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Bianco Primary Care Heavenly Wheels, Inc. Heavenly Wheels, Inc. is dedicated to “putting the needs of our customers first and foremost.” With a new presence in Johns Creek, at 6375 McGinnis Ferry Rd. in front of Emory Johns Creek Hospital, we are able to assist the community with home medical equipment sales and rentals as well as provide products that make “aging in place” a real possibility for many. Our showroom has a wide selection of Golden recline lift chairs, Pride GoGo scooters, bath aids, wheelchairs and more. New merchandise arriving daily includes the HurryCane and Luggie scooter. Our associates are well-trained in the
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As medical students, husband and wife Drs. Michael and Shelley Bianco saw a problem emerging in healthcare. Time after time they heard their physician preceptors tell patients that there was only time to discuss one health concern during appointments. With costs growing and reimbursements from insurance and Medicare shrinking, doctors are being forced to see more patients each day. The practice of medicine has become quantity focused rather than quality focused. Drs. Michael and Shelley Bianco want to change this. Bianco Primary Care is a new type of general practice that gives doctors and patients more time together. This time allows patients the ability to talk with their doctor about health concerns without feeling rushed. They are able to take the time to listen, to develop a personal relationship with their patients and to offer more than just an additional prescription. This caliber of care is delivered within the concierge or subscription model of primary care. In this type of medical practice, patients pay an annual fee that guarantees them more time with their physician. This fee, about the cost of a daily Starbucks coffee, allows the physician to have a smaller patient pool for their practice, giving them the ability to see fewer patients in the day and spend more time with those patients. Joining a concierge medical practice restores the strong doctor-patient relationship that many of us can still remember. Becoming a patient of Bianco Primary Care means same day or next day appointments
that start on-time, having access to your doctor by phone or email 24/7, and developing a personal relationship with your doctor. Additionally, Drs. Michael and Shelley Bianco offer nutrition counseling, coordination with specialists and house-calls. Bianco Primary Care is accepting new patients, call for a 30 day no cost trial with Bianco Primary Care.
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care for your husband so you can go visit your grandchildren. I have lots of sweet grandbabies myself and I know how special time with family is! Call my office at 770-442-2154 and we can meet to discuss a plan! Senior Helpers is Family Owned & Managed and has been helping families since 2006. Located in Alpharetta, Senior Helpers is your Hometown solution for Private Home Care. Pam Hodgson owns Senior Helpers with her adult children, Elizabeth Jackson and Matt Fredenberg. Having lived in North Fulton for the past 30 years, Pam has a tremendous heart for helping families with caring for their loved ones. Senior Helpers has specially trained Caregivers (Certified Nursing Assistants mostly) that can provide care anywhere from one hour a day to live-in and 24/7. Senior Helpers is Licensed in the State of Georgia and all employees are bonded/licensed and insured and have passed all background checks and screenings.
So big deal, a little inflammation By Leslie Gaskill, M.D. Exactly,….. BIG DEAL! Inflammation is not something to take lightly. Let’s put it this way, if you came across a smoldering fire in your house, you wouldn’t just walk away...would you? I suspect that you would consider this an important matter to tend to, because you know that even a small smoldering fire could quickly become a big rip roaring fire that could burn your house down. Your thought process might be something like, “don’t panic, just put the fire out; and put the fire out fast.!” You might even say “Whew, I am glad I caught that fire while it was small, and thank God that I just happened to walk in here and see this.” Yeh, it would be an emotional and financial disaster to lose your home. So what if we were talking about your life? All it takes is ONE fire to cause an event i.e heart attack and stroke. There are many causes of inflammation that can ultimately cause your arteries to be fragile. The arteries can suddenly rupture as plaque pushes through the wall like a volcano. A clot is formed, blocking the flow and BOOM. You have a heart attack or stroke. What causes inflammation? Great question. Stress, bad diet, migraines, autoimmune diseases( like lupus and psoriasis), smoking, cholesterol, insulin resistance, prediabetes, diabetes, PCOS, liver disease, sleep disorders, and, periodontal disease to just name a few. Don’t get a false sense of security if you are a marathon runner, passed your stress test, calcium score, and even have a phenomenal cholesterol profile. Stay tuned to hear more from us and Plaque Busters in the national
arena. If you are serious about your life, and your life is a priority, we can help you before it is too late. We are very experienced in a prevention strategy that works! It is tailored to YOU, your body and your Gaskill genetics! Right now as spring approaches, most of you are wanting to “get the weight off”. We are excited about our new weight loss program and we will personally coach you. If you want to find out your genetic dietary pattern needs (we are all one of six patterns), we can help you learn how to eat for minimizing your risk of developing plaque and to help you lose weight most effectively for a lifetime. Yes, it’s true: we are not all genetically programmed to eat the same way! Out of all of Dr. Gaskill’s patients that have followed & complied with her cardiovascular prevention method for the past 7 1/2 years, none have had a heart attack or stroke! We also utilize functional/naturopathic medicine in addition to traditional Western medicine to successfully treat a large number of illnesses, including chronic fatigue, pulmonary disorders, food and chemical sensitivities, irritable bowel syndrome, ADD, obesity, migraines, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, digestive disorders, skin disorders, anxiety, depression & insomnia. www.drlesliegaskill.com and www.plaquebusters.net Leslie S. Gaskill, M.D., LLC 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Ste 201 Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 770-495-9995
