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Love is in the air. February notoriously represents the month of LOVE. It also hap-pens to represent Heart Disease Awareness Month. Our Love & Our Hearts are oneand the same.

My first child, my daughter Shannon, was born in February (26 years ago). She isthe apple of my eye and I can’t help but smile at the mere thought of her. She grew–up to be a teacher and she lives outside of Atlanta. I am very proud of her and herbrother, my son, Gregory. I mention my children because when I started this note onLOVE they were the very first thing that came to my mind.

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So we have WIPL (Women Leadership Conference) on Feb. 7th & 8th. TheWomen’s Leadership Conference and Celebration of Inspiring Women bringstogether women from all walks of life for two days of education, professional andpersonal development, and networking. Entrepreneurs, professionals, community vol-unteers and activists, students, moms, and women in transition all enjoy this dynamicprogram with incredible opportunities to learn and grow.

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Next up the SPRING Home Show on February 10, 11, & 12th at the Myrtle BeachConvention Center. Here you can experience everything Home & Garden. We’ll bethere exhibiting and taking in all the fabulous demonstrations, exhibits and education.Come see us! And to learn more about the Home Show this year go to: www.myrtle-beachhomebuilders.org.

February 14th is Valentine’s DAY! I will actually be on a much needed cruise withmy sweetheart during Valentine’s Day. I’ll fill you in on that in my March Publisher’sNOTE. But don’t forget to take the opportunity to let your loved ones know howmuch you love them this Valentine’s Day.

“The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard,but must be felt with the heart.”

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You may be married and own everything jointly with your spouse andthink that you don’t need a Will. Or you may be single and want everythingto pass to all of your children equally. Or you may believe that you don’town enough property to actually need a Will. Whatever your situation,married, single, divorced, young, or old, rich or poor, your affairs after youdie will be easier and more certain for those you leave behind if you diewith a Will than if you die without a Will.

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governs who receives your property if you die without a Will, state law alsocontrols who will handle and be in charge of your estate if you die without aWill. State law gives a surviving spouse the right to handle a deceasedspouse’s estate. Your spouse may or may not be up to this responsibility. Ifthere is no spouse and more than one child, all of the children have an equalright to be in charge. If they can’t agree on who is going to handle things, atime-consuming, costly court proceeding will be required to settle the dis-pute. You can avoid a dispute and costly court proceeding by naming whoyou want to handle your estate in your Will.

3. You chose how much of your estate each of your children or otherbeneficiaries will or will not receive. You may have a child that has specialneeds, a disability, or difficulty handling money. You can protect such a childand make special provisions for them in your Will. You may have a childthat you are estranged from or who has an addiction problem, or a childwho is successful and another who is struggling. Without a Will, all of yournatural and adopted children share your estate equally, whether disabled,estranged, wealthy or needy. With a Will, you can divide your estate amongyour children in the manner you deem best or leave one or all of them outentirely.

4. You can name a legal guardian for minor children and name a testa-mentary guardian for a disabled spouse or adult child. If you have minorchildren, you can indicate in your Will your preference concerning who willbe their legal guardian in the event both you and your spouse die while theyare minors. If the person you choose is fit and proper and no other familymember objects, your choice will likely be given custody of your minor chil-dren by the family court. If you have a disabled spouse or adult child, youcan name a guardian in your Will to act on their behalf and make decisionsfor them. Such a provision in your Will can avoid a full guardianship pro-ceeding in the probate court that would very likely be necessary if you fail toplan in this manner.

5. Without a Will that includes the authority to sell your real estate (suchas your home, condominium, timeshare, or other real property) your estaterepresentative will be required to petition the probate court for authorityto sell your real property that passes through probate administration. Ifyou die without a Will, your personal representative will not have theauthority to sell your real property that is administered through probatewithout obtaining an order from the probate court to sale real property. Inorder to obtain such an order, a Summons and Petition must be filed withthe court along with a filing fee and all heirs and creditors must be servedwith these documents and a hearing held in the probate court. A hearingmight be avoided if all the heirs and creditors waive the hearing but thatrequires more paperwork and filings with the court. The power to sell realproperty is routinely included in most Wills and having a Will that includesthe power to sell will eliminate the need to obtain an order from the court inorder for your representative to sell your real property.

In my opinion and experience, these five reasons are reason enough tohave a Last Will and Testament and die “testate” rather than intestate. Nextmonth I’ll share with you five additional important reasons everyone needs aLast Will and Testament.

(The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and isof a general nature. The information should not be construed as legal advice. If youhave any questions about the subject matter of this article or related matters, youshould consult with a professional advisor for advice. Deirdre W. Edmonds is the for-mer Probate Judge for Horry County, and is the owner of The Law Office of DeirdreW. Edmonds, PA, located at 1500 Highway 17 North, The Courtyard, Suite 213,Surfside Beach, SC 29575. The Law Office of Deirdre W. Edmonds, PA focuses onestate planning, probate administration, probate and trust litigation, disability plan-ning and elder law. Contact Deirdre W. Edmonds via Telephone: (843) 232-0654;Website: www.dedmondslaw.com; and Email: [email protected].)


Many women will be able to accumulate a lovely amount of money overthe course of their career if they save consistently beginning at a youngage, invest prudently, and avoid withdrawing money early. It helps to talkto a financial advisor who charges little to no fees, can help you from pay-ing the least amount of taxes, and prevent you from paying any kind ofpenalties. Here’s what it takes to fall in love with your retirement :

Start saving as early as possible: It’s difficult to start saving for any-thing let alone retirement when you’re fresh out of college with an entrylevel salary and student loan debt but, saving what you can and starting asearly as possible will be more than worth it in the long run. If you can start

saving as little as $100 a month when you’re in your early 20’s, you arethan able to better exercise your savings muscles as you approach mid 20’sand can start contributing larger monthly amounts.

Select low-cost investments. Fees incurred through your 401(k) planwill cut into your investment returns. The fees at the time may not seemlike much, but fees as little as 1.5% over the course career(s) can accumu-late into big sums of money that you should have in your retirement planbut don’t. When it comes to fees, the less in someone else’s pocket is themore in your own.

