Month: June 2014

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Set Yourself Free–HearCare & Associates

June 30, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Set Yourself Free–HearCare & Associates

It takes a lot of energy to keep up with conversations you can’t hear. You may work at becoming adept at reading lips. You may start making excuses to get away from noisy environments. You may notice your friends and family growing increasingly impatient when you ask them to repeat themselves. It can be frustrating and eventually you may feel that it’s easier to just stay home or limit your contact with others at work to avoid the hassle. […]

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Q&A with Kimberly Mezera, M.D.

June 27, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Q&A with Kimberly Mezera, M.D.

Dr. Kimberly Mezera is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions including nerve compression syndromes, tendinitis, arthritis of the hand, wrist and elbow, fractures and trauma care—including microsurgical repair. […]

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Choosing Home Health–Grayson Home Health

June 25, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Choosing Home Health–Grayson Home Health

When home health services are prescribed by your physician, or when you believe you could benefit from either short or long-term care in your home, you have an important decision to make. Home health agencies differ in many areas that may be important to you, such as range of services and the credentials and experience of those who provide them. […]

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The Perfect Fit–Customizing Your Knee Replacement Surgery–Dr. Richard G. Buch

June 23, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on The Perfect Fit–Customizing Your Knee Replacement Surgery–Dr. Richard G. Buch

People living with advanced knee arthritis often experience severe pain when climbing stairs, exercising or even just walking. Medication, physical therapy, and injections are commonly prescribed to treat the pain associated with arthritis, but these options often provide only short term or partial relief. For many patients a knee replacement is the only option left. […]

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Finding a Home that Fits–Crawford Street Place

June 20, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Finding a Home that Fits–Crawford Street Place

Seventy-five percent of the residents at Crawford Street Place are referred from other assisted living centers. At times, it’s because the individual requires a higher level of care and would benefit from the extra time and attention Crawford Street Place provides. Or perhaps the “fit” wasn’t quite right at the previous facility. […]

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OrthoCARE and SpineCARE Doctors Provide Tips to Keep Families Healthy, Injury-Free

June 19, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on OrthoCARE and SpineCARE Doctors Provide Tips to Keep Families Healthy, Injury-Free

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, a time when children and adults focus on outdoor activities as the weather warms up and school winds down. This added activity can have great health benefits and be a lot of fun, but it also can result in injuries like sprains, bruises and sore muscles. […]