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FAQ – Bladeless cataract surgery What is a cataract and what is cataract surgery? Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over 40 and today cataracts affect more than 22 million Americans age 40 and older. At some point in our life, we will all develop a cataract. The natural lens of the eye yellows and becomes cloudy with age as a result of biological changes of the proteins inside the lens. The function of the human lens is to focus incoming light onto the back of the eye. As your lens ages, light from the outside worlds becomes more and more distorted as it enters your eye. Difficulty reading, needing more light to read, experiencing glare and haloes at night and, even poor sleep patterns can be explained by cataract formation. The treatment for cataracts involves an almost painless, 10 minute surgery to remove the “clouded lens” or “cataract” and replace it with a man made intraocular lens implant. It is the most common surgical procedure in the US and around the world and is considered to be an extremely successful and safe procedure with a success rate approaching 99.5%. What is laser cataract surgery? With traditional cataract surgery, all the steps of the surgery are customarily performed “manually” by the surgeon using handheld tools. Laser cataract surgerythe next evolution of cataract surgery with the Ziemer Z6 laser generally offers a greater amount of precision, predictability and safety to these steps leading to potentially improve visual outcomes and more precise targets. With the Ziemer Z6 Laser System, your surgeon has the potential to offer you unmatched accuracy and a more predictable and customized cataract procedure. Based on your medical history and pre-operative evaluation, you and your surgeon will discuss the options available for your desired visual result. Together you can discuss a treatment plan which may include using the LDV Z6 to create the laser incisions in the cornea along with an advanced lens implant that may allow for improved near, intermediate or distance vision. This tailored treatment may reduce your need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery. How is laser cataract surgery different from traditional cataract surgery? In traditional cataract surgery, incisions in the cornea are made using handheld
instruments including blades to access the cataract. Your surgeon will then use a surgical device to manually create a circular opening in the lens capsule of the eye that holds the cataract. The Ziemer Z6 laser can be used to make the corneal incisions precise and the opening in the lens capsule as circular as possible, in the right location, and sized to fit the replacement lens. Your surgeon can also use the laser to break up and soften the hard cataract. Softening the lens with the laser enables your surgeon to then remove the cataract more gently and with significantly less ultrasound energy than is used in traditional manual cataract surgery. What are the benefits of laser cataract surgery? • A highly customized treatment • A treatment with little or no discomfort • A potentially more precise and predictable treatment • By and large, a gentler and easier cataract removal • Generally, a more rapid visual recovery due to reduced inflammation • The opportunity to receive tailored treatment with advanced technology multifocal lenses, which may reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery Am I a suitable candidate for laser cataract surgery? Your surgeon and you will decide whether you are a suitable candidate based on your eye anatomy, type of cataract and type of lens implant that you desire. Most patients are candidates for having some of the steps of cataract surgery performed with the Ziemer Z6 laser. How long has the procedure been performed? Thousands of cataract procedures have been successfully performed using femtosecond laser systems, and femtosecond lasers have been used in eye procedures for decades. The most familiar use of femtosecond laser technology is LASIK. Femtosecond lasers represent an advanced standard in precision laser cataract surgery and the Ziemer Z6 platform was FDA cleared in 2013. What should I expect on the day of surgery? Your day in surgery should be no different than a routine cataract case. The Ziemer Z6 laser is positioned next to the surgeon and is utilized seamlessly during the cataract surgery process. You will be given mild IV sedation that will likely keep you pleasantly unaware of the goings on in
surgery. Not only is it potentially painless, there are no needles or stitches as part of the procedure. What should I expect after surgery? After surgery, you can generally expect your vision to be improved within 24 hours. Generally, patients experience no pain after surgery. Slight scratchiness of the eye is common and they prescribed eye drops will help with any of these symptoms. Many patients return to work or normal activities the next day and
even drive themselves to their post-op day one appointment! How long does the procedure take? You can expect to be at our center for about 2 hours, and you will be in the procedure room for only 20-25 minutes. Please call 678-688-4575 or visit our website at milaneyecenter.com for more information on how to schedule your Cataract evaluation at Milan Eye Center where compassion meets excellence in eye care.
