Decision, decisions.

[Oldcrank]

Thinking of moving to TV. Have done the lifestyle deal and was impressed. Doing financial research now and also medical.
The medical is pretty scary from what I see. Currently live near Charlotte and have access to Duke, Wake Forrest, etc. Real quality health care near TV is pretty weak from what I see. Please give me your thoughts and experiences. As with everything else, if nothing is wrong it doesn't matter but have a problem, oh boy!

[dewilson58]

Thinking of moving to TV. Have done the lifestyle deal and was impressed. Doing financial research now and also medical.
The medical is pretty scary from what I see. Currently live near Charlotte and have access to Duke, Wake Forrest, etc. Real quality health care near TV is pretty weak from what I see. Please give me your thoughts and experiences. As with everything else, if nothing is wrong it doesn't matter but have a problem, oh boy!

Oldie

You will be receiving a lot of information.........hang on!!

Have you done a "search" or two on this website??? Lots of threads...........good, bad, ugly.

Some do not like TV Healthcare and go to surrounding communities.

Good Luck!!


:popcorn:

[Bogie Shooter]

A search on this site will bring up more threads than you will want to read. Most of the comments will just be repeated here.

Here is a start:

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/medical-health-discussion-94/received-my-villages-health-notice-last-week-179690/?highlight=villages+health

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/medical-health-discussion-94/tvh-advantage-202003/?highlight=villages+health

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/medical-health-discussion-94/villages-health-care-advantage-plans-201883/?highlight=villages+health

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/medical-health-discussion-94/best-doctor-villages-health-193444/?highlight=villages+health

[Villager Joyce]

Orlando has fabulous specialists. I drive like a old woman so I always say I it takes 90 minutes. Young whipper snappers probably say 50 minutes. When you are tbere, you can go to Costco and trader joes and eat at different restaurants. We love The Villages. I don't believe I will ever regret the decision to move here.

[dewilson58]

Orlando has fabulous specialists. I drive like a old woman so I always say I it takes 90 minutes. Young whipper snappers probably say 50 minutes. When you are tbere, you can go to Costco and trader joes and eat at different restaurants. We love The Villages. I don't believe I will ever regret the decision to move here.

Is that you on I-75, in the white car, in the left lane?!?!?!?


:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Villager Joyce]

Is that you on I-75, in the white car, in the left lane?!?!?!?


:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Maybe. I do drive a white car. On a recent trip to California, I drove the entire way in the left lane going 5 miles under the speed limit. I can't tell you how many friends I made. Everyone honked and waved. Fabulous trip.

[golfing eagles]

Maybe. I do drive a white car. On a recent trip to California, I drove the entire way in the left lane going 5 miles under the speed limit. I can't tell you how many friends I made. Everyone honked and waved. Fabulous trip.


Love you, Joyce, but WHY, oh WHY would you do that??? Just to pi$$ off everyone else on the road? I'm sure some of the "waves" were with one finger, not the whole hand. And in some states you can get a ticket for not keeping up with traffic in the left lane, even if that traffic is going above the speed limit. You may also get a ticket for failure to stay to the right. You also endanger everyone else on the road as irate motorists engage in a mad scramble to get around you, sometimes in a less than safe manner. Why not stay right except to pass? (although at that speed on I-10 you will not be passing anyone)

[dewilson58]

Love you, Joyce, but WHY, oh WHY would you do that??? Just to pi$$ off everyone else on the road? I'm sure some of the "waves" were with one finger, not the whole hand. And in some states you can get a ticket for not keeping up with traffic in the left lane, even if that traffic is going above the speed limit. You may also get a ticket for failure to stay to the right. You also endanger everyone else on the road as irate motorists engage in a mad scramble to get around you, sometimes in a less than safe manner. Why not stay right except to pass? (although at that speed on I-10 you will not be passing anyone)

Sarcasm, Sheldon. Sarcasm.

[villagetinker]

Back to the original question, contact SHINE (do a search on the word SHINE), they will give you lots of information on the health system in FL.

[Villager Joyce]

Love you, Joyce, but WHY, oh WHY would you do that??? Just to pi$$ off everyone else on the road? I'm sure some of the "waves" were with one finger, not the whole hand. And in some states you can get a ticket for not keeping up with traffic in the left lane, even if that traffic is going above the speed limit. You may also get a ticket for failure to stay to the right. You also endanger everyone else on the road as irate motorists engage in a mad scramble to get around you, sometimes in a less than safe manner. Why not stay right except to pass? (although at that speed on I-10 you will not be passing anyone)

It was a joke sweetie. Should have ended with a LOL.

