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A Guide for Adults Age 50+ MAY - OCTOBER 2018

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FFIRST IRST EDITION EDITION OF OF THE SENIOR RESOURCES MAGAZINE! will become a “coffee table” piece, always at your fingertips to reference. However, should you prefer an online version of the full magazine, visit www.seniorresourcesva.com for a digital view. As this magazine evolves we commit to bringing you more and more articles of interest and resources we trust you will find beneficial to you, your friends and family members.

Pamela Bullock

Senior Resources Advertising Manager

Pilot Media is excited to provide seniors a magazine created and designed just for you! As we have approached this endeavor, we have learned there is so much to share about senior services, needs and living in Hampton Roads. With our senior population growing faster than any other demographic, you are an integral part of the Hampton Roads community, living longer and fuller lives. Our mission is to equip you with a guide to help you live life better and be well informed. The Senior Resources Magazine will offer you articles, tips, community connectivity, local senior interest stories and access to community businesses that focus on senior care and services. We trust you will ﬁnd the print edition to be of great value and hope that it

A special thank you to the many organizations that have embraced this new venture and have offered to serve as valuable distribution channels. Some of these organizations include the Alzheimer’s Association, City of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, PrimePlus, The Peninsula Agency on Aging, The Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, The Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA’s and Legacy Hospice, among others. The work that these and so many other organizations do to support the senior community in Hampton Roads is truly amazing. Please share your thoughts on what you would like to see in the next issue which will publish in November by contacting me at 757-446-2795 or email pamela.bullock@pilotonline.com. Enjoy the read!

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Our Stories Welcome Letter Local Senior Spotlight Seniors and Dental Issues Veterans Pension Senior Travel Foodbank Commodity Supplemental Food Program Making Your Golden Years Truly Golden Know the Ten Signs of Alzheimer’s What is Medicare? Hospice & Palliative Care Senior Resources Directory

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Our Advertisers Maico Audiology Services Currituck Tourism Greg Garrett Realty Konikoff Dentistry The Talbot on Granby World Class Travel Senior Services of Southeastern VA Aspinwall Security Storage & Van Woodlawn Funeral Home and Crematory Beth Shalom Village/Generations Home Health Care Arcadia Home Care & Stafﬁng City of Chesapeake Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury Atlantic Eye Consultants Quality Advantage Woods Financial City of Norfolk Jewish Family Service of Tidewater, Inc. Southern Trust Mortgage AmeriCare Plus Cindy Caskey Realtor® - BHHS Alzheimer’s Association Optima Health

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For info on advertising, editorial information or to receive copies, call (757) 446-2795. Senior Resources is published twice a year and distributed within The VirginianPilot and authorized distributors. Distribution of this magazine does not constitute an endorsement of information, products, or services. Copyright 2018 Senior Resources. All rights reserved.

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SPOTLIGHT

Ms. Thelma Best

Submitted by: Hope Lomax-Jones, FM-Senior Division and Carmelita Coleman, OVSC Supervisor

Ms. Thelma Best, pictured on the left at last year’s Senior Olympics.

s. Thelma Best was born in Norfolk Virginia on Cumberland Street. She graduated with honors from Booker T. Washington High School in 1948 and went on to attend business school. She tried to get a job in Norfolk but they were not hiring people of her color for ofﬁce work. Housekeeping, childcare and cleaning were the only types of jobs she was offered. So, she traveled

to New York City to find work. While traveling, she got on the wrong bus, got off and stopped in a business to use the restroom. When she came out, she asked the receptionist if the business was hiring. That company, MetLife, hired her and she remained a loyal employee for 17 years. She was nicknamed “the restroom girl” because she went in to use the restroom and came out with a job! When she returned to Virginia in 1988, she began going to the local recreation center where she met Miss Jean Saunders, a Norfolk Recreation, Parks & Open Space employee and she started attending the Norfolk Senior Olympics. Ms. Best still has every ribbon, medal and certificate that she has received, each noted with a description of when it was received. Ms. Best stated that when she first participated in the NSO, there were only a few African Americans participating. Now she looks forward to participating in the “walk” during Track & Field day, table games and just socializing with the many friends and staff that attend. In addition to being active with Norfolk Senior Olympics, Ms. Best is very active and walks for the Sickle Cell Anemia Walk where 3 years ago they named her the Mother of the Sickle Cell Walk. Ms. Best attributes her active lifestyle to eating good nutritious meals and comfortable shoes. She states that she was an active child so the Norfolk Senior Olympics makes her feel like a kid again. To us “Ms. Best” is timeless and is someone that everyone at the Norfolk Senior Olympics and surrounding Norfolk Community can be proud of, states Hope Lomax-Jones, RPOS FM-Senior Division & NSO Co-Chair. ■

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“You can sit on your private balcony in the morning or evening in your pajamas,” she said. When it comes to traveling on a cruise or out of the country, Bowen strongly recommends travel insurance. “When you are no longer in the United States and you have a medical need, Medicare does not cover you,” she said. Telephone assistance is available for medical transportation, replacing prescriptions in an emergency and helping with language barriers. Travel insurance can also cover lost passports. Even for group travel within the United States, Bowen said it is a good idea. For instance, if illness prevents travel, travel insurance will cover a non-refundable trip. It also covers lost,

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damaged or stolen luggage. When ﬂying, Bowen said it is important to carry all medications in their prescription bottle, in carry-on luggage. “Do not carry medication in the daily dose boxes. If you need one of those, take it empty and ﬁll when you get to your destination,” she said. Make arrangements in advance for mobile ground transportation within the airport when disembarking the airplane and changing airplanes if mobility is a problem. Travelers over 75 years old do not have to remove their shoes when going through security, she added. While there is much to consider when leaving home, Bowen said experiencing different cultures and places makes travel worth it. ■

