The Block Island Times is pleased to announce a new column in conjunction with the Block Island Medical Center. This will be a regular community conversation to answer health and wellness questions and concerns. Each column will focus on different topics on health and wellness. The medical center team will answer the most commonly asked questions and respond to interesting inquiries from within the Block Island community. Although the team will not be able to answer every question, they will provide clear answers based on the best medical evidence available.The next topic will be on “aging in place.” Please send your questions and concerns about aging in place to [email protected] by Oct. 29.Disclaimer: No content on this site, regardless of date should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician. This column cannot offer personal advice, its goal is to have community conversations about certain health and wellness topics.