[golfing eagles]

It was a joke sweetie. Should have ended with a LOL.

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: Today is my "dense" day

Back to the original question: There was no TVH prior to 2012, so all the bally-hoo is a recent development. Prior to that, TV was just like any other community---you talked to friends and neighbors and chose a doctor. The tertiary care centers are in Orlando, Tampa, Gainesville and Jacksonville. If you have a concern over the quality of healthcare in TV, then you really are questioning the quality in all of Florida. Everything in life is a trade off, some places have better restaurants, some have better shopping. If extremely high quality healthcare with a "recognized" name is important to you, there should no problem buying in the inner city slum of Baltimore, right next to Johns Hopkins. I prefer it here; even at age 22 I declined the opportunity to go there for 4+ years, preferring the slum I knew in Brooklyn to the unknown slum.

[2BNTV]

Thinking of moving to TV. Have done the lifestyle deal and was impressed. Doing financial research now and also medical.
The medical is pretty scary from what I see. Currently live near Charlotte and have access to Duke, Wake Forrest, etc. Real quality health care near TV is pretty weak from what I see. Please give me your thoughts and experiences. As with everything else, if nothing is wrong it doesn't matter but have a problem, oh boy!

Best decision I ever made as you feel younger with so many things to do!

Health care isn't as bad as some people make it sound. My brother goes to Duke University for a heart problem so unless you have serious medical issues, I would move down.

The big brouhaha is over TVH system will no longer accept Medicare with supplement type patients starting in 2017. A lot of people are upset because they need to find doctors outside of TVH and some feel they were thrown out of TVH system.

TVH is concierge type medical system that allows a lot of time for their patients that accepts UHC MA plans and Tricare for Life. Call 352.674.1740 for an exact answer on whether they will accept you.

I personally don't find the the health care down in Florida that bad and I came from the tri-sate area of the northeast. I understand the reluctance of moving from an area that has the best doctors to doctors in Florida but everything in life has an element of risk.

My personal complaint is with dentists as they seem to want to overcharge you for a simple cleaning. Still having a problem finding a honest dentist that accepts UHC MA plan.

[Villager Joyce]

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: Today is my "dense" day

Back to the original question: There was no TVH prior to 2012, so all the bally-hoo is a recent development. Prior to that, TV was just like any other community---you talked to friends and neighbors and chose a doctor. The tertiary care centers are in Orlando, Tampa, Gainesville and Jacksonville. If you have a concern over the quality of healthcare in TV, then you really are questioning the quality in all of Florida. Everything in life is a trade off, some places have better restaurants, some have better shopping. If extremely high quality healthcare with a "recognized" name is important to you, there should no problem buying in the inner city slum of Baltimore, right next to Johns Hopkins. I prefer it here; even at age 22 I declined the opportunity to go there for 4+ years, preferring the slum I knew in Brooklyn to the unknown slum.

Good post. Good points. Smart dude.

[Oldcrank]

Thanks folks. Have done all kinds of searches and just seem to get either rah, rah, rah, or nay, nay, nay, not much logical and concise info.
Will look at SHINE as I have not seen that yet. The hunt is still on.
And golfing eagles, not sure if you're joking or not, but me thinks questioning anything anywhere is something an individual should do. Not criticism, but educating myself. If you can tell what will happen in the future, may God bless you!!!
As for cranky old me, I don't have that ability.
Keep posting folks I appreciate all the info.

[golfing eagles]

Thanks folks. Have done all kinds of searches and just seem to get either rah, rah, rah, or nay, nay, nay, not much logical and concise info.
Will look at SHINE as I have not seen that yet. The hunt is still on.
And golfing eagles, not sure if you're joking or not, but me thinks questioning anything anywhere is something an individual should do. Not criticism, but educating myself. If you can tell what will happen in the future, may God bless you!!!
As for cranky old me, I don't have that ability.
Keep posting folks I appreciate all the info.


Never said you shouldn't question it. Truth be told, when I was in NY, Florida medicine was the butt of many a joke. But there are good physicians down here and they are not too hard to find.

I will predict this for the future: Healthcare delivery will change, maybe soon after inauguration day. The "old" system worked fine for 85-90% of the population, but it left about 40 million people out in the cold. They could get the care they needed, but if they had any assets, they were bankrupted. By virtue of the "consequences of an election" in 2008, America decided the system needed to change. Personally, I agreed, but as usual, the devil is in the details. What we instituted is not viable in the long term, hence the prediction for future change. People resist change--hence all the consternation regarding TVH insurance decision. But fasten your seatbelt, it will change again.