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No early withdrawals. One of the biggest obstacles to reaching a lavishretirement is to not withdrawal from your 401(k). Whenever you withdrawmoney from a 401(k) account, you will have to pay income tax on theamount withdrawn. Those who withdraw money before age 59 1/2 are also generally charged a 10 percent early withdrawal penalty. Forexample, if you withdraw $10,000 from your 401(k) plan at age 40 and arein the 25-percent tax bracket, you will forfeit $3,500 of that amount in taxesand penalties. Your money will grow faster if you avoid the early with-drawal penalty and defer tax on your savings until retirement. An emer-gency fund outside of your retirement account will give you a financialcushion so that you don’t have to dip into your retirement savings for unex-pected expenses.

Balance safety with growth. Unless you have significant investmentexpertise and no financial planner, your 401(k) portfolio probably won’toutperform the stock market every single year. Most people should aim tocapture the average growth of the stock market. Return does not mean try-ing to get some crazy 20 percent return each year because somebody toldyou that it’s possible. Return means that there is going to be some type ofaverage market return and that the longer you have your money invested,the closer you are going to get to that average return. Once you start toaccumulate a significant account balance, you need to protect it with a rea-sonable investment strategy that includes a mix of stocks, annuities, andcash that is appropriate for your risk tolerance. One of the best rules topractice is the “rule of 100”, which means you need to take your age, sub-tract it from 100, and use the remainder as a percentage of what amount ofyour money should be exposed to market risk

Boost savings once your kids are independent. Once your children arefinished with college and support themselves, you will have a newfoundability to tuck money away for retirement. Usually people don’t have a lotof money when they are in school so most student still rely on their parentsto help out from time to time, and knowing that their children need moneypeople are unable to save as much. When the children are financially stableon their own, you now have a tremendous opportunity to finish strong andsave a nice chunk of money right before you retire that could potentiallymake the world of difference.

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9. Home Repair Scams—Someoneknocks on your door saying that theynoticed something on your home or inyour yard that needs repairing or trim-ming. They quote a price and then theydo the work, but the trick is that theyare scoping you out to see if you havediminished capacity. They also pass

your name on to other “Woodchucks”for more money. Protect Yourself—

• Don’t rely on Caller ID. Scammerscan manipulate it to display any nameor number they want.

• Companies offering FREE medicalsupplies usually want your credit cardnumber for shipping and handling.

• During open enrollment, scammersask for your personal information toenroll in bogus supplemental insurancepolicies. Check Medigap policies onlineat Medicare.gov.

• Guard your health information.Thieves use your information to sub-mit false billings. Check your MedicareQuarterly Explanation of Benefits forfraudulent claims.

• Other information to keep safe—zip codes, passports, home phonenumber and, of course PINs.

• Monitor your Credit Report (manyBanks and Credit card companies offerthis service at no charge)

• When someone in a living facilitydies, do not donate clothes labeledwith their name. Scammers go to thriftshops looking for names and checkobituaries online to see who passedaway.

• Sign up for Nomorobo.com—a freeservice to stop robo calls on VoIP serv-ices. Check online to make sure it sup-ports your service.

• Go to dmachoice.org to opt out ofcommercial mail solicitations andoptoutprescreen.com to opt out ofcredit card offers.

• Have someone you trust get a copyof your bank statement each montheven if they do not have access to youraccount.

• Vet all contractors before hiringanyone to work on your home.

• Check a financial advisor’s creden-tials at brokercheck.finra.org.

• You can go to Give.org to checkout the legitimacy of a charity.

• Use a home safe to store financialand medical data.

• Use your Medicare card for yourfirst Doctor visit, then make a copy andblack out the last 4 digits of the cardnumber. Lock up the original card, andonly take the copy on subsequent vis-its.

If you have been the victim of ascam, tell someone you trust—don’t beafraid or embarrassed. You are notalone! Get help from the local police,your bank or Adult ProtectiveServices—visit eldercare.gov for con-tact information.

Sources: NCOA.ORG- NationalCouncil on Aging, AARP, ConsumerReports.

Kim Fowler, founder of Fowler LifeCoaching (www.fowlercoaching.com), spe-cializes in life coaching for those who areready to make big changes in their lives.She lives in Surfside Beach with her hus-band, Rich and their five cats.


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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Two years ago I hadshingles, and I now suffer the aftereffects of it. Thesores went away in a month, but the stinging,burning, throbbing pain is still with me. I cannotwear clothing over the affected shoulder. No med-icines have eased the pain so far. Is there any help?— M.L.

ANSWER: You now are dealing with posther-petic neuralgia, pain that lingers long after theshingles rash has gone. The virus that causes shin-gles is the same virus that causes chickenpox.Almost every adult on this continent harbors thatvirus, now called herpes zoster. It lives on in nervecells.

From time to time, at older ages, it wakens fromits hibernation, travels down the nerve to the skinand causes an outbreak of blisters on a red base.The outbreak goes away in about three weeks.Pain can linger for a long time — months, to years.In traveling down the nerve, the virus damaged it.

I can list some of the postherpetic neuralgiamedicines. Two are antidepressants — nortripty-line and amitriptyline — given not for depressionbut for pain relief. Cymbalta (duloxetine) is anoth-er antidepressant that can lessen postherpetic pain.Lyrica (pregabalin) is an anti-seizure medicinethat’s approved for this problem. Neurontin(gabapentin) is another seizure medicine used forcontrol of the lingering pain of shingles.

Capsaicin lotion, cream or gel (Zostrix, Capsin,R-Gel) is applied directly to the involved skin. Ahigher concentration of capsaicin comes as a patchthat’s applied in the doctor’s office, left on for anhour and then removed. Treatment can be repeat-ed in three months. It’s called Qutenza. Anotherskin patch is the Lidoderm patch. The latest medi-cine is Gralise, an extended-release form ofgabapentin — Neurontin. It requires fewer doses.

The entire shingles story is covered in the book-let on that topic. Readers can obtain a copy bywriting: Dr. Donohue — No. 1201W, Box 536475,Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or moneyorder (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with therecipient’s printed name and address. Please allowfour weeks for delivery.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I get my calcium bydrinking milk. I believe natural sources are thebest sources of vitamins and minerals. The prob-lem is that whole milk raises my cholesterol. Myfather died of a heart attack at a young age. Doesskim milk have as much calcium as whole milk?— R.T.

