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One of the conversations we have in the office is about how to pay for hearing aids. This is a bit of a loaded question so let’s look at how we approach this topic in our office. Now that some Medicare Advantage plans offer some coverage for hearing aids, we will always ask you if you want us to check …

For today’s seniors, the desire to stay at home is strong. In fact, the modern elderly population is much different from its past counterparts. Almost 90% of people over 65 want to live in their home and community as long as possible, according to a report by the AARP Public Policy Institute and the National Conference of State Legislatures. A …

National Caregivers Day is recognized on the third Friday of February each year. It serves as a reminder to express appreciation to the caregivers in our and others’ lives. The Cambridge Dictionary defines a caregiver as someone who takes care of a person who is young, old, ill or disabled. Caregivers are all around us. There are two main types …

By Renee Chillcott, LMHC “Happy” is a term we hear often but what does it really mean? We all want to be happy, therefore, we make decisions that make us happy, and we are very aware of when we are not happy, but what exactly is “happy”? For the most part, happy is a positive feeling that drives us to …

When it comes to replacing teeth that are missing or damaged, you have several options. However, one option stands out above the rest is dental implants. Dental implants offer benefits that other tooth replacement options, like dentures or bridges, just can’t offer. Here are the top benefits of this innovative option: Prevents Bone Loss When you lose teeth, you also …

By David A. Goldman, M.D. CentraSight is the first treatment program to use a tiny telescope that is implanted inside the eye … Smaller than a pea, the telescope implant uses micro-optical technology to magnify objects that would normally be seen in one’s ‘straight ahead’ vision.” Imagine the heartbreak for someone who gradually loses the ability to see her grandchildren, …

By Renee Chillcott, LMHC In today’s challenging times, it is understandable that tensions are high, patience is short, and our ability to be positive amidst so many hurdles is wearing thin. You may be experiencing feelings of being anxious, nervous, stressed out, overwhelmed, impending doom, and/or depressed. Do you have depression or anxiety or both? Why do depression and anxiety …

Did you know that the yearly calendar we use today first came into use in the late 1500s? For centuries now, people have relied on calendars to structure their lives. These vital tools help us prioritize our time, stay productive and keep us on task. Whether you prefer digital or paper formats, as you turn the page on your 2024 …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Did you make a New Year’s resolution for 2024? (I did. Read to the end to find out what it was.) We’ve all made New Year’s resolutions at some point in our lives, but have you ever asked yourself where the word “resolution” comes from? It’s a word that has particular meaning for us …

A selfie is a photograph of yourself taken with a mobile phone or other handheld device, and uploaded to social media – Facbook, Instagam, Twtitter, etc. Personally, I am fascinated with the whole selfie concept. I wonder: do people think so much of themselves that they want others to look at them? Or do they think so little of themselves …