[2BNTV]

Never said you shouldn't question it. Truth be told, when I was in NY, Florida medicine was the butt of many a joke. But there are good physicians down here and they are not too hard to find.

I will predict this for the future: Healthcare delivery will change, maybe soon after inauguration day. The "old" system worked fine for 85-90% of the population, but it left about 40 million people out in the cold. They could get the care they needed, but if they had any assets, they were bankrupted. By virtue of the "consequences of an election" in 2008, America decided the system needed to change. Personally, I agreed, but as usual, the devil is in the details. What we instituted is not viable in the long term, hence the prediction for future change. People resist change--hence all the consternation regarding TVH insurance decision. But fasten your seatbelt, it will change again.

Trust but verify. As always, one must be there own health advocate.

I personally have found the level of healthcare to be better than in CT, as my present doctor is more sociable and allows more time for appointments.

I am a patient of TVH that will accept UHC MA plans going forward as in my previous post. Part of their decision was based on the amount of time they could spend with patients, as opposed to Medicare with a supplement.

As always, it's about the money and what one needs to do to stay in business.

I agree with Golfing Eagles, it will change somewhere down the road but for now, I am a happy camper.

[baustgen]

Good hospitals and doctors in Gainesville. Would not do anything serious in The Villages. Lived in Illinois 2 blocks from hospital. Still drove to Chicago, an hour away for anything serious.

[dbussone]

Good hospitals and doctors in Gainesville. Would not do anything serious in The Villages. Lived in Illinois 2 blocks from hospital. Still drove to Chicago, an hour away for anything serious.



Seriousness is generally in the eye of the beholder. And patients and their physicians don't always agree on the seriousness (or lack thereof) of a condition.

Tampa and Orlando also are worth noting for medical capabilities. But for many things we have good physicians and facilities here in this area.


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[rubicon]

Thinking of moving to TV. Have done the lifestyle deal and was impressed. Doing financial research now and also medical.
The medical is pretty scary from what I see. Currently live near Charlotte and have access to Duke, Wake Forrest, etc. Real quality health care near TV is pretty weak from what I see. Please give me your thoughts and experiences. As with everything else, if nothing is wrong it doesn't matter but have a problem, oh boy!

Oldcrank: I moved down from Minneapolis and Minnesota is a premier health care state because of Mayo, University of Miinnesota and because the state invests a lot in healthcare including mental healthcare etc. They have for example utilized Dental therapist who can do much of what a dentist can do to serve those residents with no insurance.

When I moved here 10 years ago I explored healthcare and decided that Munroe fit my needs. Indeed the care my brother and I received from Munroe Hospital satisfied both of us that it was a good choice for us. these folks are efficient and always have a smile on their face

I admittedly miss the doctors I had to leave in Minnesota and MN healthcare system because my primary was a real Dr. Welby and the specialist I employed top of the line

Health concerns for us as we age are a serious concern and it should be weighted heavily in your decision if you have any significant health issues

In fairness to medicine ACA has played heck with both the health care and insurance industries

You may want to locate or get referrals for doctors in this area before you make your final decision

[gerryh1943]

Stay were you are,. Is a joke around here finding Dr. The most you see are PA. or ARNP. You don't see a Dr. Only if it necessary. The weather is good where you are. Now if your moving because you want more to do move to The Villages. Good luck. Rent for a month during of season is a great idea

[dbussone]

Stay were you are,. Is a joke around here finding Dr. The most you see are PA. or ARNP. You don't see a Dr. Only if it necessary. The weather is good where you are. Now if your moving because you want more to do move to The Villages. Good luck. Rent for a month during of season is a great idea



I disagree completely. All the practitioners I regularly see are physicians, not PAs or ARNPs. The exception is for dermatology where a PA sees the patients before the physician. I am not in The Villages Health plan. I have an excellent internist who has referred me to excellent specialists in this area. And I do my own research as well.


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[Villager Joyce]

Stay were you are,. Is a joke around here finding Dr. The most you see are PA. or ARNP. You don't see a Dr. Only if it necessary. The weather is good where you are. Now if your moving because you want more to do move to The Villages. Good luck. Rent for a month during of season is a great idea

Poll: if gerryh1943 can tell someone to stay where they are, can I tell gerryh1943 to go back where s/he came from?

[bbbbbb]

Thinking of moving to TV. Have done the lifestyle deal and was impressed. Doing financial research now and also medical.
The medical is pretty scary from what I see. Currently live near Charlotte and have access to Duke, Wake Forrest, etc. Real quality health care near TV is pretty weak from what I see. Please give me your thoughts and experiences. As with everything else, if nothing is wrong it doesn't matter but have a problem, oh boy!

