Archive for Health & Wellness

  • Temporal Bone Donations Accepted! Temporal Bone Donations Accepted!

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. Dr. Alison Soto Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. The temporal bone is the prominent bone above and behind your ear. Deep within the temporal bone are the entire hearing and balance organs. Ear surgeries involving the ...

  • Your Advocacy Your Advocacy

    By Kathy Nitz GolderCare Solutions We Solve Long Term Care Problems Admitting a Loved One to a Nursing Home Often times we meet with families facing the decision of placing their loved one in a nursing home. Having gone through the experience with my grandmother, my aunt and my own mother, I k...

  • 6 Signs of Caregiver Burnout ...and How Jane’s Place at CASI Can Help 6 Signs of Caregiver Burnout …and How Jane’s Place at CASI Can Help

    By Kathy Horrell Director of Senior Service Center for Acrive Seniors, Inc. Caring for a loved one can leave the caregiver exhausted and stressed out. Chances are, if you’ve been a caregiver for more than a few weeks you’ve experienced or noticed a certain degree of caregiver burnout. K...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    March winds blow or the gentle breezes flow. Hearty soups or light salads. Stick-to-your-ribs comfort food or a refreshing snack. Anything goes in March! -Ella Farmer’s Casserole 3 cups frozen hash browns 3⁄4 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese 1 cup cubed cooked ham 1⁄4 cup green...

  • The Benefits of Water Exercise The Benefits of Water Exercise

    Swimming - Are you curious about the benefits of water exercise? Ever ask yourself, “Why swim?” Well, look no further! Below are some answers to that question! Why is exercise IN the water better than OUT of the water? Buoyancy:  This water property allows people to do exercises that are...

  • Hearing With Two Ears Hearing With Two Ears

    By Ali Hunt Parker Audiolology Extern Do you recall a time when you were driving down the road and you heard the siren from an emergency vehicle? Your ears and brain work together to decipher timing and loudness differences as the sound reaches the ears to locate which direction that siren is co...

  • Making Long Term Care  Decisions for a Loved One Making Long Term Care Decisions for a Loved One

    Duffy Law Office is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. A loved one with dementia has special needs that should be taken into consideration, especially when choosing a long term care facility.  It’s important to take extra care so that your loved one is able to liv...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    Aging and Hearing Loss By Laura Mergen, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. We are all aware of the expected increase in the 65+ population as the baby-boomers age and increased life expectancy. While age and hearing loss frequently go hand-in-hand, hearing impairment is not considered a...