SENIORS WANT TO MOVE AND WE WANT TO HELP! Moving can be a daunting experience for anyone, no matter your age! That is why Aspinwall Security Storage and Van acquired accreditation through the National Association of Senior Move Management to be more than just a moving company offering innovative programs, resources and expertise related to senior move management, transition and relocation issues affecting older adults. In addition, we have working relationships with many senior living communities in the local communities. When it is time to move from your home of 30, 40 or 50 years to relocate a lifetime of memories and treasures, it is overwhelming, stressful, and many times at an inconvenient time. A move is not about the boxes, but the people, emotions and feelings. Aspinwall takes special care for these moves that may be the result of illness, loss of a spouse, or the need to downsize/rightsize for retirement. Our goal is to give you and your family peace of mind, make a detailed plan that will work for your unique situation, provide all the necessary resources, and professional skills with careful follow-through to make your move smooth, timely and successful. Our specialized senior move services are customized speciﬁcally for you: • Our Professional Senior Move Manager will meet and listen to what you want and need to accomplish in your move • Assess the furnishings and personal items to be moved • Work with you and your family to sort through what you love and what you want to move to your new residence. Coordinate shipments locally, interstate, intra-state and internationally of heirlooms to your family. Provide resources for your estate and property sale (if needed) • Take measurements and pictures of the furniture that is moving, create ﬂoor plans to accommodate those pieces • Organize, label and meticulously pack your items and furnishings to avoid breaks and scratches • Unpack, organize and make your new residence ready to live in. Everything in its place; clothes in the closets, linens and personal items put away, food in the refrigerator, electronics connected and your bed is even made • All boxes and shipping materials disposed of • Kick up your feet, relax and enjoy your new home!

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COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM

The Commodity Supplements Food Program (CSFP) works to improve the health of low-income elderly persons by supplementing their diet with nutritious USDA Foods. CSFP supports seniors’ nutritional needs through provision of wholesome food to supplement their diet and help them stretch their food dollars. Seniors who qualify will receive a monthly, pre-packaged shelf-stable box of food and a box of cheese.

Who is eligible? CSFP is targeted to low-income seniors at least 60 years of age who meet income eligibility guidelines. Seniors must apply in person. During application/ certiﬁcation you will need to provide: • • • • •

Name Address (Proof of residency) Household Size Household Income* Proof of Identity - Driver’s License - Birth Certificate - Passport • Signature of Applicant • Date of Application *Income means gross income before deductions for such items as income taxes, employees’ social security taxes, insurance premiums, and bonds. Income will be verified by checking any of the following: Social Security Award Letter; Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI); pension or retirement statements (1099R); Pay stub or W-2 forms; Unemployment benefits statements; tenant certification program; Certified letter from a family member who make payments to the senior. All financial information is strictly confidential and used only to certify eligibility for CSFP

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What types of food will I receive? The food packages consist of 30-35 pounds of food, and will include items such as: • • • • • • •

Canned low sodium vegetable Canned fruits packed in juice or light syrup Pasta, white or brown rice Shelf-stable and instant dry milk Canned meat or ﬁsh Dry beans and peanut butter Cereal

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/ complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

For more information on this program, contact Katie Patrick, Agency Services Director at The Virginia Peninsula Food Bank at (757) 596-7188 X 109 or email kpatrick.hrfoodbank.org

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Making Your Golden Years Truly Golden By: Scott Kee

All these factors make this a great time for seniors to get a job. So, where do you start?

The US economy is rebounding and new jobs are being created every day. According to The President, at his 2018 State of the Union Address, there were 2.4 million jobs created in the US last year alone. At the same time, many older workers are retiring; opening up even more jobs.

First, you will need to deﬁne your employment goals and put them into an employment goals statement. The goals statement is for your eyes only, and will help you frame your job search and identify the aspects of employment that are important to you. It will also help you identify which job listings you want to either pursue or ignore.

f you have entered your “golden years” and are hoping to get back into the job market, there isn’t a better time than right now to jump in!

The unemployment rate is rapidly approaching “full employment”, which labor ofﬁcials put at around 3.5%. This will cause employers to seek out the currently unemployed, or underemployed workers, willing to go to work. They will be seeking employees who are reliable, capable, experienced and trustworthy.

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An employment goals statement could be something like………. “I want to work no more than 3 days a week, within 5 miles of home, in a job involving interacting with people, earning at least $25 per hour” - continued page 17

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As you develop your goals statement, be sure and include other aspects such as travel, learning new skills, relocation to a new town, or other unique factors pertaining to your ideal job.

■ Purchase a nice interview outfit…………be sure it’s current and fairly conservative. A nice new outfit will make you feel confident and show employers that you are a serious candidate

Next………..Develop a strategy. Lay out a timeline that will guide you along the path to employment. This timeline should include events and activities that will prepare you for employment. At the beginning of the timeline, put today’s date and at the end of the timeline, put the date at which you will be ready to go to work.

■ Develop and practice your interviewing skills……….. ﬁnd a friend, family member or coach that can assist you and provide constructive feedback

Some items to put on your timeline could include: ■ Energizing your network……..inform everyone you know that you are going back to work and what type of work you are seeking ■ Training…………..take some refresher training and update your basic computer and ofﬁce technology skills ■ Putting together a resume………..update an existing one or build a new and fresh resume

■ Start applying for jobs………….since over 80% of job-seekers ﬁnd a job through someone they know, leveraging your network is of vital importance So………..get organized and get out there, and rejoin the workforce. Your experience and qualiﬁcations will make you a choice candidate for employment, and will certainly make your golden years even more golden! ■

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Challenges in planning or solving problems

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Confusion with time or place

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Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships

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New problems with words in speaking or writing

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Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps

Decreased or poor judgement

Withdrawal from work or social activities

Changes in mood and personality

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What is Medicare

Many individuals have questions about Medicare. What is it and how can it work for me? Here is an overview to help you better understand the program.