Hi, you really have to do your homework on the Medical and just beware, there are some quacks around. Be careful of the draining of your bank account with excessive visits or tests and just keep your cool and do not be afraid to ask questions. If they cannot answer with a truthful reply, then WALK AWAY.
On housing, be careful. There are some good outside Realtors, real Realtors, Grizzard, Executive Homes, ReMax and by owners in the paper. You can do a purchase by using the Escrow persons and get around the high real estate commission also. The lifestyle program is good in some respects, get a rental, check it all out, be sure they include bikes and a golf cart. YOu can also rent a golf cart from the INDEPENDENTS in the paper at about half the cost of the big time cart stores. We finally bought, electric, EZ Go from AGC carts, they are close to the Bonefish Grill and they are really very good to deal with for sure so be patient, do not impulse buy anything and be sure to be careful of the shysters, they are around, you are their CASH COW.
:MOJE_whot:

[dbussone]

Poll: if gerryh1943 can tell someone to stay where they are, can I tell gerryh1943 to go back where s/he came from?



Aye!

[Polar Bear]

Aye!

I also agree.

I see my doctor regularly, gerryh1943. Not sure what your problem is.

[graciegirl]

Poll: if gerryh1943 can tell someone to stay where they are, can I tell gerryh1943 to go back where s/he came from?

Eye.

Brown ones. Two.

[Barefoot]

On a recent trip to California, I drove the entire way in the left lane going 5 miles under the speed limit. I can't tell you how many friends I made. Everyone honked and waved. Fabulous trip.Funny! :evil6:

[goodtimesintv]

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: Today is my "dense" day

Back to the original question: There was no TVH prior to 2012, so all the bally-hoo is a recent development. Prior to that, TV was just like any other community---you talked to friends and neighbors and chose a doctor. The tertiary care centers are in Orlando, Tampa, Gainesville and Jacksonville. If you have a concern over the quality of healthcare in TV, then you really are questioning the quality in all of Florida. Everything in life is a trade off, some places have better restaurants, some have better shopping. If extremely high quality healthcare with a "recognized" name is important to you, there should no problem buying in the inner city slum of Baltimore, right next to Johns Hopkins. I prefer it here; even at age 22 I declined the opportunity to go there for 4+ years, preferring the slum I knew in Brooklyn to the unknown slum.

If extremely high quality healthcare with a "recognized" name is important to you, there should no problem buying in the inner city slum of Baltimore, right next to Johns Hopkins.

This wins the prize for Medical Post of the Year on Talk of the Villages.

:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[rubicon]

I disagree completely. All the practitioners I regularly see are physicians, not PAs or ARNPs. The exception is for dermatology where a PA sees the patients before the physician. I am not in The Villages Health plan. I have an excellent internist who has referred me to excellent specialists in this area. And I do my own research as well.


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dbussone: In my humble view and having dealt with a number of PA's found them to be quite effective In my view there is plenty of room for both and this can be advantageous for patients both in time and money

[dbussone]

dbussone: In my humble view and having dealt with a number of PA's found them to be quite effective In my view there is plenty of room for both and this can be advantageous for patients both in time and money



I don't disagree at all Rubicon. [emoji106]


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[bbbbbb]

Thinking of moving to TV. Have done the lifestyle deal and was impressed. Doing financial research now and also medical.
The medical is pretty scary from what I see. Currently live near Charlotte and have access to Duke, Wake Forrest, etc. Real quality health care near TV is pretty weak from what I see. Please give me your thoughts and experiences. As with everything else, if nothing is wrong it doesn't matter but have a problem, oh boy!

Be sure to check out homes by owner, ReMax and Executive and Grizzard Realtors so there is plenty of places to shop for a home. Be sure to get the SunPaper it has a lot of offerings. Take your time and be really careful, do not impulse buy, that can happen.
bbbbbb :wave:

[villagetinker]

OP,

SHINE contact info: SHINE - Home (http://www.floridashine.org/)

SHINE Program

Department of Elder Affairs

4040 Esplanade Way, Suite 270 Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000

Toll Free 1-800-96-ELDER
1-800-963-5337
TDD/TTY 1-800-955-8770
Fax 850-414-2150
Email information@elderaffairs.org

Hope this helps.

[Jimmydoodlebug]

Thinking of moving to TV. Have done the lifestyle deal and was impressed. Doing financial research now and also medical.
The medical is pretty scary from what I see. Currently live near Charlotte and have access to Duke, Wake Forrest, etc. Real quality health care near TV is pretty weak from what I see. Please give me your thoughts and experiences. As with everything else, if nothing is wrong it doesn't matter but have a problem, oh boy!