ANSWER: Skim milk contains a little more cal-cium than whole milk. An 8-ounce glass of wholemilk has 291 mg of calcium. The same amount ofskim milk has 300 mg.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Many months ago, my

feet turned numb. Thenumbness has spreadup to my knees. It hasmade me quiteunsteady when I walk.My doctor can’t find acause or treatment for

this. Can you suggest anything? — L.O.ANSWER: Your description fits peripheral neu-

ropathy, a deterioration of nerve function, often ofthe leg nerves. The causes for it are many.

Frequently, however, a precisecause can’t be determined. Youneed to make an appointment tosee a neurologist as soon as youcan.

Dr. Donohue regrets that he isunable to answer individual letters,but he will incorporate them in his col-umn whenever possible. Readers maywrite him or request an order form ofavailable health newsletters at P.O.Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

(c) 2013 North America Synd., Inc.All Rights Reserved

Shingles Pain Lingers After Rash Is GoneBy Paul G. Donohue, M.D

FALSE:Hospice careis most bene-ficial whenthere is suffi-cient time tomanagesymptomsand establisha bondingrelationship.

Hospice Only Serves Patients WithCancer.

FALSE: Hospice is also appropriatefor patients with end-stage respirato-ry, cardiac, liver, renal, dementia,

AIDS, ALS and neurological diseases.Hospice Patients Are Served Only InTheir Own Homes.

FALSE: Most patients choose toreceive services in their homes.Hospice cares for patients in assistedliving facilities, long-term care nurs-ing facilities, hospitals, hospice facili-ties and other congregate living facili-ties.There Is A Strict Limit On Length OfHospice Services.

FALSE: To be admitted to hospiceservices, the patient’s physician isasked to certify a prognosis of sixmonths or less, there is no limit to the

length of hospice services. If thepatient stabilizes or shows signs ofimprovement, or should there be achange in the goals of the plan of care,a patient may be discharged fromhospice services. At a later time if thepatient declines, hospice can readmitthe patient. A patient may choose to

discontinue hospice services at anytime, for any reason.Hospice Patients May Not BeHospitalized.

FALSE: Patients may be admittedto the hospital for symptom control, ifrequired. Extended hours of in-homeskilled nursing care are also availableby most hospices.Hospice Means Giving Up “Hope”.

FALSE: There is always “hope”, itnever goes away. When the hope forcure is no longer an option, the hopeof living each day to the fullestbecomes the focus.Hospice Is “Depressing”. WhoWants To Think About Death AndDying?

The Hospice staff or team under-stands and are always sensitive to theneeds of the patient, as well as thefamily. The hospice team is compas-sionate, caring and always empha-

sizes life and living, never forcinganything on the family or patient. Thegoal is to provide comfort and under-standing to all concerned.Patients Must Be Home Or BedBound To Qualify For Hospice.

FALSE: Many hospice patients areable to continue an active lifestyle

including visiting friends and familymembers, and pursing meaningfulinterests and activities.Hospice Services Are Expensive.

FALSE: Medicare and Medicaidoffer a Hospice Benefit under whichhospice services are covered 100%,with no out-of-pocket expense. Mostmedications, oxygen and equipmentfor comfort and safety are also paidfor. In addition, many private insur-ance plans also offer a HospiceBenefit. Medicare will also continue tocover any other unrelated healthissues outside the hospice plan ofcare.Patients Are Required To Sign A DoNot Resuscitate (Dnr) Order.

FALSE: Patients are not required tosign a DNR order for admission tohospice care, however sometimes it ishighly recommended. The hospicestaff understands that sometimes this


Patients Need To Be Imminently DyingTo Be Admitted To Hospice

By Carole H. BowdreCorporate Vice President,

Myrtle Beach Funeral Home, Myrtle Beach, SC


For most couples or family members,learning to have patience for one anotherfor most things is something that just devel-ops over time. Learning to deal with smallthings because you love someone just sort ofhappens! Sometimes it’s an annoying habitthat you just ignore, but other times it’ssomething that they may not be aware of.

Hearing loss can be extremely frustratingfor both the person with the hearing prob-lem and for their significant other and loved

ones. Although sometimes it may be a silly misunderstanding, other times, itcan become a more significant problem in a relationship. Here are some waysto make things easier on everyone involved:Educate yourself AND your partner:

-Go for a hearing evaluation together. If you or your loved one are experi-encing hearing difficulties, it’s best to go to a professional for an evaluation.Be sure to ask questions that apply to your specific situations and allow theprofessional to teach you both about hearing loss at the same time. Doing thiswill help you to both understand the issue at hand and insure that the infor-mation is remembered and not misunderstood. Sometimes information can beforgotten or misinterpreted when passed along to a loved one when they askabout how the evaluation went. The specialist will give a lot of information ina short amount of time, so it’s best for those involved to be there together. Make a plan and communicate:

-If the evaluation determines that you need hearing aids, make a plan withyour specialist to have your loved one be part of each step. Your specialistwill teach you both how to maintain your hearing aids and explain what youshould both expect with your new hearing aids. Setting realistic expectationsis very important for everyone involved. Hearing aids can help most situa-tions but knowing their limitations is important as well. Your specialist willteach you both about good communication habits, such as looking face toface, getting your attention before starting a conversation and breaking thehabit of speaking from another room. Stay positive:

-There are frustrations with many different things in life, but having a posi-tive attitude can really help make things easier! Stay positive and encourageyour loved one to wear their hearing aids all day, every day. Complimentthem on how much better they are hearing and how much easier it is to havea conversation with them. Working through the process of learning to hearwith hearing aids together makes the whole experience better for allinvolved!

If you or someone you love is experiencing hearing difficulty, give us a call& schedule a hearing evaluation. Addressing a hearing issue is a big step butwith the love and support of those who care about you, it can be a wonderfuland amazing experience!

Hearing By Design 843-272-1486 www.hearingbydesignnmb.com

Love and Hearing Loss

By Jennifer Reed and Kayla Bracey

is a very difficult decision, resuscitation. The hospice staff is always available toassist the patient and family with end of life decision making.

Myrtle Beach Funeral Home located at the entrance to Market Common at 4505Highway 17 Bypass South, Myrtle Beach, SC salutes all local hospices. Hospice is a spe-cial kind of care and philosophy which focuses on the palliation of a terminally or seri-ously ill patient’s pain and symptoms and attending to emotional and spiritual need, aswell. Hospice care provides assistance to the family members, as well as the patient. Thestaff at Myrtle Beach Funeral Home highly recommends hospice care for those that meetcriteria. Myrtle Beach Funeral Home is always available to answer any questions aboutend-of –life care, preparations or preneed planning. Please visit our educational websiteat MyrtleBeachFuneralHome.com.

