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about us
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Editor/Graphic Designer Mark, Kim and the Helms gang enjoy a meal together during a recent trip.
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Operations Manager Hello Readers! As we embark on our 12th year of publishing Healthy Horizons, we are excited about the changes that are occurring here and the surrounding areas. Over the past year, we have recognized that many are focusing more on health and wellness. We have met many lovely people who have provided us with positive feed back related to the magazine. It is truly a blessing to know that we are making a difference in the lives of so many people. Our continuing goal is to inspire healthy changes and thank our readers and advertisers for helping along the way. Feel free to contact any of us, any time. We’d love to hear from you!
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Contributing Writers Christa Martin Richard O’Connor Brian Scheri Cathy Turner Mike Vest Dr. L. Don Wilson
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contents Hello, chair. 6
Made by God.
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The Process
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wellness
Healthified chicken................................................................ 8
family
Health fair and run 12
Busy family? Healthy eating tips ........................................ 14
Wondering where to start?
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Memorable moments..........................................................19 Too much screen time?.......................................................20
health
10 benefits of drinking water.............................................. 24
Laser dentistry
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Caring for those who cared for us.......................................28
The golden
years
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community A unique boat
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Resource Guide..........................................................................38 Fun & Games..............................................................................42 Just for Laughs...........................................................................42 From the cover Florence’s famous O’Neal Bridge over the Tennessee River keeps residents and industry connected to everywhere.
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wellness Hello,
chair. Adapted by Cathy Turner from www.strongerseniors.com Health and Wellness Director of the YMCA of the Shoals
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As an older adult, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It helps your muscles to remain strong so you can keep doing your day-to-day activities without becoming dependent on others. Not doing any physical activity can be bad for you, no matter your age or health condition. Keep in mind, some physical activity is better than none at all. Even if you exercise only five minutes per day, that is more beneficial than none. You can work your way up to longer periods of exercise. An inactive lifestyle can cause older people to lose ground in four areas that are important for staying healthy and independent: strength, balance, flexibility and endurance. Daily exercise and physical activity can help older people maintain or partly restore these four areas. A chair exercise program such as the Y’s Chair Aerobics or Yoga in Chairs can be an important step toward gaining ground in these areas. The Y’s seated exercise programs were created with safety as the highest priority. While exercise and nutrition are important to the overall health of seniors, we do not want to injure ourselves in the process. Be sure to check with your doctor before beginning a new exercise program. Exercise should not cause pain or make you feel really tired. You might feel some soreness, a little discomfort, or a bit weary, but you should not feel pain. In fact, in many ways, being active will probably make you feel better. Older adults who have found a way to weave exercise into their lives have lowered their risk for serious health conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, poor digestion and obesity. Not only does it stave off health problems, but exercise actually adds independence and confidence to your life. There are many positive outcomes including flexibility and posture, help with balance, increased strength, coordination and reduction of falls. Strength training also helps alleviate the symptoms of chronic conditions such as arthritis and helps older adults main-
tain or lose weight because it revs up the metabolism and increases muscle mass as it helps to burn more calories. Many benefits of exercise aren’t just physical. Exercise aids your sleep by helping you to fall asleep more quickly, sleep more deeply and awaken less often during the night. It’s a mood booster, too! Endorphins produced by exercise reduce feelings of sadness or depression. Being active and feeling strong naturally helps you feel more self-confident and self-assured. This improved sense of well-being enhances your overall mood and attitude about life. Chair exercises are a great form of exercise for seniors, for those with disabilities, for people with poor balance, or for anyone else who has trouble standing or getting onto the floor to do exercise. Chair exercises for seniors are gentle on the body and are generally safe for most people to do. Come try Yoga in Chairs or Y Chair Aerobics at the Y. It could change your life!
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Crispy Baked Chicken
1 frying chicken (2 ½ - 3 pounds), cut into serving pieces 1 cup skim or buttermilk 1 cup corn flake crumbs 1 tsp. rosemary Freshly ground black pepper Remove all skin from the chicken; rinse and dry the pieces thoroughly. Dip in milk, mix corn flake crumbs with rosemary and pepper, and roll in the seasoned crumbs. Let stand briefly so coating will adhere. Place chicken in an oiled baking pan. (Line pan with foil for easy clean-up.) Do not crowd; pieces should not touch. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or more.
healthified chicken Barbecue Chicken Pizza Serves 4 1 cup pizza sauce 1 12-inch Italian pizza crust 8 green pepper rings 1 tomato, sliced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 4 ounces cooked chicken breast, sliced about 1-inch thick, with all visible fat removed 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce 1 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
Preheat the oven to 400 F. Spread the sauce evenly over the pizza crust. Add the pepper, tomato, mushrooms and chicken. Drizzle barbecue sauce over the pizza and top with cheese. Bake about 12 to 14 minutes. Cut the pizza into 8 slices and serve immediately. 8
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Black Bean and Chicken Chilaquiles
Cooking spray 1 cup thinly sliced onion 5 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1 (7 3/4-ounce) can salsa de chile fresco 15 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips 1 cup shredded queso blanco (about 4 ounces) Preheat oven to 450°. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add chicken; cook 30 seconds. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl; stir in beans. Add broth and salsa to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside. Place half of tortilla strips in bottom of an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer half of chicken mixture over tortillas; top with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture. Pour broth mixture evenly over chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until tortillas are lightly browned and cheese is melted.