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for:

• People age 65 or older; • People with certain disabilities; or • People with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant.)

MEDICARE PART A Hospital Insurance

MEDICARE PART B Medical Insurance

Helps cover inpatient care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (following a hospital stay), home health care services, and hospice care services. Copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles may apply for each service. You usually do not pay a monthly premium for Part A coverage if you or your spouse paid Medicare taxes while working.

Helps cover doctors’ services, outpatient care, home health services, and other medical services. Part B also covers some preventive services. Copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles may apply for each service. You can ﬁnd out if you have Part B by looking at your Medicare card. You pay the Part B premium each month. Part A and Part B are often referred to as “Original Medicare”.

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MEDICARE PART C Medicare Advantage A health coverage option run by private insurance companies approved by and under contract with Medicare. Includes Part A, Part B, and, usually, other coverage like prescription drugs. Medicare Advantage Plans may offer extra coverage, such as vision, hearing, dental, and/or health and wellness programs. In addition to your Part B premium, you usually pay one monthly premium for the services provided.

MEDICARE PART D Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage A prescription drug option run by private companies approved by and under contract with Medicare. Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs, may help lower your prescription drug costs and help protect against higher costs in the future. Part D is available to everyone with Medicare.

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Palliative care is also focused on relieving symptoms associated with the patient’s condition while receiving active treatment. When they are used Hospice care is reserved for terminally ill patients when treatment is no longer curative during the last 6 months of life, assuming the disease takes its normal course.

services in full or with minimal co-pays. Center for Hospice Care is committed to providing hospice and palliative care to anyone in the community who needs it and meets the qualifications, even if they are un-insured, under-insured or unable to pay. Palliative care is paid for by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurances if the patient meets criteria.

Palliative care can be employed while the patient is continuing active treatment through different phases of their life limiting condition. Emotional care Hospice care and Palliative Care treat the whole patient and the family, offering psychosocial and spiritual counseling. Payment methods Hospice care is paid for in full by the Medicare Hospice Benefit and by Medicaid Hospice Benefit. Most insurances and the Veterans Administration also cover hospice

Where care is received Hospice care is most often provided in a patient’s home setting – regardless of whether it’s a house, apartment, nursing home, assisted living facility or other setting. Some hospices offer inpatient services in hospitals, hospice facilities, skilled nursing facilities, or assisted living facilities. Palliative care is most often received in the home, apartment, or during a short-term hospital admission. ■

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Konikoff Dental Associates Harbour View – (757) 319-4029 5849 Harbour View Boulevard, Suite 100, Suffolk, VA 23435 Konikoff Dental Associates Battleﬁeld Boulevard – (757) 319-4396 684A N. Battleﬁeld Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 23320 Konikoff Dental Associates Cedar Road – (757) 319-4757 1419 Cedar Road, Suite 100, Chesapeake, VA 23322 Konikoff Dental Associates Volvo Parkway – (757) 320-2146 1533 Volvo Parkway, Suite 100, Chesapeake, VA 23320 Konikoff Dental Associates General Booth – (757) 320-5794 2301A General Booth Boulevard, Suite A, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Konikoff Dental Associates Shore Drive – (757) 349-7028 2829 Shore Drive, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Konikoff Dental Associates Lynnhaven – (757) 394-8732 2100 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 Konikoff Dental Associates Lynnhaven Pediatric – (757) 394-8736 2100 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 Konikoff Dental Associates Volvo Parkway Oral Surgery – (757) 394-8740 1533 Volvo Parkway, Suite 250, Chesapeake, VA 23320 Konikoff Dental Associates Little Neck – (757) 512-6021 397 Little Neck Road, Bldg 3400 Suite 101, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

EYE CARE Atlantic Eye Consultants-Aris P. Delianides MD, MSEE 1012 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 (757) 481-3800 - www.atlanticeyeconsultants.com FINANCIAL SERVICES Woods Financial 129 Hanbury Rd W. #103, Chesapeake, VA 23322 - (757) 482-0291 - www.chesapeakewoodsﬁnancial.com FUNERAL SERVICES/ADVANCE PLANNING Woodlawn Funeral Home and Crematory 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk, VA 23502 - (757) 455-2838 Woodlawn Memorial Gardens 6309 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk, VA 23502 - (757) 455-2838 - www.woodlawngroup.com HEALTH INSURANCE Optima Health 4417 Corporation Ln., Virginia Beach, VA 23462 - (757) 552-7401 - www.optimahealth.com HEARING SPECIALISTS MAICO AUDIOLOGICAL SERVICES 1021 Eden Way North, Suite 111, Chesapeake, VA - (757) 547-3560 - www.maicoaudio.com