You live in North Carolina. Most Floridians consider North Carolina a very nice place, when you get up around Grandfather Mountain it seems half the locals moved there from Florida.

Your health seems to be an issue and you apparently have great doctors in Charlotte.

You should not move.

[dbussone]

You live in North Carolina. Most Floridians consider North Carolina a very nice place, when you get up around Grandfather Mountain it seems half the locals moved there from Florida.



Your health seems to be an issue and you apparently have great doctors in Charlotte.



You should not move.



We lived in Charlotte before moving here. I disagree.

The doctors were good. But there are not 2 medical schools within 2 hours of Charlotte for backup and, by specialty, there are comparable docs here in TV, with several subspecialty exceptions. And that's what the backups are for.

[NavyNJ]

Sarcasm, Sheldon. Sarcasm.

That's what I got out of it too.....seems not so many message board savvy folks on TOTV who know that adding in (tic) after posts like that let everyone get a chuckle, and know they said it "tongue in cheek"!! :)

[asianthree]

Is that you on I-75, in the white car, in the left lane?!?!?!?


:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

You forgot that the blinker was on

[OCsun]

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: Today is my "dense" day

Back to the original question: There was no TVH prior to 2012, so all the bally-hoo is a recent development. Prior to that, TV was just like any other community---you talked to friends and neighbors and chose a doctor. The tertiary care centers are in Orlando, Tampa, Gainesville and Jacksonville. If you have a concern over the quality of healthcare in TV, then you really are questioning the quality in all of Florida. Everything in life is a trade off, some places have better restaurants, some have better shopping. If extremely high quality healthcare with a "recognized" name is important to you, there should no problem buying in the inner city slum of Baltimore, right next to Johns Hopkins. I prefer it here; even at age 22 I declined the opportunity to go there for 4+ years, preferring the slum I knew in Brooklyn to the unknown slum.

I have been here five years and am still missing the security I felt having access to the JHH doctors.
PS - I did not need to live in a slum to see these wonderful doctors.

[Oldcrank]

Sorry for not being around. Part time job and my party lifestyle have kept me busy.
Wow! Great stuff from everybody, well most everybody lol. Let me set it out in the open. Currently no major health problems, as I said above I do tend to party like a rock star. At least until 9:00 pm. Have had many friends, family and even my wife get major health issues and need quality care, unfortunately even with that some have passed on as the wife did 8 years ago at the age of 56. But life goes on.
I guess the day to day minor things can be handled in the area with some research. Major stuff...can always hop a plane and go where need be. Dentists seem to be a MAJOR problem from what I've read, and I do like my teeth!!! Need to address that.
Not overly concerned by "The Developer", as with any business like this, what's good for them in the long run, will probably be good for us in a different way.
The advice on realtors is rock solid and am doing due diligence on that now.
Sorry for being long winded but I feel if people take the time to answer at least I should respond.
Feeling like I have friends there already, just need to sort through them. I'M KIDDING!!!!
Keep it coming as I think others considering TV will appreciate the info.

[2BNTV]

Sorry for not being around. Part time job and my party lifestyle have kept me busy.
Wow! Great stuff from everybody, well most everybody lol. Let me set it out in the open. Currently no major health problems, as I said above I do tend to party like a rock star. At least until 9:00 pm. Have had many friends, family and even my wife get major health issues and need quality care, unfortunately even with that some have passed on as the wife did 8 years ago at the age of 56. But life goes on.
I guess the day to day minor things can be handled in the area with some research. Major stuff...can always hop a plane and go where need be. Dentists seem to be a MAJOR problem from what I've read, and I do like my teeth!!! Need to address that.
Not overly concerned by "The Developer", as with any business like this, what's good for them in the long run, will probably be good for us in a different way.
The advice on realtors is rock solid and am doing due diligence on that now.
Sorry for being long winded but I feel if people take the time to answer at least I should respond.
Feeling like I have friends there already, just need to sort through them. I'M KIDDING!!!!
Keep it coming as I think others considering TV will appreciate the info.

You'll fit right in as the squares close at 9 PM. :1rtotfl:
When you start the day early in the morning, 9 PM will be time for one to go to bed. There are several places open till 12 or 1 AM :smiley:

Sorry for the loss of your wife. :(

The developer has done a great job in building this paradise and it is kept immaculate!

The upside is so big that I personally don't think healthcare should stop one from moving down. IMHO

There are several singles groups you can join.

I haven't regretted moving here!

[dbussone]

You'll fit right in as the squares close at 9 PM. :1rtotfl:

When you start the day early in the morning, 9 PM will be time for one to go to bed. There are several places open till 12 or 1 AM :smiley:



Sorry for the loss of your wife. :(



The developer has done a great job in building this paradise and it is kept immaculate!