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Quick Chicken Cacciatore
4 servings 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered 1 small onion, sliced 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup dry white wine 1 14-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup sliced jarred roasted red peppers, rinsed 1/4 cup quartered Kalamata olives Place flour in a shallow bowl. Cut each chicken breast in half on the diagonal to make 4 roughly equal portions; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour and transfer to a plate. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the flour. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add mushrooms, onion, rosemary and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the vegetables with the reserved flour and cook, stirring, until coated. Add wine to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add drained tomatoes, broth, roasted red peppers and olives; bring to a lively simmer over medium-low heat. Return the chicken to the pan and continue cooking, stirring once or twice, until the liquid has thickened slightly and the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Serve the chicken with the sauce, garnished with rosemary, if desired. from Eatingwell.com
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The process
... an Extreme Smile Makeover
By Dr. L. Don Wilson Signature Smile I proudly admit I am an avid Alabama fan and season ticket holder. I also have the utmost respect for Coach Saban and his leadership philosophies. I even have a football Coach Saban autographed for me one evening in his living room. Coach Saban often talks about “The Process,” or the stages you have to go through to be successful. He is quoted as saying, “People who don’t understand ‘The Process’ of hard work are like little kids in the back seat asking, ‘Are we there yet?’ You get where you are going one mile-marker at a time.” I think this quote sums it up perfectly, “You can’t get from A to Z by passing up B.” In our office when we build beautiful smiles and give patients the “smile of their dreams,” we also go through “The Process.” We strive to give each of our cosmetic patients a smile to which we are proudly willing to sign our name. Our goal is not to meet our patients’ expectations but to exceed them! Our cosmetic patients don’t just walk in one day and tell us they want a smile makeover, and we get started the next day. We invite prospective smile makeover patients to visit our office for a Free Smile Evaluation. We are so confident in our ability to give patients the smile of their dreams that we encourage patients to visit other dental offices before they select us to do their work. At Signature Smile we pay attention to every detail in the development of the perfect smile to fit each patient individually. At the Smile Evaluation Appointment we look at the color, shape, length, proportion, symmetry, and alignment of the teeth. Today everyone wants “white teeth,” and I mean “WHITE!” But they also want a natural look. We can provide both! Did you know that the shape of a person’s teeth should match the shape of their face? The length of the teeth 10
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can make a smile look “goofy” if too long and “gummy” if too short. Teeth should also appear in “Golden Proportions.” This is a height to width ratio that is naturally very pleasing to the eye. Ideally, teeth should be perfectly symmetrical on both the right and left side. And, of course, we want to make the alignment be as close to perfect as possible. In many cases this eliminates the need to wear braces for two years. A beautiful smile is not just about the “White” (teeth), it is also about the Pink (gums). A beautiful smile can be ruined if the gums are puffy, red, infected, or too long. If a patient has a “gummy smile,” we can do a “gum lift” with the laser in just a matter of minutes to dramatically improve the looks of a smile. We also look at the relationship of the lips to the teeth. Do the lips completely cover the teeth when the lip is relaxed? If so we can lengthen the teeth to allow just a little edge of tooth to show. We also look at the Vertical Dimension. Vertical Dimension is the distance from a point on the nose to a point on the chin. If those points are too close together the lips pooch out too much and allow the face to collapse, thus making the person look much older. By opening up or increasing the Vertical Dimension we can in essence do a “mini facelift.” And, lastly, we look at the width of the Buccal Corridor. The Buccal Corridor refers to the width across the arch from the bicuspids on one side to the bicuspids on the other. In other words, a wide Buccal Corridor can give the patient a wide beautiful smile, which we refer to as the “Julia Roberts Smile.” Signature Smile provides a Free Smile Evaluation Guide for our patients to allow them to go home and evaluate their own smile by standing in front of their bathroom mirror. The second step in “The Process” is to make lots of photos of the patient, giving us a close-up and full face view of their smile. We send these photos to daVinci Dental Studio, our cosmetic dental lab in Hollywood. DaVinci does the dental work you see on TV shows such as “Extreme Makeovers,” “The Swan,” and “The Doctors.” Angie, the graphic artist at daVinci, images the photos of our patients to show them exactly how they are going to look when we complete “The Process.” We also make models of their teeth and send those to Craig, the master lab technician at daVinci, who
Patient, before and after
provides the patient with a 3-D wax-up of exactly what their teeth will look like after we finish. And all of this occurs before we even start the work. Now our patient and my team know exactly what we are going to do to give this person “the smile of their dreams.” The third step in “The Process” is to actually prepare the teeth for the veneers or crowns as we planned, make an impression, and then construct a beautiful temporary for our patient to wear while their permanent crowns or veneers are being made at daVinci Dental Studio. Our temporaries are prepared according to the daVinci wax-up. Thus, they look like the finished crowns. Some dental offices boast about the fact they can prepare crowns in the office on the same day and that the patient does not have to wear a temporary. This is true. However, you cannot construct a crown in the office on the same day that will even remotely compare to the beauty and quality of the crowns and veneers carefully
constructed at daVinci by their master ceramists. Our crowns and veneers are designed to last the patient for many years, so wearing beautiful temporaries for two to three weeks is not a big deal. Some patients are concerned that their teeth will have to be ground down to little nubs in order to do crowns or veneers. We only have to remove about 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm of tooth structure to do a veneer, and in some cases we do not have to remove any tooth structure at all. The fourth step in “The Process” is to remove the temporary and cement the permanent crowns or veneers. We painstakingly bond our crowns or veneers in place with the best material on the market. The cement comes in various colors to influence the final internal shade of the crowns or veneers. This, coupled with the many layers of porcelain and translucency applied at daVinci, gives us the beautiful and natural results our patients want to achieve. The fifth and final step in “The Process” is to have the patient back in about a week to check their bite, do any final touchups, and make those beautiful “After” photos. As Coach Saban says, “It doesn’t matter what you are ranked until the end.” We believe the cosmetic results we achieve for our patients speak through the beautiful smiles of our patients. We don’t just do dentistry, we change lives! “What happened yesterday is history. What happens tomorrow is a mystery. What we do today makes a difference – the precious present moment.” – Nick Saban You can begin your journey today toward a life-changing, beautiful smile. All you have to do is call for a Free Smile Evaluation, because that is the first step in “The Process.”