May - October 2018

DIRECTORY continued HOME HEALTH CARE AmeriCare Plus Serving All Of Tidewater and Surrounding Areas (844) 407-CARE (2273) - www.americarepluspc.com Arcadia Home Care & Stafﬁng (757) 480-2929 - www.arcadiahomecare.com Always Best Care Senior Services ............................................................................... Chesapeake ....................... (757) 506-0289 Amedisys Home Health of Chesapeake ..................................................................... Chesapeake ....................... (757) 465-1400 BrightStar Care Chesapeake....................................................................................... Chesapeake ....................... (757) 227-4047 Care Advantage, Inc. .................................................................................................. Chesapeake ....................... (757) 436-1711 Compassionate Care Hospice .................................................................................... Chesapeake ....................... (757) 405-3203 Harmony Home Care LLC........................................................................................... Chesapeake ....................... (757) 482-4013 Home Instead Senior Care.......................................................................................... Chesapeake ....................... (757) 819-7668 Medi Home Health & Hospice.................................................................................... Chesapeake ....................... (757) 420-7192 Personal-Touch Home Care Inc. ................................................................................. Chesapeake ....................... (757) 484-2532 Senora Angels Home Health and Services, LLC......................................................... Chesapeake ....................... (757) 367-8367 Sentara Home Care Services ...................................................................................... Chesapeake ....................... (757) 553-3000 Tremaine Home Health Care ...................................................................................... Chesapeake ....................... (757) 934-9830 Visiting Angels ............................................................................................................ Chesapeake ....................... (757) 406-8315 Griswold Home Care .................................................................................................. Hampton............................ (757) 243-1488 Health Partners Home Care, Inc. ................................................................................ Hampton............................ (757) 224-2134 Amedisys Home Health Care...................................................................................... Newport News................... (757) 223-5424 Bon Secours Home Health & Hospice - Newport News ............................................ Newport News................... (757) 889-4663 Care Advantage, Inc. .................................................................................................. Newport News................... (757) 595-9676 Caring Hearts and Hands............................................................................................ Newport News................... (757) 873-4000 Circle of Life Home Care............................................................................................. Newport News................... (757) 599-0218 Family Centered Resources Inc. ................................................................................. Newport News................... (757) 806-6880 Harbor Light Hospice .................................................................................................. Newport News................... (757) 594-0288 Heartland Hospice ...................................................................................................... Newport News................... (757) 594-8215 Home Instead Senior Care.......................................................................................... Newport News................... (757) 886-1230 Interim HealthCare of Newport News ........................................................................ Newport News................... (757) 873-3313 Personal-Touch Home Care Inc. ................................................................................. Newport News................... (757) 595-8005 Amedisys Home Health Care...................................................................................... Norfolk ............................... (757) 466-1340 GoldCare Services ...................................................................................................... Norfolk ............................... (757) 644-4348 Grace Hospice ............................................................................................................ Norfolk ............................... (757) 644-0180 Guardian Homecare .................................................................................................... Norfolk ............................... (757) 624-9999 Helping Angels Home Health Care, Inc. .................................................................... Norfolk ............................... (757) 998-2590 Home Instead Senior Care.......................................................................................... Norfolk ............................... (757) 228-3276 Open Arms Personal Care, Inc. .................................................................................. Norfolk ............................... (757) 616-0552 Personal-Touch Home Care Inc. ................................................................................. Norfolk ............................... (757) 855-1355 Silver Care LLC ............................................................................................................ Norfolk ............................... (757) 648-9396 Visiting Angels ............................................................................................................ Norfolk ............................... (757) 525-2525 Anytime Home Care ................................................................................................... Portsmouth ........................ (757) 393-1333 P & S Home Healthcare Solutions LLC ....................................................................... Portsmouth ........................ (757) 472-1203 Home Sweet Home Care Inc. ..................................................................................... Smithﬁeld........................... (757) 356-0342 Bon Secours Home Health & Hospice - Suffolk.......................................................... Suffolk ................................ (757) 889-4665 Care At Its Best, In-Home Health Services, LLC ......................................................... Suffolk ................................ (757) 517-3918 Heartland Hospice ...................................................................................................... Suffolk ................................ (757) 934-7935 Home Instead Senior Care.......................................................................................... Suffolk ................................ (757) 774-5051 Life’s At Home Care LLC ............................................................................................. Suffolk ................................ (757) 337-5160 Advocare In-Home Care ............................................................................................. Virginia Beach .................... (757) 938-9777 Ann Mason Home Care .............................................................................................. Virginia Beach .................... (757) 918-8972 At Ease Home Care LLC ............................................................................................. Virginia Beach .................... (757) 963-0100 Atlantic Homecare Services ........................................................................................ Virginia Beach .................... (757) 227-9079 Best & Dependable Home Health .............................................................................. Virginia Beach .................... (757) 363-7542 Bon Secours Home Health & Hospice - Virginia Beach ............................................. Virginia Beach .................... (757) 889-4663 Catholic Charities Eastern Virginia.............................................................................. Virginia Beach .................... (757) 456-2366 Comfort Keepers of Virginia Beach ............................................................................ Virginia Beach .................... (757) 204-1108 Compassionate Care Consumer Services, LLC .......................................................... Virginia Beach .................... (757) 351-3842

