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With the Annual Enrollment Period beginning October 15, Medicare costs will be top of mind for those with Medicare. The Standard Medicare Part B Premium is currently $148.50 per month. If you have “paid into” Medicare, through paying income taxes for at least 10 years while working, you will incur no additional premiums for Medicare Part A. If you choose a Medicare Advantage plan, many offer $0 monthly premiums (and include Prescription Drug Coverage), so you would not have any monthly premium costs beyond the Medicare Part B Premium of $148.50 per month. If you choose a Medicare Supplement Plan, along with a stand-alone Prescription Drug Plan, extra monthly premiums would apply. There are several factors that go into a Medicare Supplement premium including your age, gender, tobacco usage, and geographic location. To view more detail on Medicare Supplement cost, view our Comparison Chart
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Below are two other factors that might have an effect on your monthly Medicare premiums: -Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA): If you have an income higher than $88,000 for an individual or $176,000 for a married couple, your Medicare Part B and Part D Monthly Premiums could be higher than the Standard Premium. Reference: www.Medicare.gov -Medicare Savings Program: If you have an income below $1,308 monthly for an individual or $1,762 monthly for a married couple, you could qualify for the Medicare Savings Program. In this case, your Medicare Monthly Premium could be lower than the Standard Premium. Reference: www.Medicare.gov If you need help evaluating your Medicare insurance costs, please call me at 770.315.8145 or visit our website at www.SeniorSourceMedicare.com.
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Somerby Sandy Springs Is a Special Place to Call Home Brought to you by – Somerby Sandy Springs Home is more than a physical place, it’s a feeling. It’s friendship. It’s knowing that you belong. At Somerby Sandy Springs, nothing makes us happier than hearing our residents call this community home. It means that we’ve created something very special, and we would love to share it with you and your family. Somerby Sandy Springs is conveniently located right outside of Atlanta on six acres of beautiful land. The community is easily accessible for family members to visit and enjoy activities in Atlanta. Here at Somerby Sandy Spring, our associates are dedicated to helping residents live healthy, joyous and meaningful lives. Our community is designed to support the needs of a wide range of seniors. Even if your care needs change, we’ll be here for you. We offer the following levels of care: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Somerby Sandy Springs has a broad range of amenities that features delicious, full-service fine dining, a bistro and social cafe, a library, a media lounge, a salon and spa, concierge healthcare, stateof-the-art health and wellness center and more. We also provide pet-friendly features because we know that your furry friends are family too. Our mission is to inspire and nurture successful living every day — with the inspiration to keep you
thriving long into your golden years. At Somerby Sandy Springs, we support your zest for life. Our residents, families and associates come together in these special communities to create a place that is full of life.
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What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Your Shoulder Pain. How many times have you started to move your arm and the pain tells you that wasn’t such a good idea? You know the feeling. You pull up to the drive thru at the bank and reach out to the side for the container and you feel the pain. Maybe you are trying to tuck in your shirt behind your back and for some reason, your arm doesn’t reach back there anymore? Often times you feel your shoulder pain with something as simple as brushing your hair. Now it’s starting to affect your recreational life and you don’t feel like playing tennis or pickleball? Or even worse, you turn your head and there is some strange sensation in your arm.
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In spite of what you may think, there really is a way to get rid of this problem once and for all. If you come to the workshop, I’ll show you how. Registration is easy! Simply call the office at 770-622-5344. I hope to see you there!
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An Interview With Premier Dermatology’s Newest Provider: Kathryn Filipek, PA-C Brought to you by – Dr. Brent Taylor, Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta recently welcomed certified Physician Assistant Kathryn Filipek (PAC) to the practice. Having visited Premier Dermatology on several occasions, I have become quite familiar with the staff and was thus excited to interview the newest addition. Like all of her Premier Dermatology coworkers, Kathryn exudes warmth, genuine happiness and compassion. Her excitement for dermatology in palpable. The following is an expert of our interview: Maggie Mullvain: What do you like most about being a dermatology PA? Kathryn: I love the ability to establish interactive relationships with patients and their families. In almost 20 years of practicing Dermatology, I have been honored to treat entire families, all the way from infantile eczema to young children with warts, older siblings with teenage acne, parents with hair loss or seeking cosmetic maintenance, and grandparents with rashes or skin cancer. I feel very privileged that families trust me to care for them and allow me to be a part of their “medical family”. It’s a thrill for me to see children who I treated for a mole or a rash return after they graduate from college and tell me about their new careers. Maggie: What is your favorite area within dermatology? Kathryn: Honestly, I have a difficult time answering that. Dermatology is ever changing. New discoveries, technologies, and treatments revolutionize how we think about skin care and how we treat patients. When I began working in dermatology, Botox had just been approved and was injected into only a few places. We had collagen fillers that too frequently could cause allergic reactions. Our lasers were the size of a kitchen stove and were limited in their energy output. Now we have new laser, injectable and cosmetic treatments that
yield astounding results. Not to mention all the new medications that we have for acne, the “biologics” for psoriasis and eczema, and the modern skin cancer and vein treatments available. It really is hard to choose. The fact that each interaction with patients is so different and the results so meaningful and satisfying whether we are working on a medical, surgical or cosmetic problem means that I have to say I have several favorites. Maggie: So the fact that dermatology allows you to be so multidimensional is one of the field’s highlights? Kathryn: Exactly! Variety and advances keep me excited about every day. Maggie: What drew you to Premier Dermatology and Mohs Surgery of Atlanta? Kathryn: Balance. In the first seven years of my dermatology career, I worked in a very busy practice in South Florida where I could not be the well-rounded practitioner I am today. It was a great place to learn a lot about general dermatology and skin cancer and prepared me well in dermatology’s fundamentals, but the expectation to see too many patients in a short period made proper care challenging and spreading my wings difficult. Practicing the last several years at a busy practice in Buckhead, I gained expertise with many of dermatology’s cosmetic services and advanced technologies while staying on top of advances in medical and surgical dermatology. While my professional life was rewarding, the commute was a challenge. One thing we all know about Atlanta is that the traffic can be a battle. I am a Milton resident and have two daughters in local high schools. When the opportunity arose to practice close to home with an excellent physician such as Dr. Taylor, it was too good to pass up. I now enjoy the balance of a dynamic and varied work life and being close to home, with more time to spend with my husband and daughters. Thank you Kathryn for sharing your story with us today. Congratulations on the move, and welcome home!