Dr. L. Don Wilson is a 1978 graduate of the University of Alabama School of Dentistry where he received the Operative Dentistry Award. Dr. Wilson has served as one of the featured speakers for laser training at the renowned Las Vegas Institute (LVI) and the acclaimed Nash Institute. Dr. Wilson has authored numerous articles for such noted magazines as Dental Economics, LVI Visions, Ortho Tribune, Dental Products, and The Incisal Edge. Dr. Kristen R. Bentley attended dental school at University of Alabama Birmingham, and received a 1st place preclinical award in research at UAB’s annual Scholar’s Symposium. After graduation, Dr. Bentley attended a 12-month advanced education in general dentistry residency where she learned advanced dental techniques. www.readhealthyhorizons.com
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family
Throughout the year, many companies and organizations host health and wellness events in the area that are familyfun events, as well as a great way to learn about healthier lifestyles. In addition, many of these events are fundraisers, which make it a fun way to give to organizations that help in
By Christa Martin Helen Keller Hospital ways many individuals may not be able to do on their own. The Keller Wellcare Center holds such an event. The Wellness Run and Community Family Health Fair was held this past spring and sponsored by Helen Keller Hospital, Keller Wellcare Center, Keller Sportsmedicine and Kohl’s
health fair and run Cares. This fun family event boasted several important health-related activities. Activities were conducted at the Keller Wellcare Center on the campus of Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield. The Wellness Run featured a four mile run and a one mile fun run. Proceeds benefited the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Community Family Health Fair featured booths from local vendors, including Colbert County Health Department, Valley Chiropractic, Shoals Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Next Level, Jack-O-Lantern Farms, Northwest-Shoals Community College, North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic, Air Evac, Cardiovascular Institute of the Shoals, Tomsik Eyecare, Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind, Milner Rushing, 12
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PAWS, Kabel Hearing, Dr. Jimmy Gardner and more. The Sheffield Fire Department was on hand with their Smoke House for fire education. The LifeSouth Blood Mobile was on site for those who wished to make a blood donation. Also, there were two children’s educational sessions – Kids’ Nutrition and Kids’ Fitness. A check presentation was made from the Kohl’s Department Store to the Keller Wellcare Center’s Get Fit and Go program. Kohl’s commitment to the Get Fit and Go program is made through the Kohl’s Cares merchandise program with 100 percent of the net profit benefits children’s health and education programs. What a great way to spend the day!
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busy family? The dynamics of the family unit has changed over the years. The majority of families have parents that both work, and often more than one job. This makes meal planning an often hectic operation, often resorting to fast food, take out, pizza delivery or grab and go items at the supermarket. The following are simple suggestions for eating healthy while on the run.
If you go to restaurants
s Pass on the bread and butter or limit consumption to one serving s Drink water, or low fat milk s Order appetizer portions for portion control s Pass on the fried foods
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If you go to fast food restaurants
s Watch portion sizes - no need to supersize. s Look for deli-style fast food, they assemble it how you want it. Pile on the veggies! Watch the condiments – hold the mayo! s Substitute a baked potato or fruit options for French fries. s Be careful with salads. They can often equal the calories and fat of burgers and fries if you overdo it on the bacon bits, cheese and dressing. s Pass on the regular sodas and milkshakes.
Eating in the car
s Water s Raisins, apricots, or other dried fruits
healthy eating tips ... s Breakfast bars or granola bars s Peanut butter crackers or pretzels s Fresh fruit or yogurt s Make a sandwich to eat on the way s String cheese
Grab ‘n’ go food
Many supermarkets and restaurants have grab and go sections – choose from: s Rotisserie chicken – pair it with a bag of salad, whole grain rolls. s Sliced lean roast beef, onion rolls, potato salad and fresh fruit. s Thin crust cheese pizza (ready to bake); top with pre-cut vegetables from the produce section (peppers, mushrooms, etc.) and pair with a bagged salad mix.
Don’t forget about the crockpot
The crockpot is a great option to throw together in the
morning and dinner is served when you come home. Newer crockpots now have timers that can be set to adjust to a holding temperature. Simple “throw-togethers” may include a beef roast, onions, potatoes, carrots. For seasoning, onion soup mix is simple choice. Plenty of peppercorns and garlic cloves with worcestershire sauce is tasty choice as well. Be sure to add at least a half cup of water to any basic meat and vegetable combination. Chicken covered with Italian dressing is simple and tasty, with no additional water needed. Serve with salad or steamed vegetables, pasta or rice. Soups and stews such as lentil or chili are great make aheads. If mornings aren’t a good time for preparing a more complicated crockpot meal, clean, cut and prepare everything the night before, then throw in the pot before heading out for the day. Eating healthier can be simple - and not as expensive as you might think - it’s all a matter of learning what to eat and making it a healthy habit.