Senior Resources

Elder Care At Home VB .............................................................................................. Virginia Beach .................... (757) 464-4800 Family Care Senior Solutions ...................................................................................... Virginia Beach .................... (757) 673-6981 Family First Home Care .............................................................................................. Virginia Beach .................... (757) 502-4626 Freda H. Gordon Hospice and Palliative Care of Tidewater ...................................... Virginia Beach .................... (757) 321-2242 Generations Home Health 6477 College Park Square, Suite 210, Virginia Beach, VA 23964 (757) 822-6991 - (866) 205-0045 - www.genhhs.com Gentle Hands Home Health Services ......................................................................... Virginia Beach .................... (757) 495-1451 Hand â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Heart Home Care .......................................................................................... Virginia Beach .................... (757) 490-1223 Health Horizons Home Care ....................................................................................... Virginia Beach .................... (757) 518-2800 Heartland Hospice ...................................................................................................... Virginia Beach .................... (757) 490-9323 Home Helpers ............................................................................................................. Virginia Beach .................... (757) 961-4980 Home Helpers & Direct Link of Virginia Beach ........................................................... Virginia Beach .................... (757) 689-5966 Home Instead Senior Care.......................................................................................... Virginia Beach .................... (757) 337-4596 Hope In-Home Care.................................................................................................... Virginia Beach .................... (757) 455-0030 Interim HealthCare of Virginia Beach ......................................................................... Virginia Beach .................... (757) 466-1401 Intrepid USA Healthcare Services ............................................................................... Virginia Beach .................... (757) 499-0872 Jewish Family Service of Tidewater, Inc. 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 400, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462-4345 The Sandler Family Campus of the Tidewater Jewish Community (757) 321-2222 - www.jfshamptonroads.org Kindred Hospice ......................................................................................................... Virginia Beach .................... (757) 461-0600 Seniorcorp ................................................................................................................... Virginia Beach .................... (757) 640-0557 Visiting Angels ............................................................................................................ Virginia Beach .................... (757) 216-1934 @Heart (At-Heart) Home Health & Hospice ............................................................... Virginia Beach .................... (757) 961-4077 AT Home Care & Hospice........................................................................................... Virginia Beach .................... (757) 747-0785 Preferred Care at Home of Virginia Beach ................................................................. Virginia Beach .................... (757) 355-5080 Agape Home Care LLC............................................................................................... Williamsburg ...................... (757) 229-6115 BAYADA Home Health................................................................................................ Williamsburg ...................... (757) 565-5400 Brookside Home Health.............................................................................................. Williamsburg ...................... (757) 253-2536 Comfort Keepers of Williamsburg .............................................................................. Williamsburg ...................... (757) 229-2777 HOUSING/LIVING OPTIONS Cedar Manor ........................................................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 548-4192 Chesapeake Crossing.............................................................................................. Chesapeake ......................(757) 333-0223 Deep Creek Manor ................................................................................................. Chesapeake ......................(757) 487-9073 Dominion Village .................................................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 487-9400 Georgian Manor...................................................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 436-9618 Lighthouse Pointe ................................................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 941-4119 Living Options of Chesapeake ................................................................................ Chesapeake ......................(757) 488-5488 Parsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Residential Care......................................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 487-0487 Sentara Village - Chesapeake.................................................................................. Chesapeake ......................(757) 261-4050 The Reserve at Greenbrier ...................................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 361-0066 Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living................................................................ Chesapeake ......................(757) 401-4873 Commonwealth Assisted Living at Hampton........................................................... Hampton ...........................(757) 349-7897 Golden Care Services.............................................................................................. Hampton ...........................(757) 768-6046 The Devonshire Retirement Community.................................................................. Hampton ...........................(757) 827-7100 Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury 132 Lancaster Dr., Irvington, VA 22480 - (804) 438-4000 - www.rw-c.org Elite Elder Care ....................................................................................................... Newport News ..................(757) 945-0066 Mennowood Retirement Community ...................................................................... Newport News ..................(757) 249-0355 Morningside of Newport News ............................................................................... Newport News ..................(757) 890-0905 The Arbors of Port Warwick..................................................................................... Newport News ..................(757) 595-7767 The Chesapeake ..................................................................................................... Newport News ..................(757) 223-1600 The Hidenwood Retirement Community ................................................................. Newport News ..................(757) 930-1075 Warwick Forest ........................................................................................................ Newport News ..................(757) 886-2200 Commonwealth Senior Living at Leigh Hall ............................................................. Norfolk ..............................(757) 448-3714 Commonwealth Senior Living at The Ballentine ...................................................... Norfolk ..............................(757) 272-1056

