Ask The Experts - Recently Asked Questions

Recently Asked Questions

Implant & Cosmetic Dentist - Dr. Michael Sohl, DDS

Mom is almost 80 and some bridgework is failing. She's in relatively good health, but isn't she too old for implants?

Implant & Cosmetic Dentist - Dr. Michael Sohl, DDS

Yes-. I have a question about dentures. I have had them for 20 some years and I haven't been to see a dentist. What more could he do? I'm afraid to laugh or they will come loose and I'm so tired of the oozing fixodent. I can't chew right and they hurt, it seems to be getting worse and worse. I have read about Dr. Sohl and what are teeth in a day? I have to do something. Thank you, Mel P.

Senior Health Care - Christopher Rao

Does Dr. Rao have any type of privileges at Martin Memorial?

In Home Senior Care - Paul Cain

Dear Dr. Cain, My Mom is getting older and has had several minor “fender benders” in the last few years. How can I tell if it is still safe for her to drive? Thank You, Ruth

Implant & Cosmetic Dentist - Dr. Michael Sohl, DDS

Yes, I'm very interested in porcelain veneers. My kids are grown and now it's my turn. Email me any time please, i have lots to ask...Thanks LR

Senior Health Care - Christopher Rao

what are the symtoms for a tubal pregnancy? And can it happen to a woman that is in menopause?

In Home Senior Care - Paul Cain

Dear Mr. Cain, I currently work part-time in the Activities area of an Assisted Living Facility in St. Lucie. I would like to become certified as a Home Health Aide but cannot find a school locally or one online that I could obtain my certification through. I also work another job that deals in the senior area but not healthcare. I am limited in my time due to the fact I work 6 days a week. I love working with the senior citizens and really feel at home with them when I go to work. I am not good in math, so I do not think I could do a nursing program but I could certainly handle a Home Health position. The people that I know at work, who are certified, came from other parts of the state and they are not familiar with this area. They could not assist me with where to go to school. Do you know of any schools in this area (St.Lucie, Ft. Pierce or Stuart) that I could contact and do you know of any schools that might offer online courses? I apologize this was so long. I wanted to provide you with a complete background of my situation. Thanks so much for taking the time to read this. Sincerely, Joann

Senior Health Care - Christopher Rao

I know 2 women who have stents, one for aprox 5 years, othher for just over 1 year. both are expeirencing sudden, almost instant, feinting spells. Doctors say enerything is fine with 1 year. 5 year has been to emergency room 2-3 times and had many test to discover the reason. No reason can be found. I have no medical expierence but am going to research these episodes. Where, what, and how would you suggest I start? Have there been any reports of 'stent' problems? I read they were used for enlarged prostates to assist in urination. But they failed. Please help. thanks,Peggy

Senior Health Care - Christopher Rao

Ever heard of neurocognitive dysfunction suffered by a heart surgical patient (8 hour Ross proceedure) possibly caused, or exacerbated, by long term hypothermia combined with 6 hours of heart/lung machine including the anesthesia and drugs needed for this length and type of proceedure? Fixed (for now) but suffering in my black hole of reduced capability. E P

Senior Health Care - Christopher Rao

can you take plavix instead of coumadin if you have an artery filter to prevent blood clots

Senior Health Care - Christopher Rao

Does Dr. Rao have any type of privileges at Martin Memorial?

Senior Health Care - Christopher Rao

what are the symtoms for a tubal pregnancy? And can it happen to a woman that is in menopause?

Senior Health Care - Christopher Rao

I know 2 women who have stents, one for aprox 5 years, othher for just over 1 year. both are expeirencing sudden, almost instant, feinting spells. Doctors say enerything is fine with 1 year. 5 year has been to emergency room 2-3 times and had many test to discover the reason. No reason can be found. I have no medical expierence but am going to research these episodes. Where, what, and how would you suggest I start? Have there been any reports of 'stent' problems? I read they were used for enlarged prostates to assist in urination. But they failed. Please help. thanks,Peggy

Senior Health Care - Christopher Rao

Ever heard of neurocognitive dysfunction suffered by a heart surgical patient (8 hour Ross proceedure) possibly caused, or exacerbated, by long term hypothermia combined with 6 hours of heart/lung machine including the anesthesia and drugs needed for this length and type of proceedure? Fixed (for now) but suffering in my black hole of reduced capability. E P

Senior Health Care - Christopher Rao

can you take plavix instead of coumadin if you have an artery filter to prevent blood clots

Weight Loss - Lee McCaskill

Do you have any specials going on? I need to lose weight really badly but money is tight! I hear such great things about your program and I had consultations at two other places but I cannot afford theirs.

Senior Health Care - Christopher Rao

I have just been told I have diabets. I keep hearing different numbers are high and low. What are the ranges for normal low and high.