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Cancer CenterCarolina Regional Cancer CenterMyrtle Beach 843-449-9415Conway 843-234-5505

DentalCarolina Center for Cosmetic &Restorative DentistryConway 843-248-3843David E. Grabeman D.D.S., P.A.Aesthetic & Restorative DentistryPawleys Island 843-235-7580

Endocrinology Strand Endocrinology & Osteoporosis CenterMyrtle Beach843-293-9955

GastroenterologyStrand Gastrointestinal CenterMyrtle Beach843-839-2581

Home CareHomeCare AssistancePawleys Island843-353-3105

Homewatch CaregiversMurrells Inlet843-299-0291

HospiceTidelands Community HospiceHorry, Geo., Wmsburg 843-546-3410

HospitalsBrunswick Community Hospital910-755-8121Carolinas Hospital System-Marion843-431-2000

Conway Medical Center843-347-7111Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital843-527-7000Grand Strand Medical Center 843-692-1000McLeod Loris Seacoast843-716-7000Waccamaw Community Hospital843-652-1000

Pain TherapyCuralase Laser TherapyM.B. 843-294-LASE

MedicalInlet Medical AssociatesMurrells Inlet843-651-4111

Physical TherapyFlint Center (formerly SpecialtyPhysical Therapy)Murrells Inlet 843-651-7513Professional Rehabilitation ServicesPawleys Island 843-235-0200Murrells Inlet 843-314-3224Surfside Beach 843-839-0163Myrtle Beach 843-839-1300Conway 843-733-3031Little River 843-281-4222www.prsrehabservices.com

Retirement LivingMorningside Assisted LivingGeorgetown843-520-0319The Lakes at LitchfieldLitchfield 843-235-3777

Skin CareDermavogueGarden City843-357-2444

Weight LossMetabolic Medical CentersMurrells Inlet843-357-2851


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Do yousuffer withhip pain?Do you havepain that islocated onthe outsideof the hipand thigh,or in thebuttock?Does thepain get

worse with activities such as walkingand stair negotiation? Do you havepain with lying on the affected side?If yes to these questions, then youmay have trochanteric bursitis of thehip.

Trochanteric bursitis is when thereis inflammation of the bursa of the

hip. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that issituated in areas where friction mightoccur, such as between tendon andbone. Bursa act as a buffer betweenopposing surfaces, such as bone andtendon. When the bursa becomesinflamed and irritated it causes painin the hip. This pain is reflected in themanner mentioned above, pain onthe outside of the hip that isincreased with activity.

Causes of bursitis can be traumatic,such as a fall on the side of the hip, orbumping the hip into an object. It canalso be caused by repetitive overusesuch as running, cycling, or workrelated tasks. There may be structuralissues, such as a leg length discrepan-cy or spinal misalignment such asscoliosis. Though these are not theonly causes of bursitis, they are some

of the more common. It is a commoncondition in women, due to anatomi-cal predispositions, as well as in eld-erly individuals. Any condition thatmay cause abnormal pressures alongthe outside of the hip has the poten-tial to lead to trochanteric bursitis.

Depending on the length andseverity of the symptoms, there aredifferent options for treatment. Thegoals of treatment are to reduce theinflammation/pain and restore nor-mal mobility. Conservative treatmentmay include non-steroidal inflamma-tory medications, corticosteroid injec-tions, and physical therapy. When allelse has failed, surgery may be indi-cated, though research has shownthat conservative treatments are quiteeffective.

The goal of physical therapy would

be one that focuses on identifying thecausative factors of the condition, andalleviating the pressures on the bursa.During your examination by one ofour board certified orthopedic physi-cal therapists, we will identify areasof dysfunction. These areas may bemuscle weakness, soft tissue tight-ness, and poor movement patterns. Aplan of care would be established toaddress these areas through prescrip-tive exercise, manual (hands-on) ther-apy, and modalities (ultrasound, elec-trical stimulation). The goal with anyphysical therapy regiment is to elimi-nate the problem and educate anindividual on strategies to keep itthat way.

Physical Therapy for Hip Bursitis

By Richard DeFalco, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, Cert. DN, CWcHP


One of the newest and most effective procedures that we have incorporatedin our offices with great success is dry needling. The name sounds worse thanthe actual procedure! Dry needling is a process by which fine gauge solid fila-ment needles are inserted into the symptomatic dysfunctional area to createtiny lesions (micro trauma) in the underlying soft tissue. These lesions stimu-late the body’s natural response of healing by way of secretion of proteins andthe blood factors responsible for tissue remodeling to the affected areas, as wellas stimulation of the central and peripheral nervous system to create a decreasein pain. In other words, the micro trauma that is caused in the tissue creates anenvironment that allows the tissue to remodel and repair itself. Because theneedles are of an extremely fine gauge, the procedure has minimal pain associ-ated with it.

A thorough history and physical examination by a board certified orthopedicphysical therapist can determine if you would be a candidate for physical ther-apy to address your hip pain. At Professional Rehabilitation Services we prideourselves in distinction and providing a higher level of care. So if you or some-one you know is having hip pain or another musculoskeletal problem andwould like to know more about dry needling or other physical therapy options,seek the consultation of a physical therapist at one of our five locations or seeyour physician for a referral to one of our facilities. Physical therapy is a regu-larly covered service by most health insurance plans. Free 15 minute consulta-tions are a great way to identify if you are a candidate for treatment!

At Professional Rehabilitation Services, we treat a wide variety of musculoskeletaland neurological conditions using the latest in evidence based therapies provided byhighly credentialed physical therapists. Professional Rehabilitation Services has fiveconvenient locations in Pawleys Island, Murrells Inlet, Surfside Beach, Myrtle Beachand Conway. For further information on this or other related topics you can contactRichard DeFalco, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CWcHP at Professional Rehabilitation Services(Myrtle Beach) (843) 839-1300, Brian P. Kinmartin PT, DPT, MTC, STC, OCS,CWcHP (Pawleys Island) (843) 235-0200, Richard A. Owens, MPT,OCS, Cert.SMT,CWcHP (Surfside) (843) 831-0163 and (Conway) (843) 773-3031, or visit our websiteat www.prsrehabservices.com where you can learn more about the company and evendownload a referral form for your physician to fill out. You can also call and sched-ule a free 15 minute consultation!