May - October 2018

DIRECTORY continued Harbor’s Edge Retirement Community .................................................................... Norfolk ..............................(757) 616-7900 John Knox Towers ................................................................................................... Norfolk ..............................(757) 622-5443 Lydia Roper Home .................................................................................................. Norfolk ..............................(757) 622-6979 Shepherd’s Village at Park Avenue .......................................................................... Norfolk ..............................(757) 625-1877 Stonebridge Manor ................................................................................................. Norfolk ..............................(757) 857-1351 The Talbot on Granby 6311 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23505 - (757) 451-5100 Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House ............................................... Portsmouth .......................(757) 483-1780 Province Place of Maryview ..................................................................................... Portsmouth .......................(757) 686-9100 Lake Prince Woods.................................................................................................. Suffolk ...............................(757) 923-5500 The Commons at Centerbrooke Apartments .......................................................... Suffolk ...............................(757) 925-7955 The Crossings at Harbourview................................................................................. Suffolk ...............................(757) 214-6279 900 Acqua Apartments ........................................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 361-9112 Abundant Care Assisted Living ............................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 519-9100 Atlantic Shores ........................................................................................................ Virginia Beach ...................(757) 716-2000 Atria Virginia Beach ................................................................................................. Virginia Beach ...................(757) 325-9960 Commonwealth Senior Living at Kings Grant House ............................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 431-8825 First Colonial Inn ..................................................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 777-9121 Haygood Halls Apartments ..................................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 499-3788 Lynnhaven Cove Senior Living Community ............................................................. Virginia Beach ...................(757) 467-4000 Old Donation Apartments ....................................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 460-0921 Our Lady of Perpetual Help .................................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 495-4211 Overture Virginia Beach Apartments ....................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 353-4148 Russell House .......................................................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 481-0770 Sentara Village Virginia Beach ................................................................................. Virginia Beach ...................(757) 306-2800 Silver Hill at Town Center ........................................................................................ Virginia Beach ...................(757) 431-2290 Siver Hill at Great Neck ........................................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 481-0055 Terrace At Beth Sholom Village ............................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 282-2384 The Crossings at Independence .............................................................................. Virginia Beach ...................(757) 802-3665 The Gardens of Virginia Beach ................................................................................ Virginia Beach ...................(757) 499-4800 Tranquility By The Lakes .......................................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 737-3713 Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay ......................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 496-1100 Brookdale Williamsburg .......................................................................................... Williamsburg .....................(757) 220-1839 Colonial Manor Senior Community ......................................................................... Williamsburg .....................(757) 476-6721 Dominion Village at Williamsburg ........................................................................... Williamsburg .....................(757) 258-3444 Greenﬁeld Senior Living of Williamsburg ................................................................ Williamsburg .....................(757) 209-2428 Morningside of Williamsburg .................................................................................. Williamsburg .....................(757) 221-0018 Patriots Colony at Williamsburg .............................................................................. Williamsburg .....................(757) 220-9000 Spring Arbor of Williamsburg .................................................................................. Williamsburg .....................(757) 656-4533 Williamsburg Landing ............................................................................................. Williamsburg .....................(757) 565-6505 WindsorMeade ....................................................................................................... Williamsburg .....................(866) 403-5503 Colonial Harbor....................................................................................................... Yorktown ...........................(757) 517-3298 The Crossings on the Peninsula............................................................................... Yorktown ...........................(757) 447-3544 MEDICAL CENTERS & HOSPITALS Advanced Imaging Sentara Greenbrier HealthPlex ................................................. Chesapeake ......................(757) 282-4025 Atlantic Orthopedic Specialists ............................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 321-3300 Bayview Cardiovascular Association ........................................................................ Chesapeake ......................(757) 547-9294 Chesapeake Regional Jennings Outpatient Center................................................. Chesapeake ......................(757) 312-6137 Chesapeake Regional Medical Center .................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 312-8121 In and Out Express Care ......................................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 487-9600 NowCare Urgent Care............................................................................................. Chesapeake ......................(757) 842-4100 Patient First - Battleﬁeld .......................................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 547-0688 Patient First - Cedar Road ....................................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 549-9935 Patient First - Taylor Road........................................................................................ Chesapeake ......................(757) 215-1800 Sidney M. Oman Cancer Treatment Center............................................................. Chesapeake ......................(757) 312-6294 Synergy Integrative Medicine Center ...................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 410-5462 H.E.L.P. Free Medical & Dental Clinic ...................................................................... Hampton ...........................(757) 727.2577 Hampton VA Medical Center .................................................................................. Hampton ...........................(757) 722-9961 In and Out Express Care ......................................................................................... Hampton ...........................(757) 825-1100

Senior Resources

Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital .................................................................. Newport News ..................(757) 886-6000 Hampton Roads Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine ................................................... Newport News ..................(757) 873-1554 In and Out Express Care ......................................................................................... Newport News ..................(757) 223-5700 JenCare Senior Medical Center .............................................................................. Newport News ..................(757) 825-8030 Orthopaedic & Spine Center................................................................................... Newport News ..................(757) 596-1900 Riverside Regional Medical Center.......................................................................... Newport News ..................(757) 594-2000 Bon Secours Hampton Roads.................................................................................. Norfolk ..............................(757) 889-2273 East Beach Urgent Care .......................................................................................... Norfolk ..............................(757) 785-4861 EVMS Geriatric Center ............................................................................................ Norfolk ..............................(757) 446-7040 Hampton Roads Community Health Center ............................................................ Norfolk ..............................(757) 393-6363 JenCare Senior Medical Center .............................................................................. Norfolk ..............................(757) 533-9441 Sentara Heart Hospital ............................................................................................ Norfolk ..............................(757) 388-8000 Sentara Leigh Hospital ............................................................................................ Norfolk ..............................(757) 261-6700 Sentara Norfolk General Hospital............................................................................ Norfolk ..............................(757) 388-3000 Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center ................................................................... Portsmouth .......................(757) 398-2200 JenCare Senior Medical Center .............................................................................. Portsmouth .......................(757) 393-1136 Naval Medical Center Portsmouth .......................................................................... Portsmouth .......................(757) 953-5000 Bon Secours Health Center at Harbourview ............................................................ Suffolk ...............................(757) 673-5800 Sentara Obici Hospital ............................................................................................ Suffolk ...............................(757) 934-4000 Chesapeake Regional Surgery Center at Virginia Beach.......................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 312-6300 Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater .............................................................. Virginia Beach ...................(757) 547-0798 In and Out Express Care ......................................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 460-0700 JenCare Senior Medical Center .............................................................................. Virginia Beach ...................(757) 473-3969 NowCare - Princess Anne ........................................................................................ Virginia Beach ...................(757) 275-9331 NowCare Urgent Care - First Colonial ..................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 352-2020 Patient First - General Booth ................................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 721-0512 Patient First - Holland Road..................................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 468-1855 Patient First - Indian River........................................................................................ Virginia Beach ...................(757) 424-2490 Patient First - Newtown Road .................................................................................. Virginia Beach ...................(757) 473-8400 Sentara Independence ............................................................................................ Virginia Beach ...................(757) 363-6100 Sentara Orthopaedic Trauma Specialists ................................................................. Virginia Beach ...................(757) 388-5680 Sentara Princess Anne Hospital ............................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 507-1000 Sentara Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Specialists ............................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 507-8610 Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital ................................................................. Virginia Beach ...................(757) 395-8000 Velocity Urgent Care ............................................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 772-6118 Advanced Cardiovascular Institute .......................................................................... Williamsburg .....................(757) 229-1440 Angels of Mercy ..................................................................................................... Williamsburg .....................(757) 565-1700 Eastern State Hospital Hancock Geriatric Treatment Center ................................... Williamsburg .....................(757) 253-5161 Riverside Doctorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hospital Williamsburg ................................................................ Williamsburg .....................(757) 585-2200 Sentara Williambsurg Regional Medical Center ...................................................... Williamsburg .....................(757) 984-6000 MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT Numotion................................................................................................................ Chesapeake ......................(757) 966-7964 ABC Health Care ..................................................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 826-2600 American HomePatient ........................................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 523-5400 American Orthotic & Prosthetic Center, Inc. ............................................................ Chesapeake ......................(757) 548-5656 Family Medical Supply ............................................................................................ Chesapeake ......................(757) 410-9763 First Choice In-Home Care, Inc ............................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 496-2030 Irwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pharmacy & Drug.......................................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 420-8418 Lawrence Pharmacy ................................................................................................ Chesapeake ......................(757) 487-3458 Med Emporium ....................................................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 312-0133 Medi Home Care .................................................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 382-0054 Reach Orthotic & Prosthetic Services ...................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 673-2000 ABC Health Care ..................................................................................................... Hampton ...........................(757) 826-2600 American Orthotic & Prosthetic Center, Inc. ............................................................ Hampton ...........................(757) 827-6989 Hampton Roads Mobility ........................................................................................ Hampton ...........................(757) 848-5884 Van House Mobility Products .................................................................................. Hampton ...........................(757) 851-8000 Glendale Pharmacy ................................................................................................. Newport News ..................(757) 595-3355 Med Emporium ....................................................................................................... Newport News ..................(757) 434-5777 Medicap Pharmacy ................................................................................................. Newport News ..................(757) 599-9643 Reach Orthotic & Prosthetic Services ...................................................................... Newport News ..................(757) 595-9800 Roberts Home Medical, Inc. .................................................................................... Newport News ..................(757) 599-9080