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Healthy gum care in the Empty Nest population A healthy, beautiful smile begins with proper oral hygiene. But don’t forget about your gums! You gums are the gatekeeper to the health of your teeth, their roots, and the internal systems of your body. Current research is showing a strengthening relationship between gum health and heart disease. Age Researchers have found that older people are more at risk for periodontal disease. Nearly 70% of people over the age of 65 are reported to be affected in some way by periodontitis (gum disease). The causes of gum disease can come from various sources including genetics, medications, smoking or tobacco use, poor nutrition or obesity, or stress. Direct oral causes include poor oral care at home, not brushing or flossing regularly, the lack of routinely scheduled dental office hygiene appointments, or grinding and clenching. The main goal of treating periodontal disease is to control the infection. This can be accomplished by beginning a program with your dentist and hygienist of routine periodontal maintenance appointments. Depending of the severity of infection a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) appointment may be advised with your dental hygienist or a visit to a specialist in gum care, a periodon-
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Deciding to explore assisted living for a loved one is a big step, and knowing when to take it can be challenging. Seniors don’t always realize or accept that they need more help. Family members aren’t always aware of the need until a crisis. However, there are common indicators to help family members know when it’s time to start thinking about assisted living for their loved one: • Short term memory loss – slow information retrieval • Forgetting to pay bills, not managing personal affairs • Lack of follow-through • Issue avoidance to hide a lack of understanding • Disorientation of time or place • Loss of judgment – illogical or outof-character approach to problem solving • Weight loss – not cooking or eating regularly • Dirty dishes, unwashed laundry,
clutter at home • Not bathing regularly, wearing clothes repeatedly without washing • Not taking medication or taking it improperly • No longer participating in favorite activities • Avoiding social situations and losing touch with friends • Showing signs of depression— sleeping or crying “Changes can be subtle,” says Beverly Sanborn, LCSW, gerontologist for Belmont Village Senior Living. “Signs and intensity levels can vary. If signs are consistent and on-going, an assessment is in order.” Belmont Village is a leading provider of Assisted Living and awardwinning Memory Care. For more information, call Belmont Village Johns Creek 770-813-9505 or Belmont Village Buckhead 404-2526271. www.belmontvillage.com
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Dizziness and Vertigo Choosing wisely…Choosing
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By Bryant T. Conger, M.D. Dizziness can be caused by many factors, such as poor circulation, ear disease, medications, injury, infection, allergies, and neurological disease. Dizziness is treatable, but it is important for your doctor to help you determine the cause so that the correct treatment is implemented. What is dizziness? Dizziness can be described in many ways, such as feeling lightheaded, unsteady, giddy, or feeling a floating sensation. Vertigo is a specific type of dizziness experienced as an illusion of movement of one’s self or the environment. What causes vertigo? Vertigo is a sensation of the world rotating, often associated with nausea and vomiting. Vertigo is usually due to pathology of the inner ear. The common causes are: Benign Positional Vertigo: Vertigo is experienced after a change in head position such as lying down, turning in bed, looking up, or stooping. It lasts about 30 seconds and ceases when the head is still.