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Instead of wondering where to start ... With so many options out there, we understand how overwhelming and uncertain this decision may appear. Just remember: you and your family are not alone. At Home Instead, we understand the desire for your loved one to stay safely at home without losing any personal freedom. With everything from hourly, in-home oneon-one care to a more intensive level of care elsewhere, making the right choice can be a tremendous undertaking. Every situation is different and requires different types of care. In fact, 78 percent of adults living in this community and in need of long-term
care depend on family and friends as their only source of help, 14 percent receive a combination of informal and formal care and 8 percent use only formal care. So as you do your research and narrow down your options, it’s important to identify your unique needs and find a solution that fits you and your family perfectly. Then you will be on your way toward making a positive change in your life and the life of your loved one. For more information on how Home Instead can help you and your family, call us today at 256.764.4316 or find us online at www.returninghome.com
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What is your biggest concern regarding your aging loved one?
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Are you worried about supporting your aging loved one while also keeping up with the needs of your spouse, kids, job, home and your personal needs?
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Are you making comprises in your life due to your responsibilities as a caregiver?
What do you need to help create balance in your life? What do you need to feel confident that your loved one can remain safely at home?
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Although many people will influence our lives for better or for worse, there are those certain few that will affect us on a greater scale than all others. One of the people who has the potential to make an indelible print on our lives forever is our father. And each man who decides to become a father must realize that with the title comes a grand responsibility. God certainly helps fathers with the information to become the men they need to be. The word of God is filled with divine guidance for every father. Let’s notice one such passage as God describes the making of a dad in Proverbs 20:3-7: “It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel. The lazy man will not plow because of winter; He will beg during harvest and have nothing. Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep water, But a man of understanding will draw it out. Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, But who
By Richard O’Connor can find a faithful man? The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him.” Dads Need Patience (v. 3) One translation of this passage says, “It is an honor for a man to remain far from strife; but every fool shows his teeth.” We have all seen angry and irritable dogs who showed their teeth, but what kid wants to be around an irritable dad who is constantly growling at them? God’s dad works to make his personality one that is positive and patient and
demonstrates the characteristics of his heavenly father. A constant prayer of each father should be: “Lord, help me control my temper, help me to demonstrate more love for my children and may they see me smile at them more and more.”
Dads Need to Work Hard (v. 4)
I have often said that my dad is the hardest working man I have ever been around. I still believe that to be true. He helped us boys to learn not to be afraid of working hard and doing your best at what you do. Too many fathers today go to work and then come home and plop down in front of the TV for the rest of the night thinking their job is done. But God’s dad knows that the Word says, “redeem the time” and that spending time with children is all part of a day’s work. Although my dad worked very hard, he always had time to throw the ball with us in the backyard and to be at all of our events. A good dad knows hard work doesn’t end at the job site, but that it continues at home with the wife and kids!
Dads Need to Be Faithful (v. 6)
men will state their love for their wives and children - but how do they demonstrate that love? Is it with time spent with them in meaningful conversation or activities? Is it taking time to help meet the emotional needs of his family? Is he taking the role of the spiritual leader in the home? This world needs more faithful dads - but more importantly your home needs a faithful dad!
Dads Need to be Righteous (v. 7)
“The righteous man walks in his integrity.” Living righteously is more than simply attending church services. It is living a life of integrity committed to Jesus Christ. Being a disciple of Jesus includes being dedicated to His word, to prayer, which equates to learning more about Him and asking for the power to become more like Him! May God bless all of our dads with the determination to enhance their lives and become more like their heavenly Father. And by doing so make the lives of their children immeasurably better by them having a dad made by God.
God’s dad is a faithful man. Many
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memorable A Sunday School teacher asked her students to take sometime on Sunday afternoon to write a letter to God. They were to bring their letters back the following Sunday. One little boy wrote, “Dear God, we had a good time at church today. Wish you could have been there.” Another little boy wrote, “Dear God, thank you for my baby
brother, but I prayed for a puppy.” A little girl wrote, “Dear God, if You watch me in church on Sunday, I’ll show You my new shoes!” Another interesting letter came from a young girl. “Dear God”, she wrote, “please send me a real live pony. I promise I never asked for anything before. You can look it up.” www.readhealthyhorizons.com
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Too much screen time? Children growing up today spend more time with technology than any previous generation. Unfortunately, this also means that they spend more time sitting in front of a screen. But at what point have the kids had too much? From tablets and cell phones to TV’s and laptops, children have a lot of opportunity for screen time. Although there are educational programs and apps, the negative effects of having too much media exposure seem to outweigh the positive. “On average, kids spend about seven hours a day on media, but we’d really prefer to see kids playing,” said Dr. Dan Marullo, pediatric neuropsychologist at Children’s of Alabama. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children under the age of two not watch any television and that older kids have no more than two hours of screen time per day. “If you are starting to see your child not spending as much time interacting with other families or friends, not playing, not engaging in favorite activities, research shows that there can be a link between too much media exposure and obesity and hypertension,” he said.
Problems paying attention and concentrating, depression or anxiety, and even aggression can also be signs that your child has had too much media exposure.
Send your kids outside to play, or go play with them! Set a good example. Put down your cell phone and exchange watching television for something active. Limit the number of screen time hours.
When a program is over, turn the television off instead of surfing the channels. Set up a “media free zone” that includes bedrooms and the kitchen during dinner. Make a screen time schedule that all members of the family abide by.
