Do you need some guidance navigating Medicare Parts A and B, prescription plans, low-income benefits, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medigap (supplement) plans?

Are you confused by the complexity of Medicare services and costs? Both new and existing Medicare beneficiaries are welcome.

Get the answers to your questions about healthcare. (Enrollment is limited to 20 students.)

Do you need some guidance navigating Medicare Parts A and B, prescription plans, low-income benefits, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medigap (supplement) plans?

Are you confused by the complexity of Medicare services and costs? Both new and existing Medicare beneficiaries are welcome.

Get the answers to your questions about healthcare. (Enrollment is limited to 20 students.)

Do you need some guidance navigating Medicare Parts A and B, prescription plans, low-income benefits, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medigap (supplement) plans?

Are you confused by the complexity of Medicare services and costs? Both new and existing Medicare beneficiaries are welcome.

Get the answers to your questions about healthcare. (Enrollment is limited to 20 students.)

Do you need some guidance navigating Medicare Parts A and B, prescription plans, low-income benefits, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medigap (supplement) plans?

Are you confused by the complexity of Medicare services and costs? Both new and existing Medicare beneficiaries are welcome.

Get the answers to your questions about healthcare. (Enrollment is limited to 20 students.)

Please join UF College of Pharmacy students for an update in cardiology care. We will discuss the management of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and atrial fibrillation.

This course will cover some of the more common injuries that runners and walkers experience, and physical therapy management of these dysfunctions. It will also include biomechanical topics and associated anatomy.

A strong memory depends on the health and vitality of your brain. Whether you're a working professional doing all you can to stay mentally sharp, or a senior looking to preserve and enhance your grey matter as you age, there are lots of things you can do to improve your memory and mental performance. Join Dr. Agito as she reveals ways to boost your brain power.

Knee pain can keep you from enjoying some of your favorite activities. Playing with grand kids may become more difficult as will walking short distances or playing golf. If you have arthritis, cartilage damage, “bone on bone” tendinitis, bursitis, or hear crunching and popping sounds, a new treatment may eliminate your knee pain and help restore normal function. Come hear Dr. Orta, D.C., speak on this new technology.

This information packed course has as its core 9 lectures from the Aging Brain series from the Great Courses. Each week we will expand the Great Courses lecture by including additional material from other sources and lectures from the professor.

Topics covered include: Memory
Emotions
Dementia
Stress
Alzheimer’s

Handouts with diagrams, definitions, summaries and references will be provided. Most importantly, you will learn not only what is happening to our aging brains, but also how you can easily reduce the negative impacts of aging on our brains.

Please join UF College of Pharmacy students for an update in Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. We will discuss new medications for Alzheimer’s disease, ongoing clinical trials, and DNA testing kits.

Approximately two million Americans suffer stroke or brain injury every year. They often experience difficulty with motion, reading, concentration and balance. These skills are all heavily influenced by the visual system. This course will review the symptoms of the visual disorders associated with stroke and brain injury. You will learn how neuro-optometric rehabilitation can improve the daily living activities of these patients.

Do you suffer from Arthritis? Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes swelling and pain that can range from mild to excruciating. Although more than two hundred diseases are classified under the name “arthritis” most arthritic conditions fall into one of two categories: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The pain and inflammation occur when the cartilage that protects the bones from rubbing against each other wears down. Some of the symptoms are morning stiffness, painful, swollen joints fatigue, weakness and so many more. Come hear Dr Pedro Orta, D.C. discuss these diseases. Learn the root causes and natural treatments so you can start feeling better.

While dental implant treatment has changed dramatically since widespread adoption of their use in the 1980’s, there are still limitations to their use. Several confounding factors can complicate dental implant treatment and a cautious approach to therapy has to be utilized to ensure their long term success. Surgical enhancement of a potential dental implant site or alternative treatment approaches may be necessary to prevent complications that are seen frequently in the clinical practice of dental implant practitioners.

Although heart disease is sometimes thought of as a "man's disease" around the same number of women and men die each year of heart disease in the U.S. Join Dr. Savino as he reveals the risk factors of heart disease and treatment options that are available.

Did you know that 50% of heart attacks happen to people with "normal" cholesterol? Is there something more to it than the standard cholesterol panels we run? Well, the short answer is "yes". In this lecture, Abigayil Anderson ARNP, will discuss advanced lipid testing and both conventional and alternative management.

Helicobacter Pylori Infection, better known as H-pylori infection, is a type of bacteria that grows in the digestive tract and has a tendency to attach the stomach lining. By attending this course, participants will have a better understanding of this infection.

Constipation, diarrhea, bloating and stomach pain are common symptoms signaling problems within the digestive system. Did you know that other symptoms of faulty digestion include fatigue, headaches, eczema, hives, anxiety, and sleep disorders? Join us as we take a functional tour of the digestive system as we highlight why healing digestion can heal so many other common, chronic conditions.

Diverticular disease is a group of diseases that causes development of small sacs in the wall of the colon. To learn more about this disease, register for this course.

Irritable Bowel Disease, better known as IBS, is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that affects the large intestines, causing symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramping, gas, and bloating. Join this class to learn more about this disease, its symptoms, and triggers.

Learn about the aging foot and what you can do to help. Review common feet issues with aging and what a podiatrist can do to help. Problems include: diabetes, arthritis, bunions, hammertoes, fungus, ulcers, etc.

Join Dr. Carter as he discusses the signs and symptoms of diabetic neuropathy and foot ulcers and what treatment options are available. He will also incorporate nutrition and how eating healthier has an impact on your foot health.

Please join UF College of Pharmacy students for an update in pain management. We will discuss over the counter pain medications, rules and regulations for taking controlled substances, and non-drug methods to treat pain.

Please join UF College of Pharmacy students for a discussion about food and drug interactions. We will discuss interactions to avoid, management of medication side effects (such as upset stomach), and medications to be taken with or without food.

Traditional treatment of periodontal (gum) disease may involve tooth removal, deep cleanings, and/or surgical treatment. Sometimes this results in loss of chewing ability, pain, gum recession, or excessive tooth sensitivity. This class presents an alternate treatment option using the Periolase laser. This could be a cost-effective, non-invasive approach to treat severe periodontal disease.