May - October 2018

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DIRECTORY continued Apria Healthcare ..................................................................................................... Norfolk ..............................(757) 852-3929 Booden Orthopedic & Prosthetic ............................................................................ Norfolk ..............................(757) 627-4191 Hanger Clinic: Prosthetics & Orthotics .................................................................... Norfolk ..............................(757) 461-0671 Med Emporium ....................................................................................................... Norfolk ..............................(757) 588-1487 Mobility Supercenter ............................................................................................... Norfolk ..............................(757) 201-7495 MobilityWorks of Norfolk ........................................................................................ Norfolk ..............................(757) 250-5585 Tycon Medical ......................................................................................................... Norfolk ..............................(757) 640-1709 Drug Center Pharmacy - Midtown........................................................................... Portsmouth .......................(757) 399-6361 Olde Towne Drug Center Pharmacy........................................................................ Portsmouth .......................(757) 393-4039 Tycon Medical ......................................................................................................... Portsmouth .......................(757) 393-2273 Kerma Medical Products Inc.................................................................................... Suffolk ...............................(757) 398-8400 Barrs Pharmacy Inc. ................................................................................................. Virginia Beach ...................(757) 428-1211 Booden Orthopedic & Prosthetic ............................................................................ Virginia Beach ...................(757) 490-8100 FREE Foundation South Hampton Roads ................................................................ Virginia Beach ...................(757) 771-6183 Lawson Medical Prosthetics & Orthotics.................................................................. Virginia Beach ...................(757) 631-6311 Med Emporium ....................................................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 428-0787 Medical Equipment Distributors.............................................................................. Virginia Beach ...................(757) 498-8225 Next Step Medical .................................................................................................. Virginia Beach ...................(757) 802-3210 ABC Health Care ..................................................................................................... Williamsburg .....................(757) 826-2600 MOVING SERVICES Aspinwall Security Storage & Van (757) 549 MOVE (6683) - www.bigorangetruck.com NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTERS Autumn Care of Chesapeake .................................................................................. Chesapeake ......................(757) 547-4528 Carrington Place of Chesapeake ............................................................................. Chesapeake ......................(757) 485-5500 Chesapeake Health & Rehabilitation Center ........................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 547-9111 Pivot Physical Therapy - Battleﬁeld.......................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 436-3350 Pivot Physical Therapy - Hanbury ............................................................................ Chesapeake ......................(757) 819-6512 Pivot Physical Therapy - Raintree Rd. ...................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 484-4241 Sentara Rehabilitation and Care Residence ............................................................. Chesapeake ......................(757) 261-4000 Sentara Therapy Center - Edinburgh ....................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 252-5800 Sentara Therapy Center - Grassﬁeld........................................................................ Chesapeake ......................(757) 388-9950 Sentara Therapy Center - Great Bridge ................................................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 233-4790 Coliseum Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center.................................................. Hampton ...........................(757) 827-8953 Pivot Physical Therapy - Executive .......................................................................... Hampton ...........................(757) 838-6678 James River Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center ................................................. Newport News ..................(757) 595-2273 Newport News Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.................................................. Newport News ..................(757) 249-8880 Riverside Rehabilitation Institute ............................................................................. Newport News ..................(757) 928-8000 The Newport Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center............................................ Newport News ..................(757) 595-3733 Autumn Care of Norfolk .......................................................................................... Norfolk ..............................(757) 857-0481 Consulate Health Care of Norfolk ........................................................................... Norfolk ..............................(757) 625-5363 Pivot Physical Therapy - Brambleton ....................................................................... Norfolk ..............................(757) 938-6608 Pivot Physical Therapy - Little Creek........................................................................ Norfolk ..............................(757) 797-0210 Signature Health Care of Norfolk ........................................................................... Norfolk ..............................(757) 623-5602 Autumn Care of Portsmouth ................................................................................... Portsmouth .......................(757) 397-0725 Bon Secours Maryview Center for Physical Rehabilitation ....................................... Portsmouth .......................(757) 398-4160 Portsmouth Health and Rehab ................................................................................ Portsmouth .......................(757) 393-6864 Sentara Nursing Center ........................................................................................... Portsmouth .......................(757) 673-5000 Autumn Care of Suffolk ........................................................................................... Suffolk ...............................(757) 934-2363 Bon Secours Maryview Nursing Care Center ........................................................... Suffolk ...............................(757) 686-0488 Concordia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation – Nansemond Pointe ..................... Suffolk ...............................(757) 539-8744 Pivot Physical Therapy - Meade Pkwy. ..................................................................... Suffolk ...............................(757) 539-6300 Sentara Therapy Center - BelleHarbour .................................................................. Suffolk ...............................(757) 983-0025 Bayside Health & Rehabilitation Center .................................................................. Virginia Beach ...................(757) 464-4058 Beth Shalom Village 6401 Auburn Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23464 - (757) 420-2512 - www.bethsholomvillage.com