The upside is so big that I personally don't think healthcare should stop one from moving down. IMHO



There are several singles groups you can join.



I haven't regretted moving here!



You should apply for the TV philosopher-in-residence position. [emoji106]
Well said.


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[Oldcrank]

Thanks for the thoughts 2BNTV. It's been a interesting eight years now to say the least.
Living just outside of Charlotte should be a plus but I'm not 35 years old, not too much for a aging rock and roller!!!
As to joining groups, remember what Grouch Marx said,"I'm leery of a club that would have me as a member"!!! LOL
And being out to 12 or 1 might happen once in awhile but they better have a HUGE supply of spirits!
This is such great stuff from all of you.

[3puttharry]

Thinking of moving to TV. Have done the lifestyle deal and was impressed. Doing financial research now and also medical.
The medical is pretty scary from what I see. Currently live near Charlotte and have access to Duke, Wake Forrest, etc. Real quality health care near TV is pretty weak from what I see. Please give me your thoughts and experiences. As with everything else, if nothing is wrong it doesn't matter but have a problem, oh boy!

Thirty five years up north we have both had all healthcare with the best doctors at one of the most famous and best hospitals in the US and maybe the world.
IMO and many others TV is absolutely awesome, we love it...
Solution : Downsize up north, keep your healthcare (need it more now than ever as we get on the back nine) schedule all appt may thru October. And if $$$ is an issue... Simply downsize in TV too.
Healthcare is a major reason for this but another important one is not leaving an area and family that we hv always lived in..

[2BNTV]

[QUOTE=dbussone;1279026]You should apply for the TV philosopher-in-residence position. [emoji106]
Well said.

Thanks Dave!!!

Look forward to seeing you at Crisper's in September :smiley:

[jimlocke]

I live in TV and still work in health care, involved in out patient surgery centers and then some. There are a couple of specialists here doing excellent work but they are few and far between. For major stuff I'd recommend UF in Gainesville/Shands Hospital -- university, teaching institution, trauma center, highly rated. However, locally are a couple of great internists, and several surgeons who are outstanding.

[paulascorpio]

We moved here 2.5 years ago. My husband developed Multiple Myeloma. I was terrified, especially not knowing where to go for medical.
We are 55m from Shands Hospital in Gainesville. It is one of the only Trauma centers in the South. It is a teaching hospital. It is one of 13 Bone Marrow Transplant Units in the country. Shands has it's own Dental Hospital, Heart Hospital, Orthopedic Hospital, Children's Hospital, Cancer Hospital, etc etc etc. My husband's care has been exceptional. We were originally from the North East. I feel blessed to live in this community with this caliber of medical care so close! I have also found great physicians through word of mouth for an Endo, Cardiologist and Internist. They are all terrific. So do not worry about medical. I have a brother-in-law who is a surgeon in Pennsylvania and a nephew in Rhode Island who is ENT cancer and they BOTH say Shand's is tops!! I love living here..........you'll never find neighbors like you find in The Villages. I feel so lucky that I chose to live here. My neighbors and I say that we are growing young again together. I love waking up in The Villages. Good luck in your decision.

[Barefoot]

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[OhioBuckeye]

Love you, Joyce, but WHY, oh WHY would you do that??? Just to pi$$ off everyone else on the road? I'm sure some of the "waves" were with one finger, not the whole hand. And in some states you can get a ticket for not keeping up with traffic in the left lane, even if that traffic is going above the speed limit. You may also get a ticket for failure to stay to the right. You also endanger everyone else on the road as irate motorists engage in a mad scramble to get around you, sometimes in a less than safe manner. Why not stay right except to pass? (although at that speed on I-10 you will not be passing anyone)
Huh, not trying to be a wise guy, but did you seriously mean what you said, "Why would you do that & P$$$ing everyone off". I'm sure people weren't honking to get there attention & waving, I really think it was to get their attention so this person would for sure see their 1 finger salute.

[graciegirl]

Huh, not trying to be a wise guy, but did you seriously mean what you said, "Why would you do that & P$$$ing everyone off". I'm sure people weren't honking to get there attention & waving, I really think it was to get their attention so this person would for sure see their 1 finger salute.

It was a JOKE son. Sons.

I gotcha Joyce.

[OhioBuckeye]

Oldie

You will be receiving a lot of information.........hang on!!

Have you done a "search" or two on this website??? Lots of threads...........good, bad, ugly.

Some do not like TV Healthcare and go to surrounding communities.

Good Luck!!


