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It is fall and time for falls prevention Falls can be a leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in persons over the age of 65 years. That is why it is recommend that all adults older than 65 years of age be screened annually for a history of falls or balance impairment. Fall injuries result in millions of emergency department visits annually. Approximately 25% of all falls can cause serious injuries, such as fractures or traumatic brain injury. The risk of falls that can result in serious injury increases with age. Injuries, such as hip fracture, and falls are can be risk factors for placement in a nursing home, where the fall risk is nearly three times that of persons living at home. Assessment: All persons older than 65 years should be assessed by their physician annually about whether they have fallen. Documenting the number of falls they have had and if they caused injury, and whether they have difficulty with walking or balance. Non-injury falls are an indication of potentially life-threatening events and are an opportunity for your physician to intervene.
Potential Risk Factors for Falls: • Balance impairment • Gait impairment • Muscle weakness • Medication use Interventions to Help Eliminate Falls: • Exercise or Physical Therapy • Vitamin D
• Medication Review • Home Safety Evaluation • Vision Correction • Foot Care With early intervention listed above you and your doctor can effectively decrease the potential for falls. Fall prevention is reimbursed as part of the
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Longleaf Communities Longleaf Communities is the premier luxury homebuilder for active 55+ adults in metro Atlanta. Their spectacular, English Cottage style homes and communities are designed to meet the lifestyle needs and wishes of active seniors while providing low maintenance living. With three convenient locations, Longleaf Communities provides things other Active Adult communities provide: proximity to area attractions and life necessities, low maintenance and ease of living, a lock and go lifestyle and neighborhood amenities. With a Longleaf home, you can have all that plus, the distinguished architecture, attention to detail and superb craftsmanship you’re accustomed to. Our elegant homes feature airy floor plans with lofty 10-foot ceilings and solid 8-foot doors outfitted with generous millwork throughout. Choose from a variety of custom cabinetry for your designer kitchen and select your preferred finishes for your designer bath. All of our homes feature two main floor bedrooms, each with a full bath and laundry on the
main. The upstairs includes a finished loft, additional full bath and the option to add another bedroom for more livable space to welcome guests. Longleaf currently has 3 communities: Village Green of East Cobb
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Reduce your taxes this year using oil and gas drilling partnerships By Casey Sullivan, CFP® and Marcus Ashworth, CFP® As Certified Financial Planners™ serving hundreds of families in the southeast, our clients frequently ask for ways to reduce their income taxes. Depending on their situation, we discuss retirement plan strategies, gifting strategies, business structures, and tax efficient portfolios. We believe one of the most under used and effective tax reduction strategies for accredited investors are Oil and Gas Drilling Partnerships. We are experiencing an American energy renaissance. With historic volumes of proven oil and natural gas reserves, the USA is poised to become a net energy exporter by 2022, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. To encourage investment in domestic energy production, the federal government grants direct investments in to oil and gas production very meaningful tax benefits. Properly structured oil and gas partnerships allow retail investors to reap tax benefits by investing alongside energy companies in domestic oil and gas wells. The tax deductions flow through to their personal tax returns. When used as part of a comprehensive wealth and tax management strategy, an oil or gas drilling partnership investment can be a powerful tool to reduce taxes while creating a long term tax advantaged income stream. An important consideration is the cash on cash return of the well. In other words, you want the well to pay you back. Thus every partnership must be vetted as not all are created equal. A good partnership should return the initial investment in 5-7 years, and continues producing an income stream for 20 years or more. Per the Internal Revenue Code, tax deductions from an oil/gas partnership investment are: Intangible Drilling Cost (IDC) – These may be expensed in the current tax year and may be used to offset ANY type of gain. This is an above line deduction like a charitable donation, which means gross adjusted income is reduced before any other calculations happen. In our experience, IDC deductions can be in the range of 70-85% of your total investment. These numbers can vary with each partnership. Percentage Depletion Allowance deduction. This is what makes the oil and gas income tax advantaged. Once the well generates revenue, 15% of the gross income is offset by the depletion allowance for the life of the partnership. Depreciation on well equipment.