Senior Resources

Concordia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation – Bay Pointe .................................. Virginia Beach ...................(757) 481-3321 Heritage Hall ........................................................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 499-7029 Kempsville Health and Rehabilitation Center .......................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 420-3600 Pivot Physical Therapy - Camelot ............................................................................ Virginia Beach ...................(757) 961-4800 Pivot Physical Therapy - Pembroke.......................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 460-3363 Pivot Physical Therapy - Sandbridge ....................................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 301-6316 Princess Anne Health & Rehabilitation Center ......................................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 821-7500 Seaside Health Center ............................................................................................ Virginia Beach ...................(757) 716-2060 Sentara Nursing & Rehabilitation Center ................................................................. Virginia Beach ...................(757) 306-2700 Sentara Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - Windermere .......................................... Virginia Beach ...................(757) 496-7100 Sentara Therapy Center - Hilltop............................................................................. Virginia Beach ...................(757) 252-4800 Virginia Beach Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center .............................................. Virginia Beach ...................(757) 481-3500 Regency Health & Rehabilitation Center ................................................................. Yorktown ...........................(757) 890-0675 Northampton Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center .............................................. Hampton ...........................(757) 826-4922 Riverside Convalescent Center................................................................................ Newport News ..................(757) 875-2000 St. Francis Nursing Center....................................................................................... Newport News ..................(757) 886-6500 REAL ESTATE Greg Garrett Realty 100 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake 23320 - (757) 549-1511 11864 Canon Blvd, #103 Newport News, VA 23606 - (757) 873-1002 287 McClaws Circle, Williamsburg, VA 23185 - (757) 220-3400 www.greggarrettrealty.com Cindy Caskey REALTOR® Senior Real Estate Specialist, CRS, ABR, SFR, SRES, MRP, ePRO Direct: (757) 642-1001 - www.CindyCaskey.com - cindy@cindycaskey.com RECREATION Chesapeake Parks and Recreation “After 55” Program ........................................... Chesapeake ......................(757) 382-1330 Lifestyle Health & Fitness Center............................................................................. Chesapeake ......................(757) 312-6132 Portlock Senior Center ............................................................................................ 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s people age, their health changes including their dental health, but with proper care, their teeth will remain intact.

“Saliva regularly bathes teeth which helps keep plaque off the teeth. The less plaque the less likely cavities will occur,” he said.

It is a misconception that old age means people will lose their teeth, said Dr. Michael Link, a dentist with Link, Jacobs and Link, DDS PC in Newport News.

This can happen to patients, who up until their senior years, had little dental problems.

“If people have healthy habits then they can prevent dental problems. That is key,” he said. It is important to regularly visit a dentist not just for teeth and gum health but also to detect signs of diseases, such as oral cancer and diabetes. Many times, these diseases are ﬁrst spotted by a dentist. Link noted that in many cases, the disease itself may not be diagnosed but the dentist can detect something is wrong and refer the patient to their physician. Medications taken by older patients are a challenge for dentists because some can cause dry mouth. Allergy, high blood pressure and chronic pain medications can cause dry mouth. This, more than just an uncomfortable problem, can cause tooth decay.

“Patients will start taking these medications and all of a sudden they have cavities,” Link said. Diabetes and periodontal disease are related. Patients with untreated or unstable periodontal disease have chronic inﬂammation. This raises blood sugar levels and weaken the immune system. This makes patients at risk of getting diabetes or makes it hard to control existing diabetes, according to information provided by Ginger Thompson, communications director for AARP Virginia. If dry mouth is a problem, then the dentist can prescribe medication such as Biotene, Link said. Joint replacement is becoming more common in senior citizens. Link said many orthopedic doctors prescribe their patients antibiotics to take one hour before a dental procedure. Antibiotics may also be prescribed for heart valve replacement patients. “Overall, the decision to prescribe antibiotics to be taken before a dental procedure may be what is best for you,” he said. - continued page 8

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Nutrition plays a role. People who consume sweets, including soft drinks and juice, are more likely to get cavities, Link said. He recommended patients should brush their teeth soon after consuming sweets. “You have just 10 minutes to brush before the acid (from sweets) affects the teeth,” he said. Overall, eating healthy foods is a beneﬁt because it decreases medical cost and you feel good, Link said.

The average cost of preventative care, such as regular cleanings, is between $300 to $500. However, this is much less expensive than what dental neglect costs. “For example, a tooth that has been removed and needs an implant, can cost between $3,000 to $5,000,” Link said. “And dental neglect is very painful,” he added. ■

Fluoride rinses help with prevention. “Many people think ﬂuoride is just for kids, it is not. Seniors can beneﬁt from it too,” he said. Prevention is important in paying for dental care. Because Medicare does not cover dental care, patients must either pay themselves or carry dental insurance. Thompson provided results of a poll conducted of AARP members that showed 69 percent of people who put off having needed dental care did so due to cost.

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