If you areanything likeme, I knowyou have feltthat specialfeline-humanbond. Lovecan be definedas an intensefeeling ofaffection andmany of us

have this for our feline companions. Ourfurry friends become an integral part ofour lives. We know exactly what they aresaying to us and have no problem under-standing and receiving their love. I’msure many of you feel your kitty could beyour puurrfect Valentine.

Many studies have been conducted,with Dr. Dennis Turner establishing him-self as the world’s leading expert on thisfeline-human bond. Dr. Turner is Directorof the Institute for Applied Ethology andAnimal Psychology, and Senior Research

Associate, Zoology Institute, Universityof Zurich in Switzerland, and many otherpositions. We feline fanatics have nodoubt that we convey and receive lovefrom our cats. However, there hasn’t beenmuch hard scientific evidence to provereal communication is actually occurring.

With a study using “InformationTheory”, Dr. Turner and his one of hisstudents, Maya Weilenmann, have proventhat communication is taking placebetween the cat and the human. Ofcourse, we humans knew we were com-municating with our cats, but have ourcats really been communicating back tous? Information Theory is a complexmathematical system, which is usuallyused in computer science to determinewhether real communication between twoentities is occurring. Dr. Turner was ableto prove that there is indeed informationtransfer between the cat and the human.This is the first time information theoryhas been used to prove inter-species com-munication.

As each cat uses individual signals spe-cific in its own particular relationshipwith their human, Dr. Turner was able toprove that they do this using the“Information Theory”. The different wayseach cat sends signals to their owners iswhat proves real communication is hap-pening! There are many ways our catscommunicate their love for us such asmeowing, rubbing around our legs, “headbutting”, loud purring, kneading or “mak-ing biscuits” as I call it. You may also beworthy of a special grooming sessionwith a good licking. Another cute waythey show love is when they go “bellyup”. When they sprawl out with all fourlegs in the air, they feel love and securitywith you and want you to know it. Myfavorite is the kitty kiss with their eyes.Cats save eye contact for those they love

and trust. A slow blink means you just gotan “I love you”.

So, could we actually have a felinesoul mate? A definition of a soul mate canbe:

Someone with whom you have a feel-ing of deep or natural affinity, one who ispuurrfectly suited to another in tempera-ment, or someone with whom one has aspecial, almost spiritual, connection with.I think many of us have a 6th sense, ifyou will, an awareness of how one spe-cial kitty can comfort our soul.

I don’t think we “pick” our feline soulmates. They find us! You may think youadopted a kitten from a shelter, or saved itfrom the streets, but if you stop and pon-der how you came together, you may seethe situation differently. Why did youadopt that particular kitten at the shelter?Did it simply stand out above all the oth-ers and tug at your heart strings? It wascute, irresistible and you were totallydrawn to that kitten, right? So, isn’t itpossible that kitten picked you? Maybeyou were dealing with some difficulties inyour life when a cat just had to be res-cued from the Walmart parking lot. Didthis cat take your mind off your troubles?It needed you, right? Maybe your findingthis cat at this particular moment in yourlife was meant to be.

Your soul mate feline will be com-pletely tuned in to your feelings. Theycan help you through some of your dark-est moments. They will listen and evenshow concern, never leaving your sidewhen you are down.

I believe we can have many cat soulmates in our lifetime. My first was a littlered Somali cat named Foxy. She couldget me to do anything she wanted! If shewanted to play, she brought me the toy.When it was cuddle time, Foxy had a cer-tain way she meowed and her eyes spokedirectly to my heart. Don’t think it was allabout her needs. My soul mate cat Foxywas always there for me too. She literallylicked my tears as I went through adivorce and never left my bed when I washealing from a bad car accident. Foxypassed away over 10 years ago, but still

comes to visit me in my dreams for achat, making sure I am staying positiveand strong. If this sounds a little far fetched to you,remember there is now scientific evidenceof the feline-human bond. Dr. DennisTurner has also done studies that provethat cats do react very strongly to a per-son’s mood. Not only that, but they canactually improve a person’s bad mood.Another scientist, Rupert Sheldrake, PhD.D., has studied cats who know when“their person” is coming home–evenwhen they are arriving at a random,unplanned time in a different car. The catgets up and goes to stand at a window ordoor about 15 minutes before the personarrives. He says this phenomenon onlyseems to happen with cats and peoplewho are very closely bonded. Can we sayfeline soul mate?

I feel that cats have a 6th sense as well.They tend to know who they belong with.Open your heart and mind this ValentinesDay and maybe cupid’s arrow will pointyou in the direction of a furry friend......aconnection that was just meant to be,your feline soul mate.

Kim Hurley, Owner of Cat’s MeowVeterinary, 4720 Hwy. 17 Bypass Unit B

Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 843-839-1999


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By Kim HurleyOwner of Cat’s Meow Veterinary


Marlisa Small is the owner ofMarlisa’s Wig Studio in Little Riverand founder of Bold & BeautifulWigs for Cancer, a non-profitorganization that provides freewigs, hair pieces and hats to thoseundergoing treatment for cancer.

Marlisa is a 26 year cancer sur-vivor, she is not defined by this butinspired by the strength andcourage she sees in other survivors.She founded Bold & BeautifulWigs for Cancer, Inc a 501 © (3)non-profit, providing FREE wigs toanyone undergoing chemo, whichto date has helped thousands ofpatients.

She hosts her own Gala everyyear in December, since 2010 andhas raised over $100,000.00 to date!Recently she has extended herefforts to include Camp Kemo, thisprogram provides free wigs, hairpieces and hats to children undergo-ing cancer treatment, as well asscholarship assistance for childrenwho wish to attend Camp Kemo.

Marlisa will be at The SeniorExpo on April 1st at the BarefootConference Center from 9-3, sellingraffle tickets to raise funds for Bold& Beautiful Wigs for Cancer. Thedrawing will be held at 3:00pm theday of the Expo, winner need not bepresent! So stop by the Expo – FREEto attend, FREE parking and with avariety of vendors there’ll be somuch to see and do!

Your $20.00 donation will go to avery worthy cause and you couldwin a 5 night stay in Panama’s LosEstablos Boquete Inn, retail value of$2,400.