It can last for days, weeks, or months. This form of vertigo is usually curable. Meniere’s disease: An inner ear disorder with attacks of vertigo (lasting hours), nausea, ringing or noise in the ear, and oftenConger times hearing loss. Migraine: Some individuals with migraine headaches can experience vertigo attacks, either with or without headache. Infection: Viruses can attack the inner ear, causing acute vertigo lasting days Injury to the skull Allergy Call North Fulton ENT if you have any form of dizziness or vertigo that doesn’t resolve. We have offices in Cumming and Roswell. 770.343.8675
Many options for choosing a cardiologist exist within Forsyth and North Atlanta. At Atlanta Heart Specialists (ahsmed.com) we believe we offer a unique approach to cardiovascular health and disease prevention. Although we work out of 5 hospitals our goal is to keep you out of these institutions. We believe that combining a holistic approach with evidence based therapy offers you the best opportunity to take control of your health and prevent heart attacks and strokes! Waiting when you are worried is never good. We offer same day office visits from 9-5 and 24/7 physician access to our patients so that you can relax and be reassured. If you do end up in the emergency room know that one of our physicians is always available to you. Knowledge is power and in todays multimedia world AHS offers multiple tools to get the information you need. At heartdrsingh.com articles on prevention, testing and treatment are available for easy reading and downloads. Social media sites and a monthly patient newsletter ensure that you stay on top on the latest advances in heart health. With 7 offices and 12 board certified, award winning cardiologists, AHS
can offer the full spectrum of cardiac care from pacemakers to stents , echos to ablations, stress tests to radial (arm) caths. In those rare situations where outside expertise is needed, as one of the few remaining independent cardiology groups we can access the expertise you need regardless of which hospital system it exists within. At the Cumming office, Dr Narendra Singh leads an internationally recognized clinical research unit that offers groundbreaking clinical trials. His team has early access to some of the most promising therapies in cardiovascular medicine and its all available for free to eligible Forsyth patients. So while you have choices … take the time to make the right one. You heart will thank you! With open hearts…Your AHS physicians!
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Holiday Weight Management— It’s a Balancing Act By Rachel Quiles MS, RDN, LD Maintaining your weight during the holidays can be tricky, especially since there are so many delicious things about this time of year. We start looking forward to favorite holiday dishes and treats as soon as the weather changes. Unfortunately, many people gain 1-2 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, and the new pounds stick around until the next New Year. They continue to add up for most of us. But with some planning and simple strategies, you can keep things in balance. Here are some strategies to consider before the big holiday office party or family dinner: 1. Eat lighter during the days leading up to the party or family meal. It’s important to balance your calories in with the calories you burn off, but your body isn’t necessarily restarting the calorie count every 24 hours. You can pay it forward. 2. Be sure you don’t miss your regular exercise during the week and look for ways to add a bit more into your everyday activities. 3. Don’t skip other meals on the big day. Otherwise you’ll be ravenously hungry when the hors d’oeuvres are served or the big meal finally reaches
the table. 4. Find a like-minded accountability partner. 5. Be selective. Try non-fried veggie hors d’oeuvres. Be cautious of high-calorie sauces and dips. 6. Enjoy sensible portions of your favorite dishes. 7. Send leftovers home with your guests. You’ll get to enjoy your favorite dishes, without feeling obligated to finish them off. The scale is your friend. Get on it regularly, even during the holidays. This is a great way to head off an undesirable trend.Sensible planning can allow you to enjoy holiday celebrations without guilt and regret, and you’ll be a few steps ahead of the game as you ring in the New Year.
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With the help of the Ask Your Candidates! initiative, voters can ensure that they elect candidates that represent their family’s medical needs.
Medical Progress For The Future (NAPSI)—The ability of the United States to solve major health challenges like Ebola or the Enterovirus D68, or find cures for other deadly or disabling diseases like cancer or Alzheimer’s, could depend on what you do in the voting booth. That’s because, when armed with information about your candidates’ views, you can make voting decisions that will help determine the speed of U.S. medical progress. Here’s where the Ask Your Candidates! (AYC!) initiative comes in. Established by Research!America, a nonprofit organization working to make medical research a higher national priority, the nonpartisan Ask Your Candidates! initiative helps voters gain insight into the priority their candidates place on accelerating research to combat known illnesses or emerging threats that devastate families or become public health crises. Funding Medical Research There are two main sources of funding for medical research, and they are both crucial to achieving medical progress: federal support and private-sector investment. Congress has significant influence over both: 1) it determines annual funding levels for publicly supported research at universities, academic health centers and other institutions, and 2) it crafts laws affecting the return on private-sector investment in medical research and development. Because few businesses can attract investors for pre-commercial science, Americans have traditionally devoted about 1 percent of health care tax dollars to financing basic research, which paves the way for better diagnostic tools, treatments and cures. Empowering Voters Research!America and a team of
national partners are spearheading an initiative that encourages voters to reach out to their candidates through email, Twitter or Facebook and ask them to comment on the future of medical progress. A link on the AYC! website enables voters to personalize and send an e-mail to their candidates. Voters can also view candidate responses on the site. Some voters have asked about their candidates’ support for research to fight cancer or another illness; others have asked broader questions, such as: • Where does speeding up medical progress fit among your priorities for Congress? • How will you encourage innovations that improve the health of Americans? • Does Congress do enough to support science that leads to treatments and cures for disabling and deadly diseases? • Is enough medical research done on helping wounded warriors? • Government investment in medical research is dropping. Do you think that’s right? • Most private-sector medical research occurs in the United States, where it creates jobs and exports. Should keeping it here be a priority? There is no “good” or “bad” question from voters. And there is no “right” or “wrong” response from candidates. AYC!’s purpose isn’t to endorse an answer or candidate; voters and candidates alike hold a diversity of views on the relative importance of medical progress and how to best achieve it. Taking The Next Step Whether you are a voter or a candidate, you can visit the website at www. askyourcandidates.org to get involved. It could be your involvement that makes a difference.