This is now accelerated and allows an additional 10% of your investment to be deducted by the second year. (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017) Besides lowering this years income taxes, oil and gas partnerships have other benefits including: Lowering the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Since IDC’s are an above the line deduction, they can lower alternative minimum taxable income without generating a tax preference. Roth IRA conversions. If you want to convert a traditional IRA or old 401k to a Roth IRA, the conversion triggers previously deferred taxes. An oil/gas partnership creates a tax loss to offset the taxes triggered by the conversion. Estate planning benefits. The IRS allows a discounted valuation for certain securities when calculating gift taxes. Per the IRC, an oil and gas partnership receives a significant discount for being a minority interest and another discount for lack of marketability. Investors can buy partnership units, use the up-front tax deductions and then gift the units to heirs at the greatly discounted valuation, effectively moving a large portion of the investment amount tax-free to heirs and provide them with tax-advantaged income. If your income is over $250K this year or your situation could benefit from the estate and tax strategies discussed, we may be able to help you. Please call our office at 770-771-5812 to discuss if an oil and gas partnership makes sense for your personal situation. Always consult your tax professional. We are happy to discuss this with them and run a nocost tax analysis. Ashworth Sullivan Wealth Management Group, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor. Securities offered through Triad Advisors, LLC, member FINRA/ SIPC. Ashworth Sullivan and Triad Advisors are not affiliated.
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Soleil Laurel Canyon Tucked away in the North Georgia foothills of Canton and just a short drive from exciting Atlanta, Soleil Laurel Canyon is more than a beautiful community of maintenance-free, ranch-style homes and breathtaking views. It’s the lifestyle you’ve worked your whole life to enjoy. If you are 55+, we invite you to come experience Soleil’s incomparable array of recreation, culture, and entertainment for yourself. You’ll have no doubt why it was named among the Best 50 MasterPlanned Communities in the U.S. by Where to Retire Magazine in 2015. “Clubhouses, fitness centers, social clubs and education classes mean residents get much more than a house at a planned community,” said Karen Northridge, publisher of “Where to Retire.” One of the great pleasures of living at Soleil is that a low-maintenance home gives you the free time to take advantage of all that the community offers or take a trip without concern. The landscaped grounds of Soleil Laurel Canyon are always impeccably maintained, while your HOA dues cover complete lawn maintenance and an irrigation system, in-home
security monitoring and maintenance, and even Comcast cable TV. Soleil Laurel Canyon offers a selection of Cottage, Traditional and Craftsman-style single-family homes from the mid $200,000s to $400,000s for adults 55+. Residents live independently in homes that range from 1,500 square feet to almost 3,000 square feet. All of Soleil’s new floor plans include elegant details and are designed for aging-in-
place with stepless-entry access and wide doorways. These homes are energy efficient with HERS ratings above standard. Soleil residents have membership in a 28,000-square-foot clubhouse complete with an arts and crafts room, billiards room, fitness center, gourmet teaching kitchen, indoor heated saline lap pool, and library. Outside the clubhouse, residents have a heated Lagoon-style pool, a com-
munity garden and greenhouse, a 3.5acre fishing lake and the tennis facility with a full-time USPTA-certified teaching professional. The Fairways of Canton golf course is located just outside Soleil’s gate within Laurel Canyon, and offers challenging golf for a reasonable, daily-fee price. Two Lifestyle Directors maintain a full social calendar of events including wine socials, movie nights, trips to nearby attractions, and Grandkids day.
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Make it a safe and healthy home for the holidays Brought to You by Home Helpers of Alpharetta The holidays are close at hand and while meals and traditions are enjoyed by one and all, it’s important to think of a few minor modifications that can make your home a safe and healthy one for your older loved ones. With visitors for the holidays, take time to think about a safe environment. Do your older loved ones use a cane or a wheelchair? Pick up those area rugs that pose a hazard. Are your hallways well lit, especially at night? A few nightlights added along a corridor or in bathrooms can make all the difference. When you’re choosing guest rooms, consider if it’s possible to limit stair climbing for guests with limitations. Plan for some nap times to keep everyone ready for the big day. Don’t forget the challenges of outdoor sidewalks at night – it’s an easy fix to add some solar lights if you don’t have adequate illumination in a dark corner or walkway. It may be time to spread the fam-
ily traditions and have younger family members take part in the fun. It can be stressful to cook a big meal, so if your older loved one has always shouldered the burden of the big day, discuss some changes ahead of time. Sharing traditions and helping younger cooks learn cherished family recipes or create favorite table settings is a way to spread the work and maintain history. As you share the holiday with older family members, make sure they stay hydrated and be aware of diet restrictions and medication schedules. It may also be a time when you notice some increasing limitations and realize that it’s time to get some extra help for your older loved one. We’re here to help when life gets more challenging. We look for the youthful spirit in our clients and have talented, heart-centered caregivers with the skills to help your loved one live life to the fullest in the comfort of their home. For a free in-home consultation and customized plan, please contact Home Helpers of Alpharetta at (678) 430-8511.