There are alternatives to TV - the list to the right provides a few ideas to help get children away from the screen.
The amount of fun activities you and your kids can do without the TV and tablets are endless. For more information on how to have healthy screen time habits, visit www. childrensal.org.
Make TV time a family affair. Involve them in a sport such as baseball, ballet, lacrosse or swimming. www.readhealthyhorizons.com
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health As long as we can remember, we were always told to drink plenty of water every day to be healthy. But why is drinking water so important? What can water give us that we can’t get from juices, sodas, teas, and other drinks? There are many reasons we need to drink more water and below are ten of those reasons:
n Between 60 to 70% of our body is made from water. Our blood, muscles, tissues, and other important parts of our body are basically water as well. It only makes sense that we need to drink a lot of water to keep our bodies running properly. n Kidneys function more efficiently in the presence of abundant water supply and it helps maintain this healthy vital organ. 24
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Governor’s Commission on Physical Fitness & Sports n Water lowers the caloric intake which promotes weight loss. People should drink 8-10 cups of water daily before, during and after any type of physical activity. n Water increases energy levels and combats fatigue. That means you’ll feel more energetic when doing exercises. Water also helps to fuel your muscle; and helps prevent dehydration especially during physical activity. n Water helps to relieve headache and back pains. Although many reasons contribute to headache, dehydration is the common one. n Water is essential for relieving stress and tension in the brain. It has also been proven to help reduce anxiety. n During hot and humid days at the ball field, not only should our little athletes stay hydrated, but parents must continue to drink water, as well. n Water can also serve as an appetite suppressant. More times than not we aren’t hungry and are simply eating out of convenience and boredom. n A study of 20,000 adults who drank five or more 8-ounce glasses of water a day were less likely to die from a heart attack or other heart disease-related causes than those who drank fewer than two glasses a day. n Drinking plenty of water will keep your blood ways clean! Since exercise, along with a healthy diet, is an important contribution to the lowering of cholesterol, once again, water needs to be drank in order to replenish what was lost.
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Laser Dentistry
A different kind of dentistry By Dr. L. Don Wilson Signature Smile
Let’s face it, nobody likes to go see the dentist. It’s just a cold, hard fact of life! Dentists are used as an example of all things difficult and unpleasant, such as “It’s like pulling teeth” or “That’s about as pleasant as a root canal.” Dentists try to counteract this perception in everything we do. We hire friendly receptionists to make
with state-of-the-art dental equipment. Yet, we inevitably break that mood as soon as two things happen. One, we bring out the anesthetic syringe for the proverbial “Shot,” and two, we step on the foot pedal and introduce the whine and vibration of the proverbial “Drill.” I have been a dentist more than 35 years, and we are on the “cutting edge” of technology. But, at the end of the day, we have not been able to eliminate the “Shot,” the “Drill,” and
“I had two fillings done with the Solea laser, I did not get a shot, and I didn’t feel a thing! I was able to go directly from my dental appointment to the office and get on with my day because I was not numb. What a pleasant dental visit!” Jan Ingle Purchasing Agent, SBS Electric.
phone calls to our office as pleasant as possible. We decorate the office with soothing colors and play calming background music. We provide patients with comfortable treatment chairs that heat, massage, and surround them
the “Numb Lip” – until recently! It is a different day in dentistry! Enter Solea. Solea is the first CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser system ever cleared by the FDA for hard tissue (teeth) and soft tissue (gums) ablation or vaporization. Did you get what I just said? We can now remove the decay from teeth or treat gums with a laser and not a drill. It’s fast, precise,
virtually noiseless, and anesthesia-free for the majority of procedures. Whoa! What did you just say? You read it correctly. Anesthesia-Free and, yes, that means NO SHOT, NO DRILL, and NO NUMB LIP! Are you kidding me? You mean I can now go to the dentist and have a cavity filled without getting a shot and a numb lip? Plus, I don’t have to listen to that dreaded drill? Big fat, YES! You got it! How is this possible? In January of 2014 Convergent Dental introduced the Solea Dental Laser. It is the only 9300 nanometer wavelength CO2 with FDA approval available in the world. Solea operates at a unique wavelength with sophisticated, yet simple, computer controls that enable high-speed, precision cutting. Solea uses an oxygen-18 isotope and other modifications to match the peak absorption of hydroxyapatite (tooth structure) which allows it to actually “Vaporize Tooth Enamel.” Solea’s powerful 9300 nanometer beam is optimized by galvos, computer-controlled motors that move mirrors inside the handpiece. The mirrors manipulate the beam thousands of times per second, creating patterns that are perfect for the vaporization of tooth structure. Galvos are a key component in Computer Aided Preparation (CAP), which provides speed, accuracy, and control unprecedented in any dental laser. And because it allows us to eliminate the injection of anesthetics and sharp burs spinning in drills at 250,000 rpm, the Solea Dental Laser is perfectly safe!
