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Dr. Jeffrey Garrett, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, joined The Longstreet Clinic (TLC) in early 2015.  Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Garrett attended medical school at East Carolina University, completing his residency at Wake Forest University and a fellowship in orthopedic trauma at Tampa General Hospital.  His specialty is joint replacement, specifically hip replacement.  Margaret Spratlin, a native Georgian, has been in the medical profession her entire career and joined TLC in 2014.  Both acknowledged that TLC’s strong leadership of CEO Mimi Collins, and their centralized administration allow the physicians and health care practitioners “focus on the patients, not paperwork”.

A new innovated surgical procedure, anterior approach hip replacement, has Dr. Garrett very excited about post-operative outcomes.  This procedure inflicts far less trauma to the large muscle groups which greatly improves the recovery time.  Many patients are up walking within 24 hours of the surgery and home the next day.  Dr. Garrett says, “Patients just recover better if they are in their own home and surroundings!”  Though the idea of being discharged so soon after major surgery can be scary, Dr. Garrett believes that it’s really the fear of the unknown that has to be addressed.  “It’s an educational process; speaking in a language that is easily understood.  Don’t be afraid to talk with the doc.” Data suggests that the number of joint replacements will double in the next twenty years.   Dr. Garrett and The Longstreet Clinic coupled with the anterior approach hip replacement procedure is well positioned “to deliver more efficient and high quality medical care in a changing environment.”

If this new procedure or The Longstreet Clinic has captured your interest, find out more on their web site: www.longstreetclinic.com, or call 770-533-4745.

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Heavenly Wheels is a durable medical equipment company, founded in 2003 to provide customers with outstanding onsite repair and service for consumer and complex rehabilitation mobility products. Jack Magley joined Heavenly Wheels a year and half ago, after relocating from Indiana. He put his career sales experience to work as the Operations Manager at Heavenly Wheels where he handles the store, employees, merchandising and repairs, plus outside sales and service, making sure that the needs of their customers are first and foremost. In addition to repair and service, Heavenly Wheels, Inc. has grown to include a new 2500 ft. retail showroom at 6375 McGinnis Ferry Rd in Johns Creek and a rental division.

The showroom features wheelchairs, lift chairs, scooters, portable ramps and all kinds of new and innovative products on the market to aide and assist in daily living and mobility.  Heavenly Wheels gives Medicare -equivalent discounts and also provides refurbished equipment at affordable prices…Plus almost anything you can buy, is also available to rent, to ensure everyone in need of assistance can find it.

Whether you live in Hampton, GA toward the south of the metro area or as far north as Chattanooga, Heavenly Wheels has got you covered… Pre-book a rental wheel chair for grandpa or grandma for the next graduation, wedding or family reunion!  Visit them at their showroom in Johns Creek, which is open 7 DAYS A WEEK or at www.heavenlywheels.com.  The phone number is 678-847-0301 or The Toll Free number for REPAIRS 888-792-0301 Ext. 107.

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Born and reared in Atlanta, Molly Robinson worked in the banking industry after graduating from the College of North Georgia until one of her favorite customers convinced her that the senior care arena would be a better fit for her personality and skills.  Three years ago Molly made that move to Tapestry House and has never looked back.  Today, she is the Community Relations Director there, and couldn’t be happier!  Molly appreciates the attention Tapestry House gives to providing the community and services that seniors are looking for today.

Tapestry House has just completed a new commons area including an Activity Center; Theater Room; covered portico; lobby area with fireplaces and outdoor patio and scenic walking trails allowing their residents to have new opportunities to gather and build community. The corporate philosophy of “always focusing on their residents” has served Tapestry House and Insignia well. Meeting the demand for service customized to the resident’s lifestyles has seen Tapestry House grow to four properties in Atlanta and three in Puerto Rico.

If Tapestry House sounds like a place that you would like to live, visit them on the web at: www.tapestryhouseassistedliving.com or call 770-649-0808.

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Home to Mandy Merkel is Johannesburg, South Africa.  The aging process, and how families handle it, is one of the big cultural differences between South Africa and the United States. In South Africa, she says, the elderly are esteemed and valued, and typically live with their families when they can no longer take care of themselves. Only when they do not have any family do they consider moving to Assisted Living Facilities, as we know them.

Mandy received her Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology at Emory University and began her career at the Veterans Administration. She then did Rehabilitation Services for an Assisted Living Facility.  She found that seniors and their families often felt they had “no options” and it was there that her idea for Senior Resource Consulting was born.  Senior Resource Consulting is dedicated to empowering seniors and their adult children to have more control over the complex process of finding appropriate senior housing.

After 15 years in the Senior Services industry, Mandy now calls herself a “Professional Daughter.” She or her like-minded associate Kendall happily give free phone consults to families that are often overwhelmed with the bewildering array of choices and considerations as their loved ones age. The typical next step is for Mandy or Kendall to meet face to face with the client and family, bringing a wealth of knowledge, options and resources to the table, in order to enable clients and their families to make informed decisions about their future.

Don’t be overwhelmed and immobilized by the inevitable….  Listen to this complete Eugeria! Radio broadcast to learn more!  Visit Senior Resource Consulting on the web here, or call Mandy at 404-786-7789.