Los Establos Boutique Inn is adistinctive collection of comfortablesuites and accommodations nestled4,000 feet above sea level. Spreadacross 16 acres in the midst of a lushcoffee plantation, it offers panoram-ic views of the Baru Volcano. Stroll

along secret paths as you breathe inthe aroma of coffee and the per-fumes of the region’s lush tropicalgardens. This ticket is good for upto six people. You will be responsi-

ble for your own air fare, daily taxesand fees.

Raffle tickets will be $20.00 andthe drawing will take place justbefore closing at the Senior Expo.

If you or someone you know is strug-gling with a cancer diagnosis, pleasefeel free to stop by Marlisa’s Wig Studioat 4275 Sea Mountain Hwy in LittleRiver or call 843-424-1638.

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Distinguishing a cold from a respiratory allergy canbe challenging for anyone since the symptoms of eachare similar. “Sinus” is a non-specific expression thatcan mean different things to different individuals.Usually it involves symptoms of the nose or sinusesand frequently both. Sinusitis refers to inflammation ofthe sinuses and isn’t necessarily indicative of an infec-tion. Typical symptoms of colds or sinus include sneez-ing, nasal congestion or stuffiness, post nasal drip, full-ness and pressure in the head or face, and coughingespecially when lying down. Eventually, inflammationof the lining of the nose and sinus membranes can leadto swelling that blocks proper drainage resulting in

infection.The common cold virus is a primary cause of infectious sinusitis. Typically

colds last about 5-10 days. Colds that are recurrent and last for weeks at a timeor never clear, suggest another problem such as allergy or chronic bacterialsinusitis. Colds causing acute sinus infections may be associated with fever,whereas chronic sinus infections lasting more than 3 months may present withsubtler symptoms. Fever is uncommon, butpersistent headaches, teeth pain, bad breathand a loss of smell are characteristic. Sinusitisfrom viral colds or bacterial infections fre-quently causes thick cloudy and colored nasaldrainage.

In contrast, allergy to indoor and outdoorinhalants such as dust mites, animal dander,mold and pollens are more likely to causeintense itching of the nose, eyes, ears, throatand palate; repetitive sneezing and runny nosewith clear secretions, although colored mucuscan occur with allergy as well. Fever is not asymptom of allergy and the common coldrarely causes itching. Symptoms that occuryearly in a predictable seasonal pattern are highly suggestive of an allergenicsensitivity to either wind- borne pollens from trees or grasses in the early andlate spring respectively, weeds in the fall or outdoor molds. Sneezing fits andintense itching are typical symptoms of seasonal allergy with improvementnoted indoors especially in air-conditioned environments. In contrast, indoorallergens cause ongoing year round problems without seasonal change and suf-ferers usually more typically will experience congestion and post nasal drip thatmay improve when outdoors away from the source.

If upper respiratory symptoms caused by allergy are left untreated and persistlong enough they can lead to more serious complications such as chronic sinusor ear infections or asthma. Therefore early treatment of allergy is critical.Neither allergy nor a viral upper respiratory infection will respond to antibiotics.Viral colds will usually run their course in 5-10 days. For allergies a combinationof avoidance of allergenic triggers, medications including antihistamines, decon-gestants and nasal steroid sprays, are recommended. For allergy suffers whosesymptoms occur frequently and are not responsive to avoidance or medications,allergy immunotherapy such as shots should be considered.

An Allergist can help an individual sort out if allergy is the cause of theirproblems and assist in developing an individualized treatment plan designed toalleviate discomfort and more importantly to prevent re-occurrences or eveneliminate the problem altogether.

Dr. Schecker, a Board Certified Allergist, is the founder of Coastal Carolina Allergy &Asthma Associates. He is a Certified Take Shape For Life Health Coach, a COPECertified Health Coach, the co-founder of the Myrtle Beach Marathon and the founder of

It It A Cold orAllergy!

By Mark Schecker, M.D. Coastal Carolina Allergy and Asthma Associates

Horry County Council on Aging, Inc.Administrative Office2213 North Main StreetPost Office Box 1693Conway, South Carolina 29526(843) 248-55231-800-922-6283Fax :(843) 248-6361E-mail : [email protected]://www.hccoa.org

Local Agency on Aging:Waccamaw Area Agency :Williamsburg & Georgetown, SC 29440Phone-(843) 546-4231Fax-(843) [email protected]

Regional Ombudsman (843) 745-1706 or toll free 1-800-864-6446

Georgetown County Council on Aging Georgetown Senior Center 2104 Lincoln St. Georgetown, SC 29440Phone-(843) 546-8539Fax-(843) 546-2613 [email protected]

WillamsburgVital Aging of Williamsburg CountyP.O. Box 450 Kingstree, SC 29556Phone-(843) 354-5496Fax-(843) 354-3107

Healthcare National Groups Alzheimer’sAssociation Information on treatment and causes919 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60611 1-800-272-3900 www.alz.org

The Medicare Rights Center 1460 Broadway, 17th FloorNew York, NY 10036 Phone: (212) 869-3850 or 1-800-MEDICAR www.medicarerights.org National MedicareHotline Answers individual questions with respectto 1-800-Medicare eligibility and coverage. TTYfor hearing and speech impaired 1-800-820-1202 State Groups.

Alzheimer’s AssociationProvides information and support r Alzheimer’spatients and families.Columbia, SC, 29202 1-800-636-3346

Department of Health & Human Services1801 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29202DHHS and DSS work together to administer SouthCarolina Medicaid Program Medicaid. As a result,some of the Medicaid offices are co-located atDSS and DHHS. The best thing to do is call 1-888-549-0820 and ask them where you shouldapply for Medicaid. If you call this number, theycan also send you an application in the mail.A person applying as a Supplemental SecurityIncome recipient should apply at their local SocialSecurity administration office.

