For some, looking as young as they feel means a full facelift. “Surgery is the treatment for loss of elasticity, and that’s when we do our facelifts. The surgery takes approximately three and a half hours, and we’re turning that clock back 10-15 years,” says Dr. Chet Mays a … [Read more...] about Aesthetic Treatment: Face Lift
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Caregiver Tip: Slip Proof
Create a No-Fall Zone “Use a non-skid mat in the shower with a portable shower chair and a raised toilet seat with arms as needed. Night lights are important to give good visibility when up at night or going to the bathroom. Attach a removable side rail to the bed and consider … [Read more...] about Caregiver Tip: Slip Proof
He Creates Instruments Out of Wood
The scent of cut wood and sawdust let me know immediately that I am in a woodworking studio. It’s 97 degrees outside, but this subterranean world of planks and shavings is a few degrees cooler. I visited with Ted Harlan at his shop/classroom/studio located in the lower level of … [Read more...] about He Creates Instruments Out of Wood
Aesthetic Treatment: Get Rid of Scars
When you’re looking for the right aesthetic procedure, Dr. Rana Mays of Mays Dermatology says, “It’s a balance of what you want to gain for your self-confidence and looking your best.” This is why removing facial scars can be a big confidence booster. Dr. Fox, a practicing … [Read more...] about Aesthetic Treatment: Get Rid of Scars
Her Best Advice to Other Caregivers
“I remember caring for my mother and father along with balancing my own family and full-time job. I learned not to feel guilty and inadequate when things didn’t go quite the way I would’ve liked. Caregiving can be very stressful. You tend to think about what isn’t going well. I … [Read more...] about Her Best Advice to Other Caregivers