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Several years ago, Dr. Ray Gutierrez, a board-certified emergency medical physician, looked at the emerging trends in healthcare and was impressed to “do something right” for his community.  That desire helped birth Modern Emergent Care, a comprehensive, upscale medical facility providing urgent care plus emergency room services.  “The difference begins with our name” and “ends with how you feel when you leave”, explains Dr. “Ray”.  “We want to provide luxury accommodations and first class care at a fraction of the cost” (if that same care were delivered in an ER).  Unlike urgent care centers, Modern Emergent Care is equipped to handle all diagnostic procedures in-house.  “You’re seen in twenty minutes and typically out the door in two hours”.  And, Modern Emergent Care accepts most health insurance plans.  All of the 6 board-certified ER physicians, nurses and assistants are like-minded in delivering the right care, at the right time for the right cost.

How would the customer know to use Modern Emergent Care for a non-life-threatening condition?    “If the customer can drive themselves to our location, we can handle it all”.  In the event that a patient needs admission to a hospital, Modern Emergent Care can handle that too with priority in-patient transfer privileges with most of the local hospitals.

If you’re interested in more information regarding this emerging health care trend in emergency care, check out Modern Emergent Care’s web site at: www.modernemergentcare.com or given them a call at: 404-334-3000.

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After relocating from Massachusetts to Atlanta, Pauline Daley started with Golden LivingCenters over 15 years ago. As the Admissions Director, Pauline is the patient’s first Golden LivingCenter contact and she is “committed to enriching each person she touches”. Today Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance are more complex than ever before and as a result overwhelming for most individuals in making informed decisions.  Pauline “loves educating the family” about the rehabilitation process.

Coming out of the hospital environment to work at Golden LivingCenters, Kimberly Collins, Director of Rehabilitation, “fell in love with the patients”.  The rehabilitation environment afforded Kimberly the time and opportunity to develop relationships with her patients.  “By focusing on the individual, you are providing the fuel for better and higher quality outcomes”.

Golden LivingCenter – Dunwoody strives daily to make their patients “…feel comfortable, never forgetting that the patient has come to them for specific healthcare needs”.

If you require rehabilitation after surgery or an illness, and Golden LivingCenter – Dunwoody’s individually customized care is for you, call them at 404-256-5131 or visit their web site at www.goldenlivingcenters.com.

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In 2009, Roger Kurth opened Senior Transition Services after a successful career in sales.  Several years later, when Roger was looking for someone that shared the same values as it relates to delivering the highest customer service, Roger didn’t have to look far.  Barbara Kurth, his sister, joined Senior Transitions Services and together they handle the details of planning, packing, moving, and unpacking and estate distribution while advising families on how best to prepare emotionally and socially for a move.

Barbara and Roger’s key ingredient to their successful customer service is the right people.  They hire only, “people with the same values and desire to be the best”.  Barbara shares how Roger’s involvement in Boy Scouts of American and earning his Eagle Scout status helped develop his character and integrity as a professional.  “It’s not the Eagle designation that makes high quality employees, but rather the process of becoming an Eagle Scout that forms character and a service attitude”.  Today Roger continues to stay involved in his local Boy Scout council and currently Roger and Barbara employ four Eagle Scouts.  Quality people who share the same desire to offer the highest level of service is what makes Senior Transition Services “your one source for senior moving services in Atlanta”.

For more information, check out Senior Transition Services website at www.seniortransitionservices.com or call Roger at 678-758-7929 or Barbara at 770-845-3030.

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In 2008 Bonnie Dobbs obtained her Georgia Insurance License to become a general insurance agent. Through her experience with a family member and the Medicare issues they faced, Bonnie decided to specialize in Medicare to help individuals that are overwhelmed with the complexity of the program.

What is Medicare?  What is Medicare Part A; Part B; Part C; Part D…. Part G? Why were my co-pays met for last month, but not for this month?  How come my Medicare deductible is greater this year? Why is my 58 year old neighbor receiving Medicare benefits, but I can’t?  What are Medicare Supplement and Advantage Plans?  Why won’t my doctor accept Medicare?  Bonnie continuously researches and studies Medicare for the answers to these questions and others.  Weekly she seeks out the regulatory and interpreted changes, and communicates how they may affect her clients.  Her goal is to educate her clients explaining Medicare in “simple, easy to understand language, lessening the anxiety of the unknown while increasing her client’s quality of life”.

If you think Bonnie can help you, please contact her at 770-655-2275.

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Jerry Beharry earned his degree in BioPysch from the University of South Florida and brought his knowledge and experience into partnership with Rajeev Desal to open the Atlanta office of Caliber Patient Care, providing non-emergency transportation.  The nature of transportation services can range from doctor appointments to shopping trips; from hair appointments to civic functions.  All of their vans are wheel chair and stretcher compliant affording their clients reliable comfortable  and cost effective alternatives to taxis and  ambulances.

Listen as Jerry describe why Caliber Patient Care is providing a uniquely better option in the non-transportation needs of their clients.  For more information about Caliber Patient Care, check out their website at www.caliber.care, or call them at (404) 829-5731.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for more than 20 years.