James F. Byrnes Center Center specializing ingeriatric care and for Geriatric Medicine research.ACS Silvercard Hotline Silvercard is a programthat offers seniors prescription drug insurancebenefits e-mail: [email protected] ifthey are over 65, have no other prescription druginsurance, and meet income eligibility require-ments. Hotline provides program benefits and eli-gibility information.2100 Bull Street P.O. Box 119 Columbia, S.C. 29202 (803) 898-1807, (877) 239-5277 S.C. Dept. of Health and Inspect hospitals andnursing homes; Environmental Control respond to citizen com-plaints about Bureau of Certification long termcare facilities. 2600 Bull St. Columbia, SC 29201(803) 545-4300 S.C. Health Care Association Trade of 176Laurelhurst Ave. Columbia, SC 29210 S.C.’sassociation that represents 90% long term carefacilities and nursing homes. Provide informationto consumers about health care services andquality care.(803) 772-7511 Horry1511-A 9th Ave. Conway, SC 29526 (843) 248-1500Conway Annex 1804 Main St Conway, SC 29526(843) 248-1500Lorris Office 3811 Walnut St Loris, SC 29569(843) 756-4027

Long term care resources: Area Office 9-Conway Georgetown, Horry Community LongTerm Care Marion, Williamsburg P.O. Box 2150914 Norman St. Conway, SC 29526 (843) 248-7249

Helpful Internet Websites These sites providegeneral information and are good starting pointsfor finding more specific information.Medicare Rights Center: www.medicarerights.orgGeneral information and educational materialsabout Medicare choices, coverage, and rights Medicare: www.medicare.gov - generalMedicare information - Medicare publications;cost and quality information about HMOs; costinformation about Medigap plansNational Aging Information Center:www.aoa.dhhs.gov - information on Medicareand Social Security – publicationsConsumer Health and Human ServicesInformation: www.healthfinder.gov - informationabout resources for particular health concerns –general information about health insuranceNational Committee to Preserve SocialSecurity and Medicare: www.ncpssm.org – Medicare education and advocacy organiza-tion BenefitsCheckUp:www.benefitscheckup.org - Locates programs forpeople (ages 55 and over) to pay for costs of pre-scription drugs, health care, utilities, and otheressential items or services.Senior Resource: www.seniorresource.com -Provides housing options and information onretirement, finances, insurance and care.

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How awesome would it be to retire early at 48 and get toplay golf every day!!!! That’s what this month’s featuredCuraLase client told me. Rob lives in Surfside and retired after30 years with AT&T.

But sadly, sciatica started to ruin his life. “I couldn’t do any-thing by myself. I couldn’t get off the couch by myself, couldnot get out of the bed by myself, and could not get dressed bymyself. Half the time I could barely walk. The sciatica pain wasexcruciating. I had never been in so much pain in my life.”

One of my neighbors, who had been burdened with a bulgingdisc in his back and suffered in pain for nine years, told me that he had read articles onCuraLase and decided to try it as nothing else had helped him. He was amazed that afew CuraLase laser treatments later his pain was gone.

You may ask “How could that happen?” Well, when you learn about this amazinglaser and discover that all lasers are not alike, you will know that the CuraLase laser isincredibly powerful as it permeates through the skin, getting to the source of the painwithout burning anything in its path. It increases blood flow and stimulates stem cellproduction, causing the body to heal itself.

This neighbor was over the top about his success and recommended that Rob give ita try. Keep in mind that Rob had already seen a local orthopedist, where it took twoweeks to get an appointment even after he told the receptionist he was in unbearablepain. Once Rob saw the doctor, the doctor ordered MRIs and CT Scans and said thatRob probably needed surgery, but that there was no guarantee that it would work.

Rob was at wit’s end when he arrived at CuraLase. His life was in shambles fromthe pain. On top of the sciatica, he had recently broken a few ribs and was a total mess.

“First I got an immediate appointment. Then I was greeted by the nicest, most con-cerned employees I have ever met. I read all the testimonials in the CuraLase diarylocated in their lobby. And then the CuraLase doctor prescribed 14 treatments.”

“It was simply amazing how I started to improve. My rib pain gradually got better,and the sciatica issue was lessening, too, until finally I was on my way back to lovinglife again.”

Friends, all we can do is tell these success stories over and over. One of these dayswhen your pain is so bad and you feel depressed and that life is not worth living, youwill decide to try CuraLase. Some folks refuse to try because insurance does not coverit. But like Rob said, “It’s a shame that this is not covered by insurance because if Ihad gone here first, I would have saved my insurance company thousands that theyspent on doctors, MRIs and CT Scans, and I would have gotten better faster.”

CuraLase offers free dinner seminars for you and a guest. All you have to do isRSVP at 843-294-5273. There’s no arm-twisting, just good valuable information and ademonstration of the laser.

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Finally Rob laughed as we finished our interview for this article. He said, “I nowkeep a handful of CuraLase business cards on me and give them out wherever I seesomeone in pain. I tell them, it is the best laser ever!!!”

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With every incomingWhite HouseAdministration, there arequestions about how var-ious policies will beimpacted and how it willaffect our personal bot-tom line. Many of us aresitting on the edge of ourseats waiting to see whathealth care policies will look likeunder President Trump.

This year, state politics are alsohaving an impact. At the time of thiswriting, President-elect Trump hasselected Governor Nikki Haley toserve as Ambassador to the UnitedNations and she has agreed to serve.Governor Nikki Haley declinedfunds to expand Medicaid coverage

in South Carolina underthe Affordable Care Act.

Should Nikki Haley’sappointment be con-firmed by the Senate, Lt.Gov. Henry McMasterwill succeed her asGovernor and is likelyto run for re-election in2018. McMaster spear-

headed a federal lawsuit against theAffordable Care Act which empow-ered states to decline federal fundsto expand Medicaid, so he will per-haps have health care policies simi-lar to Haley’s. Repeal of Affordable Care Act

Republicans in Congress are nowin the process of repealing theAffordable Care Act, popularly

known as Obamacare. It is unclearat the moment what a replacementplan might involve and when itmight be implemented, but it isclear that the President-elect favorsfree market principles including theability to purchase health insuranceacross state lines and to import lessexpensive medication from othercountries. Likewise Trump favorspermitting individuals to deduct100% of the cost of their healthinsurance premiums on their taxesas well as the elimination of a man-date for an individual to purchaseinsurance. Only time will tell if thesepolicy proposals will in fact beimplemented.Medicare and Medicaid

It is likewise unclear exactly whatchanges we might see to Medicareand Medicaid under a Trumpadministration. Medicare is healthinsurance which covers hospitalcare, doctors visits, prescriptionmedication, and rehab followingsurgery. Medicaid, for seniors, is aprogram which pays for skillednursing care and in some cases adultday care and other services.Currently, after a contribution froman elder’s Social Security income,Medicaid covers the cost of nursinghome care. Once a Medicaid applica-tion has been submitted and theapplicant is waiting for an approval,applicants can be assured thatMedicaid may make a retroactivepayment to cover three months ofnursing home care.