Senior Health Care - Christopher Rao

I have a feeling that I may be getting alzeimers.. I am almost 70 and very active.. do crosswords, play games on computer, etc. to keep my mind active and take care of my 2 year old great granddaughter daily. But I am forgetting things, names, days etc. I know I should be checked with at my doctor, but I also don't want him to ignore me and the facts. How can I really determine if I have or am getting this disease?

Home Health Care - Kathy Coneys

Hello Kathy; My name is Donna and I am in Vero Beach. I will be living here at the end of this month and would like to find a career working with seniors in Indian River County area. At this time I am fully employed at a senior living continuum of care community in Portland Maine. I look forward to my job every day, and would like to remain in the same environment because of this. I would like to know if you are looking for help or offering any training as a HHA or CNA that would enable me to remain in the senior care environment?

HR Employment Training - Rhonda Blakey

#1 On the work search record, what day of the week does it begin on? #2 Do I have to send out contacts during the first week that I applied for unemployment? The week that I'm not being paid for, or just wait until the second week.

Homeowners Insurance - Carla Klein

I would like to familiarize myself on how to #1 "SOLARIZE" my older 1984 built home. Presently my stove is gas. We have: new metal roof new a/c and heat new garage door (withstand 200+mph) new generator new shutters new pool and patio new gourmet kitchen (gas) #2 When we put in our new metal roof, we lost our cell phone reception. I would have thought that metal would do the opposite?

Septic Tank Contractor - Bruce McCullers

Can I use rid x on my drip system without it damaging anything?

Weight Loss - Lee McCaskill

Do you have any specials going on? I need to lose weight really badly but money is tight! I hear such great things about your program and I had consultations at two other places but I cannot afford theirs.

Septic Tank Contractor - Bruce McCullers

Ive spent in 2 yrs 4000.00 on septic( 1st field line, 2nd new tank).Same problem exists, if we get 3 to 4 in of rain, water is settling above ground with areas of bubbling water , like an underground spring. I notice the area of the bubbling water is only at the lowest area of the yard which is one end of the field line. My yard from septic tank has a slight uphill grade and behind me other peoples yard slope to mine, and my yard is mostly clay.I had the guys out to check the problem. they dug holes and said the groundwater level was at the field line and filling it up and my yard is holding groundwater, therefore they cant do anything because the yard is no good. They feel the health dept would make me put in a mound system, but that would be 15,000 to 30,000. We canceled the appt for health dept, dont have that kind of money!!! But note the end of field line which meets the yards that slopes to mine, which is my high point, are 6 to 8 ft deep, could this be to far down sucking the groundwater like a straw and coming out of the other end , which is at the lowest point? Is there anything i can do to make my clay dirt absorb better? please help!!!!

Jeweler - John Michael Matthews

Dear Sir, I am a jewelry designer from India. I wish to attend a training course in US and am considering Stewarts International School for Jewelers and Drouhard National School for that. I discovered that you have got training from Stewarts International School for Jewelers. I would be thankful to you if you could share your views about these institutes. Which one you rate more and for what reasons ? It would be a great help for me to decide upon that. Thank you very much Meera

Home Health Care - Kathy Coneys

Hello Kathy; My name is Donna and I am in Vero Beach. I will be living here at the end of this month and would like to find a career working with seniors in Indian River County area. At this time I am fully employed at a senior living continuum of care community in Portland Maine. I look forward to my job every day, and would like to remain in the same environment because of this. I would like to know if you are looking for help or offering any training as a HHA or CNA that would enable me to remain in the senior care environment?

Trusts & Estates - Leon Nichols

I received a garnishment of wages for an outstanding judgment and it has impacted my financials tremendously due to the amount. Can I file for Chapter 7 to relieve me of the debt or because my wage is being garnished its to late. I am seriously considering filing bankruptcy, but not sure about the security of my personal property? Can I pick and choose the debt I want to file under Chapter 7?

Security - Residential and Commercial - Karen Marcil

we have a home since 1996. It was built in 1992 and had a burgler/fire alarm system installed and monitored by Scott. They are no longer in business and We have never activated the monitoring. we would like to know what is involved in doing so. we do not know how to operate the key pad and do not have the password of the previous owner. How do we go about getting the password reset so we can operate it? And what is he cost of monthly monitoring

Trusts & Estates - Leon Nichols

Is it 7 or 8 years between being able to file Chapter 7 again. We filed chapter 7 in Nov. 2002. Thanks, Kim

Lawn & Garden - Dan Nelson

I'm going to disc it up put down topsoil and just start over. I,m going to use reward weed killer; should this be done before I disc or after? Thanks, Randy PS I live in Columbia,SC