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Feel Better Faster! Brought to you by – Johns Creek Physical Therapy “WOW! That’s unbelievable!” It’s the most common response we hear when someone tries Laser Therapy for the first time. When you’re hurting, pain relief can’t come fast enough. The problem is most pain relief comes in the form of a pill or a shot from the doctor. But people today don’t like taking medication. They want a more natural way to treat pain. Introducing Class IV Laser Therapy. Grounded in over 40 years of science. Proven by results. Cleared by the FDA. It’s the fastest nonpharmaceutical way to treat muscle
pain including pain in the shoulders, elbows, neck, back, hips, knees, arthritis, headaches, TMJ, foot, heel, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and so much more. Laser Therapy is FDA cleared for the treatment of pain, inflammation, arthritis and muscle spasms. It uses light energy and your body’s own response to the light to knock pain our FAST! Once you try Laser therapy you’ll find out why nearly every major college and professional sports team has Laser Therapy in their locker room. It’s not just about feeling better, it’s how fast you can feel much better! Call our office today to schedule your FREE CONSULTATION and find out why so many people LOVE Class IV Laser Therapy! Once you try it for yourself, your face will need a rest from all the smiling you will do when you stop hurting. Deep Tissue Laser Therapy. Pain Relief as fast as lightening… (well, almost!) Johns Creek Physical Therapy 4060 Johns Creek Pkwy Suite H Suwanee, GA 30024 770-622-5344
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Unexpected Happiness: Living a full and happy life at every age and stage Brought to you by – Village Park Cameron Hand of Village Park Senior Living is leading an innovative memory program to empower his team of six residents to continue living life to the fullest. Each year, we are given 365 days to make a difference in the lives of others and in our local community. For Village Park Milton Flourish Leader, Cameron Hand, each day is an opportunity to add purpose, connection, and unexpected happiness into the lives of the residents he leads at Village Park. With a positive attitude and a willingness to jump in where needed, Cameron began his Village Park career several years ago at sister community, Village Park Alpharetta. Serving in various roles while earning his degree at Georgia State University, Cameron’s passion and unique ability to build authentic relationships with people of all ages led him to his current role. As a Flourish Leader, Cameron is guiding an innovative Memory Enrichment Program designed to help residents with early stages of memory loss maximize their health, happiness, and independence. Held in small group settings of 10 or less, the Flourish Engage Program is a structured 5-day-a-week program that includes a range of gross motor, therapeutic, nutritional, and social activities both on campus and in the greater Alpharetta community. It intertwines education, art, and social events to keep Flourish Engage members connected. Cameron’s dedication, compassion, and innovative ideas have expanded the Flourish Engage Program’s success, making it a truly life changing experience for residents and their families.
Keeping open communication and involvement with families is especially important to Cameron. Throughout the month, he sends emails with photo albums and descriptions (some of which are pictured here) to Flourish families, keeping them informed of their loved one’s adventures. The daughter of one Flourish member shared her experience when she received the first weekly recap email from Cameron. She said it brought her to tears to see her dad so happy and surrounded by friends, especially when he had been so withdrawn prior to joining the program. She looks forward to each and every update. While the program was originally designed for individuals who are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, residents from the entire Village Park community have embraced the program. Cameron shared how Flourish Engage has expanded into something that everybody wants to join, “I feel like it is growing into something for all people who need something more to do or people that need more encouragement to participate in activities.” Cameron is often seen in the morning encouraging residents to come together for new adventures, singa-longs, or a simple walk through the community. His regular Flourish team of six residents look forward to the new adventures each day holds. Cameron’s daily activities, conversations, and support provides Flourish Engage members with a constant friend. The intergenerational friendships formed between Cameron and members of the Flourish crew have generated countless heartwarming moments. While they are multiple generations apart, the relationship has built a bridge between current technologies and songs
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of the past for daily sing-a-longs as they drive to their next destination. “Early on, I bought a FM transmitter that allows me to play music through my phone and onto the bus,” Cameron shares. “One of my favorite moments is when I play old music and everyone on the bus sings along to the songs.” It’s ideas and moments like this that have built lasting impressions. Art workshops, dancing sessions, and friendships have improved mental and physical wellness among residents at Village Park Senior Living. Learn more about the Flourish Engage Program by giving us a call at (470) 509-4557. Be sure to stay up to date with Cameron, the Flourish crew’s adventures and the rest of the happenings by following us on social media at @VillageParkSeniorLiving. We look forward to seeing you!
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