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Look at your long term skin concerns As the weather in Atlanta plummets from summer straight into winter, we are most often plagued with chapped lips and overly dry skin and often forget about our broader skin concerns. With months to go before spring’s warmth and summer sun, I encourage my patients to take a good look at their long term skin concerns and to act now as opposed to the warmer months, when we are more likely to be out in the sun and unable to get the full effects of the treatments below. So what should you be doing for your skin now instead of in the spring and summer months? 1. T reating your precancers, shallow cancers and sun damaged skin with photodynamic therapy – Photodynamic therapy (PDT), sometimes called blue light therapy, is one of the best things a person can do to effectively treat precancerous actinic keratosis (AK), mild shallow skin cancers such as superficial or nodular basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma in situ and even some types of acne and sun damage. Many of the cancers I treat on the face and scalp via Mohs surgery could have been prevented if the patient had undergone PDT while the cancer was still in its early stages. Most commonly, PDT is used to treat AKs or skin cancers on the face or scalp but is also frequently used on the arms, hands, neck or chest. What can a patient expect during a PDT procedure? After having a topical medicine called ALA soak into the skin for one to four hours, the PDT treatment takes only 15 minutes during which a patient lies underneath a blue light, that ultimately causes damaged tissue to be replaced with healthy tissue. 2. T reat your pigmentation problems! – Pigmentation concerns such as melasma and “age spots” are best treated in the winter months when the skin is not getting exposed to as much UV light. Melasma is a disorder marked by dark patches on the skin, often on the cheeks and upper lip. Topical medicines and chemical peels
can help. During a melasma-specific peel, patients can expect to have a red, sensitive face that peels for one to several weeks depending on the strength of the peel and the sensitivity of the paDr. Taylor tient’s skin. During this time the patient cannot get any sun on the new skin. And afterwards sun protection is key to preventing melasma’s return. Unfortunately melasma is stubborn, and retreatment approximately once per year is often beneficial. Other pigmentation concerns such as freckles or “liver spots” are best treated via laser therapy. Again, as these treatments involve damaging the skin with heat and light energy, the best results will come from avoidance of the sun after treatment until the area heals. Use of pants and long sleeve shirts and pursuit of indoor activities help maximize treatment effect. 3. T reat your legs now: not in the spring when you want to show them off Patients often present with vascular complaints in early spring and request a quick and immediate fix. Common complaints such as varicose veins, spider veins and telangiectasias can be effectively treated but may require multiple treatment modalities and sessions. Also, insurance companies often require that patients try 3 months of “conservative therapy” consisting of exercise, leg elevation, medical grade compression stockings and over the counter pain medicine before insurance companies will cover vein treatments, so if you want legs to be ready for summer, it’s best to see a physician in late fall or early winter. At Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta, it is our pleasure to meet your skin care needs. Board certified and fellowship-trained, Dr. Brent Taylor is a skin cancer, vein and aesthetic expert honored to be of service.
