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Wartburg is recognized for Outstanding Achievement
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Wartburg is pleased to announce that they have been recognized with numerous honors including the Legacy Award from the Westchester County Chapter of the Links, a 2016 Telly Award for Excellence in Documentary for their segment on PBS’s Visionaries series highlighting their awardwinning, internationally recognized arts-based program, Creative Aging & Lifelong Learning, and Wartburg’s nursing home administrator received the Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award from the American College of Health Care Administrators. Wartburg was also named one of the “Best Nursing Homes in New York State,” by U.S. News & World Report for the sixth consecutive year in 2016. “This team works very hard to help people live their best life,” said David Gentner, Wartburg’s President & CEO. “Collectively, we are what we repeatedly do…excellence and creativity in delivering senior services to our community then, is not an act, but a habit.”
The Links Legacy Award The Westchester County Chapter of The Links presented Wartburg with their prestigious Legacy Award. Wartburg was one of several organizations honored for being a community partner that has supported and assisted The Links in providing information, resources and opportunities to Westchester County’s underserved populations. Dedicated to providing services through friendship, the Westchester County Chapter of The Links has a tradition of spreading holiday cheer by annually bringing warm greetings, heartfelt conversations and comforting gifts to the residents of Wartburg’s Waltemade Skilled Nursing Facility as well as providing a monthly clay class for residents living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation in 1946, is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans.
Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award Warburg’s Skilled Nursing Facility Administrator, Mrs. Paula Ress was awarded the Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award from the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA). The awards program uses data-driven criteria to objectively identify high-performing skilled nursing facilities and the leaders who make them excel. Award recipients are identified using publicly collected data by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which is pulled and evaluated by an independent third party. Administrators of those high-performing facilities are celebrated and honored during ACHCA’s national awards ceremony held at their annual Convocation and Exposition each Spring.
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37th Annual Telly Awards Out of 12,000 plus entries from 50 states and 5 countries, Wartburg’s documentary for their segment on PBS’s Visionaries series highlighting their award-winning, internationally recognized artsbased program, Creative Aging & Lifelong Learning was selected by The Telly Awards to receive a 2016 “Excellence in Documentary, Bronze Winner.. The Telly Awards are the premier award honoring the finest film and video productions, groundbreaking web commercials, videos and films, and outstanding local, regional and cable TV commercials and programs from around the world. Best Nursing Homes in New York State – U.S. News and World Report Wartburg’s skilled nursing facility was once again listed this year by U.S. News & World Report as among the best nursing homes in the metro New York area, for the sixth consecutive year.
The Wartburg was listed by U.S. News as receiving five stars, the highest possible rating, from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The metro area’s 579 nursing homes were ranked based on health inspections, nurse staffing and quality measures. Wartburg is proudly celebrating their 150th anniversary in 2016. Wartburg has been ahead of their time since its inception in 1866, beginning as an orphan farm school in the wake of the Civil War and now serving area seniors through residential and at home healthcare services. Founded on the principal and belief that caring for the whole person is an essential component of a rich and happy life, nurturing body, mind and spirit have remained a key component of Wartburg’s mission as their unique array of programs have grown; expanding their community impact and honoring the lives of seniors during their century and a half of service. For more information, please visit www.wartburg.com
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Advancing age puts many seniors at risk for a number of oral health problems, such as: Darkened teeth. Caused, to some extent, by changes in dentin -- the bone-like tissue that underlies the tooth enamel -- and by a lifetime of consuming stain-causing foods and beverages. Also caused by thinning of the outer enamel layer that lets the darker yellower dentin show through.
Dry mouth. Dry mouth is caused by reduced saliva flow, which can be a result of cancer treatments that use radiation to the head and neck area, as well as certain diseases, such as Sjögren's syndrome, and medication side effects. Many medicines can cause dry mouth.
Diminished sense of taste. While advancing age impairs the sense of taste, diseases, medications, and dentures can also contribute to this sensory loss.
Root decay. This is caused by exposure of the tooth root to decay-causing acids. The tooth roots become exposed as gum tissue recedes from the tooth. Roots do not have any enamel to protect them and are more prone to decay than the crown part of the tooth.