But I thought dental lasers have been around for 15 years? Yes, that is true. We have been using lasers for every one of those 15 years. In fact, I have taught dentists all over the country how to use those lasers from years past. But this is a new day and a totally different laser. Where other lasers fell short, the new Solea laser delivers. This is the laser dentists and patients have been waiting to see for 15 years – and now it is here! This is the biggest countermeasure I have ever found to the bad image of dentistry. Soon pain and anxiety will be a thing of the past, because Solea completely changes what it means to go to the dentist!
laser. Signature Smile is excited to be one of the selected dental offices to introduce this complete paradigm shift in traditional dentistry. Best of all, we have one in both locations – Florence and Bridge Street in Huntsville. Thanks to Solea we are able to deliver a different kind of dentistry. If you don’t like Shots, and you don’t enjoy the whine of the Drill, and you hate having to leave the dental office with a Numb Lip, then laser dentistry with the new Solea laser might just be what the doctor ordered. It’s a Different Experience than anything you have ever had before. It’s a Different Day in the dental profession. No more shots, no more drills, and no more numb lips. It’s Solea Laser Dentistry ... a Different Kind of Dentistry. For more infomation on this new technology find Signature Smile online at www.76smile.com or Convergent Dental at www.convergentdental.com.
This is the biggest countermeasure I have ever found to the bad image of dentistry. Soon pain and anxiety will be a thing of the past, because Solea completely changes what it means to go to the dentist! Will every dental office have one of the new Solea lasers? Perhaps at some point in the future, but it will take several years for dentists around the country to learn and adopt this new technology. There are currently only 50 private dental offices that have a Solea
“As one of the most experienced and knowledgeable laser dentists in the country, Dr. Wilson is an ideal early user of Solea. We are very excited about the pivotal role Dr. Wilson will play in educating dentists throughout the country and around the world on Solea and the new era in anesthesia-free, pain-free dentistry.” Michael J. Cataldo,CEO Convergent Dental www.readhealthyhorizons.com
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Mitchell-Hollingsworth has provided the Shoals area with long term nursing care since 1952. Over the years, many additions have been made to make the facility what it is today. In 2006, The Summit Rehab was built to provide short term rehabilitation to the Shoals area and surrounding cities. The Summit at Mitchell-Hollingsworth is a separate 28-bed, sub-acute, short term rehabilitation center that provides residents with physical, occupational and speech therapy. Physical therapy assists residents in walking, teaches wheel chair transfer techniques, provides orthotic and prosthetic device evaluation and training, along with caring for wounds. Occupational therapy addresses self-care skills such as breathing, dressing, eating, food preparation and contracture management and splinting. Speech therapy focuses on improving communication, swallowing skills, vital stem to help restore swallowing and cognitive retraining to increase functional independence with decision making, reasoning and memory. Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is the 2010 recipient of the Silver Achievement in Quality national award. The award is presented by the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living. Mitchell-Hollingsworth is one of 38 organizations in the United States to receive this recognition. Recipients of this award demonstrate performance that has evolved from sustainable approaches in care and concepts of visionary leadership. Other categories judged include focus on the future, resident focused service and management innovation. MitchellHollingsworth previously received the bronze award. They are ranked as a CMS 5 Star Facility. This ranking is comprised of health ratings, quality health measures and staffing. The Mitchell-Hollingsworth staff provides quality care to its residents making them feel at home and comfortable during their time in the facility. Daily activities are planned to keep residents active and social. Mitchell-Hollingsworth invites you to call for additional information or to set up a tour of the facility.
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As advocates for the aging population, NACOLG’s desire and mission is to promote independence and dignity for those they serve. This begins with the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) which is a comprehensive and coordinated system of information and access for all persons seeking long term services and supports through the agency as well as through community resources. Programs provided by NACOLG’s Area Agency on Aging include 25 senior centers which offer daily activities, nutritious meals, free health screenings, special planned outings and much more. For seniors unable to leave their homes the senior centers offer a homebound meal program. Other programs include the Alabama Medicaid Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program, which is designed to provide services to seniors and those with disabilities whose needs would otherwise qualify them for placement in a long term care facility. For residents of long term care facilities and their families NACOLG has the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. The Ombudsman is an advocate for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities and works to protect the health, safety, welfare and rights of residents. The Alabama Cares Program provides support for caregivers through providing information, assistance, as well as temporary respite and supplemental services on a limited basis. The State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) provides education, counseling and information for Medicare Beneficiaries to allow them to make informed choices regarding their insurance benefits. SHIP, along with Senior Medicare Patrol Program (SMP) works to keep beneficiaries from becoming victims of insurance fraud. Working hand in hand with SHIP is the Senior RX Program which is a prescription drug assistance program for Alabamians age 55+. Including persons with disabilities of any age who have a chronic medical condition and have no prescription drug insurance and meet the income requirements. For those in the NACOLG region age 60 and older, legal assistance is available which includes counsel, advice and representation in civil, non-fee generating cases such as: access to public benefits, advance directives for financial, routine medical and end of life decision making and wills. NACOLG also has the Senior Employment Program for low income seniors who are 55 and older. This program allows them to work with host agencies within the community to refresh their job skills in order to find permanent employment. To receive information on these and other programs please call (256)389-0530 or 1-800-838-5845.