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You are as young as you feel The face of senior living has changed over the past 50 years and seniors are moving into communities for independence and freedom. Senior living communities allow residents to continue living an independent life while having the perfect level of professional care for their needs. Village Park communities provide residents a carefree lifestyle in a beautiful resort-style living environment. But it is more than just the need to feel safe and have great care. Today’s seniors search for communities that offer a full social calendar of events beyond the weekly bingo games. Seniors and families want communities that offer gourmet dining options, social hours, physical fitness classes, trips and outings, continued education, events, games, clubs, technology, and on and on. Village Park Senior Living offers all of these extras while also providing the needed individual care, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and transportation. The Village Park communities are designed with resort-style amenities such as a heated salt water pool, multiple dining venues, library, game rooms, stand alone theater, walking paths and an active calendar of events. Starting a new chapter in one’s life is hard, but also exciting! Village Park CEO, Tim Gary says that “there is a growing population of people that have worked very hard in their professional lives, raised families and are
ready to simplify, but still want to live life to its fullest. Everyone has a story, an important life they are living and there is no doubt that Village Park is the place to tell it and share it.” Whether you are interested in independent living,
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Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek offers exemplary memory care Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek uses Teepa Snow’s trademarked Gem Programming, Positive Personal Approach and other techniques in caring for residents with a dementia challenge. This approach helps families relate to their loved one in a meaningful, engaging way. They offer personal appointments and tours for families to come and learn more about the Arbor Advantage and their 60-day guarantee of satisfaction. This exemplary resort-style community offers beautiful apartments for Seniors at every stage of their care needs. They have several floorplans for Assisted Living and in their Bridges neigh-
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borhood. Families love Bridges higher engagement activities designed for early cognitive challenges. Their Evergreen Memory Care Neighborhood is available for when higher care is needed on their dementia journey. They also offer a furnished suite when needed. Families can now focus on the relationship with their loved one in a less stressful manner and begin to feel the peace of mind that comes from knowing their loved ones are exceptionally cared for by a well trained caring team of professionals. Call Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek at 770-676-2410 to schedule a personal tour.
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the residents laughing and engaging in spirited conversation? Are the staff pleasant and do they look happy to be there? Do you feel welcome and comfortable in the surroundings? Some information to find out include: the type of meals served and when they are made available, the average age of the residents and the male-female ratio, the available hours and radius of transportation and the scope of both internal
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You’re feeling that the time is right. Gardening, shopping even cooking has started to grow tedious. Some friends are gone and you’d like to make new ones. You still want to get out and do things but the cost and hassle of driving are preventing you from doing so. Independent living may be just the thing. So you pick up “the Guide” and start calling around. You realize you may be hearing the same thing over and over. “We have one and two bedroom apartments.” “We provide chef prepared meals.” “We have a bus that can take you shopping and to your doctor’s appointments.” “We have a wide variety of activities for you.” “We provide housekeeping services. They’re all true. The next step is either making an appointment to meet with a representative from the community or even just stopping by. The prior is recommended. Ask to come for a meal and a tour. Most communities will happily have you share in the experience. When you arrive, look around. Are
your right to “think about it” and be leery of any rep that pressures you to sign a contract on your first visit. Don’t confuse that notion with the possibility that only specific apartments may be available. If you have a pet, are looking for a ground floor or something near the elevator or, perhaps, wanting a patio or balcony, you may want sign a contract to hold the particular unit you are interested in. Most importantly, think about how the communities made you feel inside. Did you get the “warm and fuzzies”? Could you picture yourself included in the laughter and activities? Do feel like you would be treated like an individual and your needs would be met? We hope you answered yes! This is exactly how we want you to feel. Moving in to your new independent living community should be comfortable socially, emotionally, geographically and financially. Look for that community that fits the bill. Lastly, feel free to ask the residents if they are happy and feel safe and secure. Speak to the staff. Ask how long they have been in their positions and if they feel valued. This is the true testament of a well-run community and a place that you would ultimately like to call home.
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The Memory Center Atlanta The Memory Center Atlanta is the Southeast Region’s most unique, allinclusive, residential memory care community for people living with Alzheimer’s and any other form of dementia. A diagnosis of dementia does not mean that you cannot keep many aspects of your current lifestyle. It simply means you may need assistance maintaining that lifestyle. At The Memory Center Atlanta, we strive to ensure you truly live with us. Daily activities include Music, Dancing, Local Entertainment, Outings, Art Therapy, Pet Therapy, Religious Services and more. Enjoy a drink in the Chattahoochee Tavern, grab a movie in the Fox Theater or enjoy an ice cream cone at the Bull Dog Café. All residents experience socialization and activities and
those who need 24/7 medical care will benefit from the care provided at The Memory Center Atlanta. We are proud to have Dr. Gary Figiel, M.D., a locally and nationally renowned expert in the field of geriatric healthcare, as the Medical Director. Dr. Figiel works with our team of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants to provide 24/7 care within the comfort of your loved one’s new home. Don’t let a crisis determine where your loved one can receive care. Deciding on memory care early enough, will allow your loved one the opportunity to have the best quality of life and that decision is priceless. Schedule a tour of The Memory Center Atlanta and learn more about how our entire team works together to provide a seamless transition
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