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Services for Seniors
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My elderly family member cannot get their words out like normal and we’re up all night. What is this sudden change?
This could be due to many reasons. The elderly person could be experiencing a change in mental status that we sometimes call delirium. They could also be enduring a mood disorder such as depression. Or, they could be in the next stage of a slowly progressing dementia. Delirium usually is characterized by a sudden change in the person’s ability to concentrate, problem solve and pay attention. Sometimes they will be as though they cannot control their emotions and we call this agitation. The underlying cause of delirium is best determined by a medical doctor. Such diagnoses as an infection or change in metabolic functioning can cause Beverly J. Matthews, PsyD delirium. Symptoms of depression in an older person include “aches and pains”, lack of energy, low motivation, isolating themselves and Darrin forgetfulness. Dementia is a slowly progressing disease that begins with the person not being ableShasteen, to organize tasks,RPH plan activities or appearing to lack a desire to participate in life in general. This is called executive functioning. The earliest stages of a dementia are hard to detect and not always noticeable in day to day conversations. It is important to distinguish the actual diagnoses because of treating each one individually. It is also important to rule out other factors that may be causing symptoms such as some medications and their side effects. The medical doctor is the expert in that area. If you have a friend, relative or neighbor with any of the above symptoms, they would most likely benefit from the services of a professional who is trained in the area of geriatrics and neuropsychology who is able to distinguish between the diagnoses and recommend appropriate treatment options and safety measures for the elderly person. Beverly J. Matthews PsyD is that individual in the Decatur area and has been here in the area for over 8 years. She can be reached at 217-876-7929. She is a member of Mature Resource Network a group of professionals with the best interest of the elderly in mind.
CENTRAL ILLINOIS NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES 5130 HICKORY POINT FRONTAGE RD. SUITE 260 DECATUR, IL 62526 • 217-876-7929
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What is Zerona™ and how does it work?
Zerona™ or Laser Lipo-dissolve™ is a low level laser that melts fat without surgery. Zerona targets your problem areas and painlessly reduces the fat in the tissues under your skin. Then your natural detoxification system simply eliminates the fat from your body. This treatment has zero surgery, zero pain and zero downtime. The entire process can be completed in 2 weeks, with forty minute relaxing treatments three times per Dr. Emmanuella Joseph week. Dr. Joseph is one of the original pioneers of this therapy with hundreds of patients that have continued inch loss in the past three years. Clinical trials have proven the amazing effects that the laser therapy has on fat cells. With these treatments you can see a dramatic reduction in cellulite, drop 2 to 7 pant or dress sizes, lose 3 to 9 inches and reduce stubborn fat from your neck, arms, abdomen, thighs, back, hips or love handles. Here’s what our patients are saying “I am now a size 6 from asize 10 in just two weeks! I love how my new clothes fit” LJ Decatur IL. Call (217) 424-0835 for an appointment with Dr. Joseph to see if Zerona™ or Laser Lipo-Dissolve™ is right for you.
Midwest Center for Plastic Surgery 1750 E. Lakeshore Dr. Suite 300 • Decatur • 424-0835 www.midwestplasticsurgery.com
Pharmacy
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Why am I limited on the amount of generic sudafed I can buy from the pharmacy?
A law was passed in 2005 to stop criminals from making methamphetamine by restricting access to the drug’s key ingredient: ephedrine or pseudoephedrine (PSE). Illinois law restricts the sale of products containing ephedrine or PSE in these ways: • IDENTIFICATION AND LOG REQUIREMENTS. A consumer wishing to buy products containing ephedrine of PSE must show a governmentissued photo ID and sign a log. This information will be Darrin Shasteen, RPH kept confidential but must be shown to law enforcement upon request. • PURCHASE LIMITS. A consumer may buy no more than two packages of products containing ephedrine or PSE in a single transaction. A consumer may buy no more than 7500 milligrams of ephedrine or PSE in a 30-day period. • PRESCRIPTIONS. Consumers with valid prescription for ephedrine or PSE are not bound by the restrictions of this law. Other restrictions also apply to this law, please ask your pharmacy how these may affect you.
RAMBO PHARMACY 144 E Leafland Av. • Decatur • 423-4466
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