Gum disease. Caused by plaque and made worse by food left in teeth, use of tobacco products, poor-fitting bridges and dentures, poor diets, and certain diseases, such as anemia, cancer, and diabetes, this is often a problem for older adults. Tooth loss. Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss.
Uneven jawbone. This is caused by tooth and then not replacing missing teeth. This allows the rest of the teeth to drift and shift into open spaces
Denture-induced stomatitis. Ill-fitting dentures, poor dental hygiene, or a buildup of the fungus Candida albicans cause this condition, which is inflammation of the tissue underlying a denture.
Thrush. Diseases or drugs that affect the immune system can trigger the overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans in the mouth.
Age in and of itself is not a dominant or sole factor in determining oral health. However, certain medical conditions, such as arthritis in the hands and fingers, may make brushing or flossing teeth difficult to impossible to perform. Drugs can also affect oral health and may make a change in your dental treatment necessary. source:webmd.com
The Inn celebrates 35 years of independent senior living PAGE 10
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The Inn, Waveny LifeCare Network’s independent living community, recently celebrated its 35th birthday with a Clambake, and welcomed nearly 200 guests including families, friends, Waveny staff and volunteers, for the celebration. Guests were treated to an assortment of distinctively New England specialties prepared on-site, including lobster rolls, clams casino, steamer buckets and more, as well as a craft beer station with an assortment of hand-selected beverages from small local breweries. “As we celebrate this landmark year, we reflect upon 35 years of community support with deep gratitude,” said Kristin Sinatra,
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Waveny’s Director of Marketing. “This is a wonderful opportunity for us to say ‘thank you’ to our friends, families, supporters and the greater community for supporting The Inn and its mission to serve seniors since 1981.” The Inn provides seniors with an active community lifestyle in the heart of downtown New Canaan. In addition to unique benefits and amenities – including a complimentary membership to Staying Put in New Canaan – the Inn offers priority access to Waveny’s entire non-profit continuum of care, including supportive services and Waveny Care Center, the orgnaization’s 5star Medicare and Medicaid accredited
skilled nursing facility, should personal or financial needs ever change. “We’re devoted to providing our residents with an independent lifestyle and a diverse array of activities to promote wellness, dignity and choice,” said Sinatra. “And, the long-range confidence that comes along with knowing Waveny’s entire continuum is always here to support them with whatever they may need in the future, is priceless.” Located at 73 Oenoke Ridge in the heart of New Canaan, The Inn provides carefree, independent senior living and welcomes older adults from all areas. For more information, or to join us for lunch and a tour, call 203.594.5450 or visit waveny.org.
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It is important to know that many medicines do not mix well with alcohol. As you grow older, your body may react differently to alcohol, as well as to the mix of alcohol and medicines. Keep in mind that some problems you might think are medicine-related, such as loss of coordination, memory loss, or irritability, could be the result of a mix between your medicine and alcohol.
As you get older you may be faced with more health conditions that you need to treat on a regular basis. It is important to be aware that more use of medicines and normal body changes caused by aging can increase the chance of unwanted or maybe even harmful drug interactions. The more you know about your medicines and the more you talk with your health care professionals, the easier it is to avoid problems with medicines. Drug Interactions • Drug-drug interactions happen when two or more medicines react with each other to cause unwanted effects. This kind of interaction can also cause one medicine to not work as well or even make one medicine stronger than it should be. For example, you should not take aspirin if you are taking a prescription blood thinner, such as warfarin, unless your health care professional tells you to.
• Drug-condition interactions happen when a medical condition you already have makes certain drugs potentially harmful. For example, if you have high blood pressure or asthma, you could have an unwanted reaction if you take a nasal decongestant.
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• Drug-food interactions result from drugs reacting with foods or drinks. In some cases, food in the digestive tract can affect how a drug is absorbed. Some medicines also may affect the way nutrients are absorbed or used in the body.