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You know when I moved here 5 yrs. ago, all I heard was how great the TV hospital was, but that was from the hospital, employees & the paper. But if you talk to the real source, us older people that live here I hear more people say more negitive things than positive things. Almost everyone that I talk to say they would go to Ocala or Leesburg for an emergency. Myself I'm only 67 yrs. (only I said, that's a laugh) & I've had a 5 ways heart bypass & now I know that TV doesn't have a cardiac ward, they stablilize you & then send you to another hospital. I just don't understand how anybody would make it through a serious heart problem to make it to another hospital, do they? As far as all the Drs. clinic's we have how do we know if any of these Drs. are top notch. Yea, you can go online & look at their qualifications, but really what does that tell you, that they've lost 9 out of 10 patients, it'll only tell you the good things, not the things they botched up. Personally I think I've got a good Family Dr. & Cardiologist but I really don't know. Back home I had 60+ yrs. to hear people talk about what Drs. to stay away from. OK, enough criticizing!:spoken:

[dbussone]

You know when I moved here 5 yrs. ago, all I heard was how great the TV hospital was, but that was from the hospital, employees & the paper. But if you talk to the real source, us older people that live here I hear more people say more negitive things than positive things. Almost everyone that I talk to say they would go to Ocala or Leesburg for an emergency. Myself I'm only 67 yrs. (only I said, that's a laugh) & I've had a 5 ways heart bypass & now I know that TV doesn't have a cardiac ward, they stablilize you & then send you to another hospital. I just don't understand how anybody would make it through a serious heart problem to make it to another hospital, do they? As far as all the Drs. clinic's we have how do we know if any of these Drs. are top notch. Yea, you can go online & look at their qualifications, but really what does that tell you, that they've lost 9 out of 10 patients, it'll only tell you the good things, not the things they botched up. Personally I think I've got a good Family Dr. & Cardiologist but I really don't know. Back home I had 60+ yrs. to hear people talk about what Drs. to stay away from. OK, enough criticizing!:spoken:



Leesburg is operated by the holding company that also operates TV Regional Hospital. Leesburg has an excellent cardiac and open heart program. Therefore it makes perfect sense for TV to stabilize and transfer cardiac patients to Leesburg. Excellent cardiac programs are very expensive and take time and talent to develop. Why duplicate something that already works.


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[zendog3]

Concerning health care: My wife was a first rate cardiologist in an elite practice in Indianapolis. I was a former medical librarian in university medical schools most of my career.

Like everywhere, there is a range of quality among physicians in the area. Our observation is the quality of physicians in TV is not particularly good. Florida, in general, is known for physicians gaming the system and ripping off Medicare. I, like a lot of others, have just been deceived and kicked out of TV Healthcare, to make higher profits from Advantage MEDICARE. The wife, goes to ZepherHills for her health care.

If your major concern is health care, stay in Charlotte. There is no finer medical care (on average) than your area with Bowman Gray and Duke near by.

But -- what the hay, there is more to life than longevity. Come to TV. If you are an active, curious, still bright person, there is more living to be done in TV in a month, than a year anywhere else.

[Cathy H]

Welcome to the Gunshine state. Live between Orlando & Tampa for good health care... not here.

[dbussone]

Concerning health care: My wife was a first rate cardiologist in an elite practice in Indianapolis. I was a former medical librarian in university medical schools most of my career.



Like everywhere, there is a range of quality among physicians in the area. Our observation is the quality of physicians in TV is not particularly good. Florida, in general, is known for physicians gaming the system and ripping off Medicare. I, like a lot of others, have just been deceived and kicked out of TV Healthcare, to make higher profits from Advantage MEDICARE. The wife, goes to ZepherHills for her health care.



If your major concern is health care, stay in Charlotte. There is no finer medical care (on average) than your area with Bowman Gray and Duke near by.



But -- what the hay, there is more to life than longevity. Come to TV. If you are an active, curious, still bright person, there is more living to be done in TV in a month, than a year anywhere else.



Charlotte is about 3+ hours from Duke. Gainesville, if you demand to go to a good teaching center, is 1.5 hours from TV. I feel comfortable selecting hospitals and physicians.


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[IndianaJones]

Healthcare here is what you make of the research you do - you can find good docs and decent providers if you look - if you just "settle" you won't like it, just as so many despise TVH. There are outstanding research/cancer/cardiac hospitals in the surrounding area (Tampa, Orlando, Gainesville) - if you need specialty care, there's few states where you can find better physicians. Also, don't look for "truth or consequences" on this forum - you can't say anything negative or you get hammered. Best concept - come down, rent during the winter months (when the population is at its' peak) and figure out if you like it/can take it/get involved/get a Dr's appointment, and talk to people live. It's all about your involvement and desire to do things - the more you research and get involved, the more you find out - and most likely, the more you will like it.