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community In 1977, Steve J. “Bassin’” Bynum, sold his first boat. And although he has sold thousands of boats locally as well as across the country, his work is still not done. One of the things that is extremely important to Steve, who is the President and CEO of CustomBilt Boats and Fishing Products, is ease of accessibility and a boat that functions well for everyone. Steve said his vision in boat building has been to customize a boat the way a fisherman wants it, and that vision has provided the business with a quality, lifetime product - a boat designed by fishermen for fishermen. In 2005, he designed a boat that goes not only in inches of water, but is uniquely designed to be used as a dock or pier. This boat found its way to many pond owners, and avid fishermen for many farm ponds, rivers and lakes. “I named it the Custombilt Pondtoon and now have three models that are shipped nationwide. One of the major features of our boat is that it provides stability and easy access for on and off the boat. Individuals who have a handicap and cannot get into other type boats, have found this type Pondtoon to fit their personal needs for what they love to do - fish,” Steve said. As shown in the photo above, the Pondtoon can easily be manuevered to the shoreline. All that is necessary to get a wheel-chair bound person onboard comfortably and safely is a ramp. The open design of the boat, allows for easy transfer to the fishing chair. “Recently, having met and become more involved with Wounded Warriors, as well as seeing other people with mobility issues, along with my own hip replacements, has led me to the idea of ‘hope in a boat.’ My hope is that our boat can once again, for many handicapped, get them outdoors and on board so they can fish and enjoy Mother Nature,” he said. Steve shared that he would like to see his idea of “hope in a boat” grow in a way that helps make people more aware of the potential of the Pondtoon for handicapped individuals. Compiled by Gwen Bishop Editor 32
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“My love for fishing and the outdoors keeps my dream alive,” he said. With a continued vision to build innovative, durable and comfortable aluminum boats, CustomBilt has emerged as a leader in the design and building of small to mid-sized pontoon boats. Steve is the designer of the all-welded aluminum Pondtoon boat, a design which has proven successful in exceeding all boating expectations for the avid fisherman, river and pond angler, duck and bow hunter, as well as families with children, grandchildren or handicapped individuals.
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continued from page 32 The Pondtoons are factory assembled in three standard sizes, and the company offers options and additional features that allow customers to equip the boat for each individual need. Steve received a letter from a satisfied customer recently. “After being disabled for the last couple of years, (the boat) has allowed me the freedom to get out and enjoy the lake ...,” the letter reads, “the all-aluminum construction cannot be beat. The easy on/easy off also cannot be beat, whether it is getting on the boat from the bank or stepping off the seawall. Overall, I cannot be happier with this boat. Thank you so much for everything and helping me get back a little bit of normalcy in my life.” Located at 820 Sizemore, Hwy. 27 South in Geneva, Steve and his staff invite everyone to stop by for a visit and a tour of the factory. They are also reachable by phone at 334.684.2210, or find more information about the company online at www.boatsandfishing.com. “The economy may be tough right now and people are having rough times, but customers tell me that being able to get outdoors, fish or boating with family is what drives them to make a boat purchase,” he said. This vision of helping people live their lives to the fullest, is what keeps Steve working hard and striving to create a boat that anyone, anywhere can enjoy.
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ACCOMMODATIONS Residence Inn by Marriott (256) 764-9966
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ASSISTED LIVING Brentwood Retirement Community (256) 381-7443
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CANCER CARE CENTERS Bethesdsa/Valley Regional Cancer Center (256) 383-5211 Center for Cancer Care (256) 355-0370
Townsend Hearing Aid Center (256) 381-9444
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HEART HEALTH CENTERS Tennessee Valley Cardiovascular Center PC (256) 766-2118
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DENTAL CENTERS Dr. William A. McClanahan (256) 767-7141
The Heart Center (256) 340-5185
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HOME HEALTH CARE Alacare Home Health and Hospice (256) 381-9247 Amedisys Home Health (256) 766-1817
Colbert County Home Health Agency (256) 383-1234 Columbia Cottage Florence (256) 760-0442 Country Cottage Assisted Living (256) 332-4707 Hilltop Assisted Living (256) 767-2510 (256) 767-2550 Keystone of Florence (256) 767-7676 If busy call (256) 760-4252 Merrill Gardens at Florence (256) 740-6999 Morningside of Sheffield (256) 381-1058 Wellington Place—Muscle Shoals (256) 386-7177 38
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Elder Care Services (256) 740-8249 Teena McLaughlin, DMD (256) 764-6677
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EAR, NOSE & THROAT Tennessee Valley Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic (256) 381-6673
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ELDER LAW Elder Law Practice (256) 389-8820
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FITNESS CENTERS YMCA of the Shoals (256) 246-9622
HEARING AID CENTERS Beltone (205) 822-0700
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Home Instead Senior Care (256) 764-4316 Hospice of Tennessee Valley (256) 767-1322 Milner Rushing Home Care/Pharmacy (256) 386-5220
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HOMEMAKER SERVICE Home Instead Senior Care (256) 764-4316
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HOSPICE Alacare Home Health and Hospice (256) 381-9247 Aseracare Hospice (877) 350-8688
Gentiva Hospice (256) 764-0873
Schofield Medical (256) 767-5509—Florence Scrubs Elite (256) 760-2088 Southern Patient Care (256) 383-8999
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NURSING HOMES Burns Nursing Home (256) 332-4110 Shoals Hospital (256) 386-1600-General Information Shoals Outpatient Surgery (256) 760-0672