• Drug-alcohol interactions can happen when the medicine you take reacts with an alcoholic drink. For instance, mixing alcohol with some medicines may cause you to feel tired and slow your reactions.
What Are Side Effects? Side effects are unplanned symptoms or feelings you have when taking a medicine. Most side effects are not serious and go away on their own; others can be more bothersome and even serious. To help prevent possible problems with medicines, seniors must know about the medicine they take and how it makes them feel. Keep track of side effects to help your doctor know how your body is responding to a medicine. New symptoms or mood changes may not be a result of getting older, but could be from the medicine you're taking or another factor, such as a change in diet or routine. If you have an unwanted side effect, call your doctor right away. source:fda.gov/Drugs
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Physical therapy can help seniors retain their independence, whether they are managing a long-term illness or just want to improve their general health and mobility. The goal of physical therapy is to help restore and improve functionality, reduce pain and increase mobility for better strength and balance. Falls are the major reason seniors require physical therapy. As people age, they tend to lose flexibility, strength and often their balance, so maintaining the desired level of fitness becomes increasingly challenging. Loss of these functions could lead to a fall that could cause serious injury. Physical therapy helps improve these functions.
Osteoporosis, which is a progressive bone disease characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density, can lead to an increased risk for fractures. It is often the cause of many falls. Physical therapy and a regular exercise program help control the effects of this condition. Strength training and exercise provided in physical therapy can also help alleviate the symptoms of arthritis. People with arthritis can benefit from physical therapy because it provides exercises to help preserve the strength and use of the joints. Physical therapy also teaches therapeutic methods to relieve discomfort through both physical techniques and activity modifications. Physical therapy is prescribed in many cases following a hospital stay and is essential for seniors for the following reasons.
Potential consequences of seniors skipping physical therapy, especially following a hospitalization:
Falls – After a hospital stay, many are weak and more prone to falling. Failing to have therapy after hospitalization could potentially lead to a re-hospitalization due to an injury from a fall.
Infections- Without active movement because of weakness that could have been improved with physical therapy, there is an increased risk for pneumonia. There is also increased potential for skin problems, such as ulcers, which may develop because of lack of movement.
Reduced Long Term Strength and EnduranceDuring recovery, physical therapy can influence your strength and endurance level that you will have long after you finished your sessions.This can also cause increased blood pressure and heart rate and decreased oxygen saturation levels, which can lead to stroke, blood clots and heart attacks.
Reduced Education- Education through physical therapy shows ways to complete activities of daily living in a more efficient way to help improve physical and mental well being and quality of life.
Increased Pain- If you’re not moving because you are not taking physical therapy, joints tends to get stiff. Decreased mobility leads to more pain.
Physical therapy for seniors has a variety of benefits which can include not only gaining strength and balance, but also providing a renewed sense of confidence. Physical therapy can give seniors back their independence and make daily tasks easier. Working with a physical therapist will not only reduce pain, but it will also help improve overall strength and ability and reduce the risk for injuries, helping you maintain a higher quality of life.
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Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers: Hurry…A Move-In Special You Can’t Resist Boomers & Beyond - Westchester
Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers is New York’s hidden gem of senior living offering extraordinary Hudson River views, beautiful walking trails and gardens, all within close proximity to New York City. There is something else the community is offering right now, too – an attractive move-in package that won’t last long. Schedule a tour of Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers and you will find the community is adding some special touches as it updates and has “a little work done” to keep up its fabulous appearance. Independent Living seniors can take advantage of some unprecedented renovation savings right now before the upgrades are completed. That means new residents can start enjoying 24-hour concierge services, maintenance-free living, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, scheduled transportation, chef-prepared meals and much more – all at a significant savings. But wait, there’s more….seniors who make the move now to lease one of Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers’ beautiful Independent Living apartments can also bring along a spouse or roommate for free! He or she will receive all the same dining privileges, and social and recreational amenities as the lessee. Together, residents can explore the community’s beautiful surroundings and take advantage of Five Star’s Lifestyle 360 program, a new approach to senior living that brings the five dimensions of wellness into perfect harmony for a more balanced, fulfilling life. All new residents receive a personalized evaluation based on their interests and abilities to help them stay carefree and independent longer. With a dedication to wellness and active living, and an amazing move-in package, Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers invites seniors and their families to visit and learn more! To receive a personalized tour of the property, call (914) 424-2200, and ask for the sales department.
