometimes dental care can be overlooked for kids, especially when they’re tired. But, at The Right... Read more