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Prepare for long-term care (NAPSI)—As Americans live longer, the prospect of becoming a caregiver or needing one is an undeniable reality. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 70 percent of adults 65 or older will require some form of long-term care (“LTC”). Despite the clear need, the majority of Americans have not taken proactive steps to address care for themselves or their loved ones—but you don’t have to be among them. Findings from Northwestern Mutual’s 2014 Long-Term Care Study revealed that even though three-quarters of individuals agreed that planning is important as longevity increases, just a fraction have spoken to family members about their wishes or discussed their own preferences. Of those who have considered LTC planning, the majority expect to rely on personal savings, which may be unrealistic, as a private room in a U.S. assisted living facility or nursing home can average $38,000 and $90,000 per year, respectively, according to data from Northwestern Mutual’s Cost of Long-Term Care Study. Moreover, since AARP research indicates that 87 percent of Americans rely on unpaid or informal caregivers, it is not surprising that more than half of future caregivers in Northwestern Mutual’s LongTerm Care Study believe that caregiving will affect their budgets and retirement savings. According to Steve Sperka, vice president of long-
term care at Northwestern Mutual, the significant financial and lifestyle implications of caregiving should elevate planning for LTC to a key priority. “Our new study confirms what we have heard firsthand from clients—that fulfilling caregiving obligations can take a serious economic and emotional toll on families,” said Sperka. “Caregivers, particularly members of the Sandwich Generation simultaneously providing for young children and elderly relatives, are sacrificing family time and career opportunities while in their professional prime.” The good news is that it is possible to take control of your potential long-term care needs and help ensure clarity for the future in the event of an unexpected illness or condition. To protect income and assets and mitigate the stress and uncertainty that accompany difficult long-term care events, Sperka suggests the following: • Recognize that you have options. While it is optimal to get a jump start on long-term care planning, there are a range of considerations at various life stages that can be integrated into your financial security planning. • Have a candid conversation. Long-term care is a challenging topic but understanding your family member’s wishes and expectations for care as well as communicating your own is the key to building a sound retirement plan. • Talk to a financial professional. Do not under-
estimate the value of expert guidance in navigating complex scenarios and tailoring a strategy that will align with your individual goals, needs and resources. To learn more about long-term care costs and options, including a Long-Term Care Cost Calculator, visit www.nm.com.
Watch for warning signs of Alzheimer’s during the holidays (NAPSI)—The holiday season can be an especially important time of year to take a closer look at the physical and cognitive health of family and friends. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, spending time with friends and family members who may not see each other regularly throughout the year provides a great opportunity for a fresh perspective on health and behavior changes.Cognitive changes can occur with age; however, memory problems that impact daily living are not a part of typical aging. Recognizing the differences between normal aging and potentially more serious problems can help to identify when it may be time to see a doctor. Know The 10 Warning Signs An important part of an early Alzheimer’s diagnosis is spotting warning signs and bringing them to the attention of a medical professional. Individuals may experience one or more of these signs: • Memory loss that disrupts daily life • Challenges in planning or solving problems • Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure • Confusion with time or place • Trouble understanding visual images and spatial
relationships • New problems with words in speaking or writing • Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps • Decreased or poor judgment • Withdrawal from work or social activities • Changes in mood and personality. If you notice any of these signs in yourself, a family member or a friend, visit your doctor. Early Diagnosis Is Key Noticing these signs and seeing your physician may allow for an early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. This is an important step in getting appropriate treatment, care and support services. Once diagnosed, individuals living with the disease can benefit from treatments that may improve symptoms and help them maintain a level of independence longer. An early diagnosis also affords more time to plan for the future and participate in care decisions. Some individuals may even choose to sign up for and participate in a clinical study through Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch—a free, easy-to-use matching service that connects individuals with Alzheimer’s, caregiv-
ers, healthy volunteers and physicians with current studies. A Helpful Resource Anyone with questions about Alzheimer’s disease or seeking information, including the 10 Warning Signs, clinical studies and resources, can contact the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 toll-free Helpline at (800) 272-3900 or visit www.alz.org.
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