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Our firm has attorneys with extensive experience in developing tax-effective action plans for our clients that help protect their assets from government imposition. We have also been very successful in negotiating the complex bureaucratic minefield in which Medicaid is now mired. We have achieved remarkable results for our clients on a host of Medicaid related issues, from obtaining Medicaid approvals for coverage of home care and institutional care benefits, to very accommodative resolutions of Medicaid spousal recovery claims, where the office of Medicaid aggressively pursues the non-institutionalized (i.e., or “community”) spouse for Medicaid benefits provided.
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Calvary honors Beverly Jeffrey, CCT with “Catch a Star” Award October, 2016
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Westchester County resident honored for her professional excellence
Calvary Hospital recently honored Westchester County resident, Beverly Jeffrey, CCT, with the “Catch a Star” Award for 1st Half 2016. The Hospital encourages patients, family members, visitors and employees to nominate members of the nursing staff (nurses, cancer care technicians, and administrative staff) who demonstrate the Hospital’s Core Values of Caring, Compassion, Commitment, Non-Abandonment, and Dignity through their work. Honorees are also expected to go above and beyond to make a difference, and exemplify a “healing touch” presence with patients and family members. Award recipients are chosen by their nurse administrators, peers, physicians, patients and families. Beverly Jeffrey began working at Calvary in 1982 as a Nurse’s Aide and later graduated as a Calvary Care Technician or CCT. Her nominations from patients, colleagues and family members included comments such as:
• Beverly is a very compassionate lady. On the days that I see her attend to and care for my mother with such respect, my heart is always at ease. I know that when she is there and I am not, she will care for my mother. God bless Beverly. • I hope Beverly will be nominated because she is a very compassionate lady. If you’re not a compassionate person just know that the higher power sees what you do and that you do it from the heart, not for a paycheck.
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It is important to go to all your medical appointments and to talk to your team of health care professionals (doctors, pharmacists, nurses, or physician assistants) about your medical conditions, the medicines you take, and any health concerns you have. It may help to make a list of comments, questions, or concerns before your visit or call to a health care professional. Also, think about having a close friend or relative come to your appointment with you if you would like someone to help you understand and remember answers to your questions. Here are some other things to keep in mind: All medicines count. Tell your team of health care professionals about all the medicines you take, including prescription and overthe-counter (OTC) medicines, such as pain relievers, antacids, cold medicines, and laxatives. Don't forget to include eye drops, dietary supplements, vitamins, herbals, and topical medicines, such as creams and ointments.
Eating habits. If you follow or have recently changed to a special diet (a very low-fat diet, for instance, or a high-calcium diet), talk to your doctor about this. Tell your doctor about how much coffee, tea, or alcohol you drink each day and whether you smoke. These things may make a difference in the way your medicine works.
Your lifestyle. If you want to make your medicine schedule more simple, talk about it with your doctor. He or she may have another medicine or other ideas.
Keep in touch with your doctors. If you regularly take a prescription medicine, ask your doctor to check how well it is working. Check to see whether you still need to take it and, if so, whether there is anything you can do to cut back. Don't stop taking the medicine on your own without first talking with your doctor.
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By Olga Berde Mahl, P.C.
This meant a great deal to me for my Mom and Aunt. How to provide compassionate and competent home care for my aging Mother and Aunt began to take over more and more of my life and time. In this trying time, I wanted and needed was a way to provide them with home care (I promised I would never put them in a nursing or old age home and they would stay in the home till the end). After searching I found a way to do IT! They did, Stay in the home that they loved until the end… with compassionate caring attendants, we selected and with all the nursing care they needed. The other challenge was to do all this while protecting their hard earned assets of a home, and savings, and other assets from retirement and pensions earned over a lifetime of work and protect those savings from government claw backs.