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INDEPENDENT LIVING Park Place Retirement Community (256) 386-5504
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Southern Care Hospice (256) 248-2320 HOSPITALS
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ECM East (256) 768-9888-General Information Russellville Hospital (256) 332-1611- General Information Red Bay Hospital (256) 356-9532
Florence Nursing & Rehab Center (256) 766-5771 Glenwood Rehab & Convalescent Center (256) 766-8963
MASTECTOMY APPAREL AND PROSTHESES The Uniform Shop (256) 764-8422
Green Oaks Inn (256) 767-2080
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MEALS-ON-WHEELS Community Action Agency (256) 766-4330
Central Pharmacy (256) 766-4200
Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital (256) 768-9191
El Reposo Nursing Facility (256) 757-2143
IN HOME CARE Adult Sitters Agency (256) 765-1272
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Alabama Healthcare Equipment (256) 381-5911
Decatur General Hospital (256) 341-2000
Generation Red Bay (256) 356-4982
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Harbert Hills Academy Nursing Home (731) 925-5495 Hilltop Assisted Living (256) 767-2510 (256) 767-2803 Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home (256) 757-2103
Community Health LLC (256) 247-7094
Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (256) 740-5400
HCIG (256) 247-0888—Rogersville
NHC Healthcare Moulton, LLC (256) 974-1146
Hospice of The Shoals (256) 767-6699
Russellville Health Care Inc. (256) 332-3773 Terrace Manor Nursing & Rehab Inc. (256) 332-3826
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ORTHOPEDICS Shoals Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, PC (256) 718-4041
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PEDIATRICS Infants and Children’s Clinic (256) 764-9522
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Lakeshore Pediatrics (256) 386-4151
Massey Drugs (256) 718-3500
Pediatric and Family Practice (256) 332-5901 (256) 332-2414
Medical Center Pharmacy (256) 381-4311 (Sheffield)
REHABILITATION CENTERS Generation Red Bay (256) 356-4982 (256) 356-4953
Easter Seal-Northwest Alabama Rehabilitation Center (256) 381-1110 Glenwood Rehab & Convalescent Center (256) 766-8963
Shoals Pediatric Group (256) 766-3983 Tennessee Valley Pediatric Associates (256) 381-6963
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Integrity Therapy Group (256) 764-1442
PHARMACIES Avalon Discount Drugs (256) 314-1001-Muscle Shoals
Barnes Health Care Pharmacy (256) 764-3961 Barnett Drug Store (256)247-5451 Central Pharmacy (256) 766-4200 Chad’s Pay-less Pharmacy (256) 766-3298 City Pharmacy (256) 331-1919
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J. W. Sommer Rehab Unit at Shoals Hospital (256) 386-1671 Northgate Pharmacy (256) 766-1224
Keller Landing Health & Rehab (256) 383-1535
Northwood Pharmacy (256) 767-3100
NHC Healthcare Moulton, LLC (256) 974-1146
Redmont Pharmacy (256) 356-9000
Restoration Ranch (256) 381-0930
Rite Aid (256) 766-7450-Florence (256) 766-2144-Florence GNC (256) 383-1970-Sheffield
Shoals Hospital (256) 386-1600
Shoal Pharmacy (256) 389-9800 Tim’s Discount Pharmacy (256) 766-7170 Village Discount Drugs (256) 381-8060 PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE
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Crossroads Pharmacy (256) 247-5833
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SCHOOLS Covenant Christian (256) 383-4436
CVS (256) 766-2125-Florence (256) 381-7641-Muscle Shoals (256) 356-9204-Red Bay
Mars Hill Bible School (256) 767-1203
Killen Corner Drug Store (256) 757-2166 Kmart Shoals (256) 381-0631 Logan Pharmacy (256) 974-1770 40
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PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES Shoals Psychiatric Medicine (256) 768-1237
Shoals Christian School (256) 767-7070 SENIOR CENTERS/SENIOR SERVICES Double Springs M-P Senior Center (256) 489-5479
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East Colbert Senior Center (256) 446-5327
AACLS Advanced Air Ambulance (800) 633-3590
Healing Place, The (256) 383-7133
ElderCare Services (256) 740-8249
Quad Cities Taxi and Limousine (256) 767-0220
Help Center (256) 766-7663
Florence Senior Center (256) 760-6668
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Senior Friends Program (256) 331-9989
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WHEEL CHAIR, LIFTS, & RAMPS Northgate Home Health Care Inc. (256) 767-2273
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WOUND CARE CENTERS ECM East Wound Healing Center (256) 768-9888
Senior Rx (256) 389-0532 Sheffield Multi-Purpose Center (256) 386-5636 Underwood Petersville Community Center (256) 764-1388 Waterloo Multi-Purpose Senior Center (256) 764-1960 SLEEP DISORDER CENTERS
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Shoals Urological Associates, PC (256) 381-5510 VOLUNTEER SERVICES/SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS CASA (256) 765-0041
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Northwest Sleep Center PC (256) 332-6363 SPECIALTY CARE ASSISTED LIVING Green Oaks Inn (256) 767-2080 TRANSPORTATION
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Colbert Caring Center (256) 381-8464 Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama (256) 764-4330 – Florence (256) 332-7534 – Russellville
References: The Real Yellow Pages (June 2013-2014) September 2, 2014; www.411.com, September 2, 2014 and www.yellowpages. com, September 2, 2014. The Real Yellow Pages (June 20122013) September 19, 2013; www.411. com September 19, 2013 and www. yellowpages.com September 19, 2013 The Real Yellow Pages (June 2011-2012) October 15, 2012; www.411.com October 17, 2012 and Northwest Council of Local Governments from http://www.nacolg.com/Department_of_ Aging_Services/index.html The Real Yellow Pages, (June 2009-2010) June 25, 2010 The Real Yellow Pages, Shoals Area June 2008 Retrieved April 10, 2008 from Northwest Council of Local Governments from http://www.nacolg.com/Department_of_ Aging_Services/index.html Disclaimer: Healthy Horizons provides this resource directory free of charge. Healthy Horizons strives to assure that the information contained in this directory is accurate and up to date. However, the user is advised that Healthy Horizons does not endorse the organizations listed in this directory, nor does exclusion in this directory signify disapproval. The consumer is strongly encouraged to seek information from the organization and assess if this organization meets your particular needs.
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