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“Cut” your tub? Why this easy, inexpensive project can add serious home safety

“Cut” your tub?

One Day Bath’s TubcuT® adds convenience and protection for all ages When was the last time you faced the need for a home project that you knew would absolutely solve your problem and also go easy on your wallet? For most homeowners, there’s usually an endless list of modifications and renovations that we need to make as both we and …

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Laser Cataract Surgery: What you should know

By David A. Goldman MD – With every year, advances are made in ophthalmic surgery. While some are relatively insignificant, others can change the entire way we think about surgery. With cataract surgery, the latest development is the use of femtosecond laser to assist with the surgery. While this is a very exciting development for the field, the exact details …

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Seniors Aging in Place

Seniors Aging in Place

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 …

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Falling Out of Love with Your Hair? Fall in Love Again with Bauman Medical’s Help

Bauman Medical

Fall in Love Again with Bauman Medical’s Help by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Want to give your hair some love this month? Consider breaking up with… Combovers (unless you’re a gangster) Baseball caps (when you’re not at a baseball game) Over-the-counter topicals (with a side of towel) Hair growth supplements (one more thing to remember) Shaving your head (unless …

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Heart Disease in Seniors: Understanding the Silent Threat

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for all genders, races, and ethnicities in the United States. According to the CDC, it claims a life every 34 seconds. That makes it so that roughly one out of every five deaths is a direct result of heart disease. That’s a statistic that’s hard to swallow. Are you at risk? With …

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National Caregivers Day: Appreciating and Supporting Our Caregivers

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 …

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Audiology With A Heart

Over the past few months, we have discussed new technology and accessories. One of our patients has graciously written a letter of her experience with the Roger microphone: Dear Debbie, Just a short note to let you know how very pleased I am with my new Phonak Slim hearing aid and the extra addition of ROGER, my hand held microphone. …

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5 WAYS YOU CAN MAKE YOUR BRAIN HAPPY

BRAIN HAPPY

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 …

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The Top 10 Benefits of Dental Implants

Dental Implants

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 …

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A NEW CATARACT SURGERY FOR THOSE WITH MACULAR DEGENERATION

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, …

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