And we didn’t have five years to wait it out. No, the need was then not down the road. I found a good solid legal way out for us and I can help you do the same for your family. In the end, they had compassionate care with people we chose, who were paid a salary, who got vacation pay, health insurance and other benefits, all paid for by Uncle Sam. And there was no five years “lookback”, as with certified nursing homes, only thirty (30) days from setting up the plan for qualified home care. As a lawyer dealing in Elder Law and Trusts and Estates, let me help you to find the way out of your woods for your elders and your family. For more information, call Olga Berde Mahl at 914-336-2080 or visit www.obm-law.com
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How to help your loved one adjust to having elderly care providers Boomers & Beyond - Westchester
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When it’s time to bring in help, you might find yourself surprised if your elderly loved one isn’t as on board as you would have liked. There are lots of reasons your loved one might not like the idea, but you can help her to change her mind.
Broach the Topic Gently If you already know that your elderly loved one is resistant to the idea of having home care providers around, it’s a good idea to broach the topic as gently as you can. You want to offer your loved one a choice, but ultimately if you need help, this is a solid option. Try offering your loved one the choice of days that the elderly care provider comes by, for example. This is especially effective if you can be flexible about timing.
Call the Home Care Provider by a Different Title For some loved ones, simply hearing the phrase “elderly care provider” is frustrating and implies that they can no longer care for themselves. Whether this is the case or not is a moot point, of course, but you do still need to consider your loved one’s feelings on the matter. Try calling the care provider your assistant or use another term that your loved one prefers.
Make the New Assistant’s Arrival about You Another tactic that can help in this situation is if you make the arrival of your new “assistant” about you. That means that you let your loved one know that you’re the one who needs help, no matter what the situation actually is. In essence, this isn’t a lie because the elderly care provider is there to offer help to both you and your loved one.
Make Sure Everyone Gets Along Every new situation means that the people involved need to get to know each other and get along fairly well. This takes a little bit of time, so it may take a few visits before your loved one has warmed up a bit. Keep your finger on the temperature of the situation and make changes if necessary.
Start out Slowly By starting out slowly with fewer, shorter visits at first, you can help your loved one to realize that her elderly care provider is there to help her. As the situation warms up, you can increase the time that you’re away and the frequency with which your loved one’s home care providers stop by. Hiring help can be a delicate proposition, but you can make the situation work for you and your loved one with some planning.
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Home Instead Senior Care Network launches online service to help keep seniors safe
One of the worst scenarios for families caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease is a loved one wandering or getting lost. It causes immediate panic and concern, and unfortunately happens all too often. To help families keep their loved ones safe, the Home Instead Senior Care network has launched a free tool, the Missing Senior NetworkSM, now available in the New York city area. Found at www.MissingSeniorNetwork.com, the platform enables family caregivers to alert a network of friends, family and businesses to be on the lookout for a missing senior. The service provides a way to alert the network of a missing senior via text or email. Families can also choose to post an alert to the Home Instead Remember for Alzheimer’s Facebook page, connected to 270,000 followers. “These frightening occurrences lead families to call our office and ask for help,” said Brian Trainor of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Westchester and Putnam counties. “This resource was created to help tri-state area families understand the risk of wandering and have a tool that empowers them to quickly take action if a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia wanders.” The Missing Senior Network is part of Home Instead Senior Care network’s new Prevent WanderingSM program, which includes resources such as insight into what may trigger wandering events, steps families can take to help keep their loved ones safe, and tips on what to do if a wandering event occurs. Family caregivers should be aware of the following common triggers that may cause someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia to wander: Delusions or hallucinations. Those living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia may misinterpret sights or sounds, causing them to feel fearful and wander to escape their environment.
Overstimulation. Individuals living with dementia can become easily upset in noisy or crowded environments, triggering them to look for an escape from the chaos. Fatigue, especially during late afternoons and evenings. Individuals living with dementia may become tired, causing restless pacing and, eventually, wandering. Disorientation to place and time. Individuals may not recognize they are home and seek to return to a familiar place, such as a former workplace. Change in routine. Individuals living with dementia may become confused following a change of routine, wandering in an effort to return to a familiar place.
