TAKING HEALTH TO HEART

According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than the next five leading causes of death combined.

That’s why it is comforting to know Cardiovascular Associates is a short drive away. The practice offers the most comprehensive diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic patient care and services possible. Never content to rest on its laurels, Cardiovascular Associates always looks for ways to provide the highest quality of care to patients.

The recent addition of Dr. Will Barsoum has allowed them to do just that.

Dr. Barsoum, who joined Cardiovascular Associates in January 2017, blends cutting-edge procedures and technology with personal, patient-centered care.

Simply put, he prides himself on spending the necessary time to get to know patients as people and help them understand their condition. This patient-centered approach ultimately leads to accurate diagnoses and more effective treatment plans.

“It’s great to be part of the team at Cardiovascular Associates,” he said. “I share the philosophy of the other doctors in taking care of patients to the best of our ability. We take a personal interest in the care and well-being of our patients, and that tends to result in excellent outcomes.”

Dr. Barsoum attended medical school at St. George’s University

School of Medicine in Grenada and completed a residency and two fellowships at Seton Hall University in New Jersey. He brings a unique skill set to Cardiovascular Associates and is experienced in treating peripheral vascular disease and pulmonary embolism.

“For me, it’s a major milestone whenever I can improve a patient’s quality of life and increase their longevity.”

He previously practiced in Lake County for more than two years before moving to Orlando.

“I’m happy to be returning to the area. This is where I want to raise my family. We have the best of both worlds. There is but you don’t have to look far for shopping and entertainment.”

Osprey Lodge’s trademark Heart felt CONNECTIONS memory care program focuses on the unique abilities that remain to each resident, both cognitive and physical. Residents are assessed and life histories are recorded that allow us to see each person for the individual he or she is. We get to know each person we have the privilege of caring for. We understand who they are now; more importantly, we learn about their lives before memory loss brought them to our doors. With detailed knowledge of our residents at our fingertips and in our hearts, we develop truly personalized care plans, incorporating favorite hobbies and pastimes into activities, and favorite foods into menus. Our caring staff, who have received specialized training in memory care, make each resident’s life as meaningful, fulfilling and joyful as possible!

Heart felt CONNECTIONS

For those seniors and their families living with a memory impairing disease.

“It’s all about understanding and treasuring what remains as far more important than what is lost, and celebrating life in and of itself.”

— Pat Spence, Life Care Services

Our Caregivers Support Group, sponsored by The Alzheimer’s Family Organization, meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6pm. Open to all, it’s a safe place for family caregivers to talk and learn with others in the same situation. For details, or for more information about our Heart felt CONNECTIONS memory care program, please call or visit Osprey Lodge. Ask for Ruth Cantillon, director of sales & community relations.