[dbussone]

Healthcare here is what you make of the research you do - you can find good docs and decent providers if you look - if you just "settle" you won't like it, just as so many despise TVH. There are outstanding research/cancer/cardiac hospitals in the surrounding area (Tampa, Orlando, Gainesville) - if you need specialty care, there's few states where you can find better physicians. Also, don't look for "truth or consequences" on this forum - you can't say anything negative or you get hammered. Best concept - come down, rent during the winter months (when the population is at its' peak) and figure out if you like it/can take it/get involved/get a Dr's appointment, and talk to people live. It's all about your involvement and desire to do things - the more you research and get involved, the more you find out - and most likely, the more you will like it.



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[dssmaby]

run the other way DONT DO IT

[biker1]

U of Florida in Gainesville is a little over an hour away. The Mayo Clinic in southern Jacksonville is about 2.5 hours away. I have been to both and have been quite happy with the outcome.

Welcome to the Gunshine state. Live between Orlando & Tampa for good health care... not here.

[dbussone]

run the other way DONT DO IT



So....why would you say that? Are you MD, RN, PA or other person with a reasonable healthcare background.


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[goodtimesintv]

Welcome to the Gunshine state. Live between Orlando & Tampa for good health care... not here.

Right..... And live in a 55+ community that's boring as a cemetery and sit on I-4 in traffic that's a parking lot, to get to either city.

The o.p.'s wife died fairly young. He wants to live life, not live at the hospital door because he's sickly. (At least that's what I got from it.)

O.P. can rest assured that 115,000 villagers are not here because we're stupid or don't care if we have quacky doctors.

It's like anywhere else: you do your homework, get a primary doctor you trust, and if needed, go to the specialists the primary and others recommend here in the TV area. If it's something rare or other specialists can't handle it, Gainesville, Orlando and Tampa are all and hour or hour and a half away by car.

Live your life while you have it.

Some people die at 25 and aren't buried until 75.

--Benjamin Franklin

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[3puttharry]

[QUOTE=IndianaJones;1287873]Healthcare here is what you make of the research you do - you can find good docs and decent providers if you look - if you just "settle" you won't like it, just as so many despise TVH. There are outstanding research/cancer/cardiac hospitals in the surrounding area (Tampa, Orlando, Gainesville) - if you need specialty care, there's few states where you can find better physicians. Also, don't look for "truth or consequences" on this forum - you can't say anything negative or you get hammered. Best concept - come down, rent during the winter months (when the population is at its' peak) and figure out if you like it/can take it/get involved/get a Dr's appointment, and talk to people live. It's all about your involvement and desire to do things - the more you research and get involved, the more you find out - and most likely, the more you will like it.[/QUOTE
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[2BNTV]

Right..... And live in a 55+ community that's boring as a cemetery and sit on I-4 in traffic that's a parking lot, to get to either city.

The o.p.'s wife died fairly young. He wants to live life, not live at the hospital door because he's sickly. (At least that's what I got from it.)

O.P. can rest assured that 115,000 villagers are not here because we're stupid or don't care if we have quacky doctors.

It's like anywhere else: you do your homework, get a primary doctor you trust, and if needed, go to the specialists the primary and others recommend here in the TV area. If it's something rare or other specialists can't handle it, Gainesville, Orlando and Tampa are all and hour or hour and a half away by car.

Live your life while you have it.

Some people die at 25 and aren't buried until 75.

--Benjamin Franklin

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I totally agree. Almost everyone moves to TV to live and not be in GOD's waiting room for those who move to a more quite retirement community.. I am sure some people have medical problems but the majority are very active and really enjoy the lifestyle.

Four saddest words are, "it might have been".

I think that 115,000 can't be wrong!!! :smiley:

[outlaw]

Poll: if gerryh1943 can tell someone to stay where they are, can I tell gerryh1943 to go back where s/he came from?

No. Not if you are trying to promote the "friendliest hometown" claim.

[Oldcrank]

Ah a day off and time to check into TOTV. Glad to see everyone still commenting. Have talked to some insurance companies, county tax people, friends that do live in TV, etc., etc., still contemplating and it's not easy. The good is GREAT and the other stuff....not so much. As I've said before guess I could just travel or hop a plane if the needed specialist for whatever might ail ya is not available.
LOL, having trouble with starting happy hour at 3:00 PM though. Need to do some advanced training before getting there!
Oh and remember, what do they call a doctor who graduated last in their class......doctor.