“We understand the topic of wandering is something many families coping with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia may avoid discussing,” said Jamie Lavin, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care serving central Suffolk County. “It’s important for families to understand the potential triggers for wandering and have a plan in place to help keep their loved ones safe.” For additional tips and program resources, visit www.PreventWandering.com, or contact your local Home Instead Senior Care office by visiting www.homeinstead.com/state.
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Tips for helping your elder avoid falls Boomers & Beyond - Westchester
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Taking a tumble is no trivial matter for older adults, but falling is by no means an inevitable part of aging, according to Elizabeth Landsverk, MD, founder of ElderConsult Geriatric Medicine. “At their worst, falls can cause hip fractures, broken bones and head injuries. But even when they don't injure people physically, falls can greatly affect an elder's quality of life,” she adds. “Many older adults curtail their activities and social lives simply because they fear falling, which can lead to negative effects such as isolation and depression.” Why do seniors fall? According to the National Council on Aging, several common factors increase the risk of falling among older adults. They include: Balance and gait issues: With aging often comes a loss of coordination, balance and flexibility, making falls more likely. Vision issues: Less light typically reaches the retina in older people, making it harder to see the things that might trip them.
Chronic health problems: With more than 9 in 10 seniors coping with at least one chronic medical condition such as foot pain, arthritis or diabetes - which can lead to pain, medication use, or inactivity - falls become more likely.
Medication use: Some drugs can trigger dizziness, dehydration or other side effects that can prompt falling. Home environment: “Many seniors have lived in the same home for years and years, so they don’t think about simple changes they should make to keep it safer as they get older,” Dr. Landsverk says.
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Fall prevention tactics Being aware of the risk factors for falling is a big step toward preventing falls from happening. Ask if they're worried too: Some older adults seem oblivious to their heightened fall risk, but others are keenly aware of the dangers. Best to have a physical therapist evaluate each elder to create a safe and effective treatment plan. Review their medications: With their doctor or pharmacist, have the elder review their use of over-the-counter and prescription drugs to determine if any may be causing dizziness or sleepiness, or combine to cause dangerous side effects affecting balance. Make sure their eyes have been checked: An annual eye visit is optimal, and eyeglasses should be updated as needed. Tweak their home environment: Hazards such as dim lighting, broken or uneven steps, clutter or throw rugs on the floor (which can slip), or a lack of handrails on the stairs or in bathrooms can add to the fall risk.
“The good news is that many falls can be prevented,” says Dr. Landsverk. “Helping your aging parent, grandparent or other loved one cut their falling risk ultimately helps them stay healthy and independent for as long as possible.”
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Anthony Macera, M.A. CCC-A, FAAA
NY State Licensed and Certified Audiologist & Hearing Aid Dispenser
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Do you ever have difficulty hearing or understanding speech in restaurants? At parties or family gatherings? Do you feel that people are mumbling all the time? Is the volume on your television creeping up? Is telephone conversation sometimes difficult to understand? If you answered yes to any of these questions, there is a strong possibility that you may have some degree of hearing loss. It has been shown that if a hearing loss is present, a person has to struggle to hear speech. Undue stress is put on that individual. This stress can have a negative effect on a persons quality of life. It can cause that person to avoid many social situations. This, in turn, can cause that person to become more isolated. Over the past 15 years Westchester Audiology and Hearing Aid Specialist, P.C. has been
helping people hear and communicate better by providing superior healthcare to their patients. A customized hearing healthcare solution will be identified by our New York State licensed and certified audiologist that will address you hearing loss and lifestyle needs. Our digital hearing devices cover the entire spectrum of hearing impairments. They will help you hear and communicate better with those around you. Most of our hearing devices come with an industry leading 4 Year Warranty. We are, also, one of the only area providers of Lyric, the first and only 100% invisible, extended wear hearing aid (worn up to 3 months!). So, why don’t you give us a call at 914-2539160 to schedule your complimentary hearing consultation and begin your journey to hearing like a PRO!
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