President-elect Trump plans togive state’s greater authority overthe implementation of the Medicaidprogram, and it is not yet clear howthat will play out.Trump’s Health Care Appointees

President-elect Trump is soon tobe inaugurated, and his appointeefor head of Health and HumanService is Tom Price, a Georgia con-gressman who now serves as chair-man of a Congressional health sub-committee. Mr. Price, an orthopedicsurgeon who has been an opponentof Obamacare, has not yet had hisappointment confirmed by theSenate.

Seema Verma is Trump’sappointee for head of the Centers forMedicare and Medicaid is SeemaVerma, who has successfullyexpanded Medicaid coverage inIndiana and has consulted with

other states on strategies for expand-ing their Medicaid coverage. Underher expansion programs, healthy,able-bodied adults have beenrequired to make a payment of 2%of their income towards Medicaidcoverage.

In Indiana, members are refund-ed these income contributions whenthey leave the program. If they failto make income contributions withina grace period of 60 days theirMedicaid coverage is terminated. Ifthey are below the poverty line theyare automatically transferred to amore limited benefit plan underwhich they are responsible for co-pays, which is more expensive thanpaying the 2% of income for themore extensive benefits coverage.

However, these Medicaid expan-sion programs were primarilydesigned for working adults, so it isnot clear how Ms. Verma mightapproach Medicaid and Medicarecoverage for elders if her nomina-tion is confirmed by the Senate. HerMedicaid cost-cutting efforts havenot targeted our more vulnerable cit-izens, such as our elders, but insteadhave been geared towards working,able-bodied adults who are still gen-erating income.The Importance of Planning forMedicaid

Presently, Medicaid for elders inSouth Carolina covers nursing homecare and normally does not coverassisted living or assisted livingmemory care units. If you have aloved one with dementia orAlzheimer’s, or if it runs in yourfamily, the further in advance youbegin planning your future financesthe better off you will be.

It’s also helpful for families toplan for Medicaid before someone issick. I can help your family plan tohelp things go as smoothly as possi-ble should a crisis hit. There aremore options available when plan-ning in advance for Medicaid to pro-tect your assets.

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Ms. Margaret Wadsworth is the kind of lawyer that "bad" lawyers hate! She isextremely sensitive to your needs and situation, goes over and above her call ofduty in representing you. Very quick to return calls/e-mails and keeping you wellinformed of any movement about your case. I'd call her a 'friend" who maintainsthe highest professional working relationship. MB

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Sweet Potato and Cabbage Slaw

2 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon lime juice1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups coarsely grated peeled sweet pota-to (about 1 large) 3 cups thinly shredded napa or savoy cab-bage 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon finely minced serrano orjalapeno pepper with seeds (optional)

Whisk canola oil, lime juice, sesameoil and salt in a large bowl. Add sweetpotato, cabbage, scallions and serrano (orjalapeno), if using; toss to combine. Serveimmediately.

Lemon Dill Chicken4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1-1 1/4 pounds)Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil orcanola oil, divided 1/4 cup finely chopped onion3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 teaspoons flour2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Season chicken breasts on both sideswith salt and pepper. Heat 1 1/2 tea-spoons oil in a large heavy skillet overmedium-high heat. Add the chicken andsear until well browned on both sides,about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chick-en to a plate and tent with foil.

Reduce heat to medium. Add theremaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pan.Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring,for 1 minute. Whisk broth, flour, 1 table-spoon dill and lemon juice in a measuringcup and add to pan. Cook, whisking, untilslightly thickened, about 3 minutes.

Return the chicken and any accumulat-

ed juices to the pan; reduce heat to lowand simmer until the chicken is cookedthrough, about 4 minutes. Transfer thechicken to a warmed platter. Season saucewith salt and pepper and spoon over thechicken. Garnish with the remaining 1tablespoon chopped fresh dill.

Black Bean and Salmon Tostadas

8 6-inch corn tortillasCanola oil cooking spray1 6- to 7-ounce can boneless, skinlesswild Alaskan salmon, drained 1 avocado, diced 2 tablespoons minced pickled jalapeños,plus 2 tablespoons pickling juice from thejar, divided 2 cups coleslaw mix (see Tip) or shreddedcabbage 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream2 tablespoons prepared salsa2 scallions, chopped Lime wedges (optional)

Position racks in upper and lowerthirds of the oven; preheat to 375°F.Coat tortillas on both sides with cookingspray. Place on 2 baking sheets. Bake,turning once, until light brown, 12 to 14minutes.

Combine salmon, avocado andjalapeños in a bowl. Combine cabbage,cilantro and the pickling juice in another

bowl. Process black beans, sour cream,salsa and scallions in a food processoruntil smooth. Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on Highuntil hot, about 2 minutes. To assembletostadas, spread each tortilla with somebean mixture and some salmon mixtureand top with the cabbage salad. Servewith lime wedges, if desired.

Chicken Sausage with Potatoes andSauerkraut

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil12 ounces (4 links) cooked chickensausage, halved lengthwise and cut into2- to 3-inch pieces 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, halvedand cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 1/2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed 1 1/2 cups dry white wine1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds1 bay leaf

Heat oil in a large skillet over mediumheat. Add sausage and onion and cook,stirring frequently, until beginning tobrown, about 4 minutes. Add potatoes,sauerkraut, wine, pepper, caraway seedsand bay leaf; bring to a simmer. Coverand cook, stirring occasionally, until thepotatoes are tender and most of the liquidhas evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes.Remove the bay leaf before serving.

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Across the nation, “Random Acts ofKindness” has morphed from a one-day event of good deeds to a weeklongcelebration of paying it forward.Throughout Horry and Georgetowncounties, where there are hundreds ofseniors struggling to have the basics,Heartland Hospice invites you to joinus for our 2nd annual community-widefood and blanket drive starting nowthrough Tuesday, February 28th.

“Technically, ‘Random Acts ofKindness Week’ is February 12-19, butwe want to give our wonderfully gen-erous and thoughtful community timeto help us meet the volume of need –because, as we know from past experi-ence, they will come out in droves tohelp,” said Lyn Rumage, Manager ofBusiness Development. “Last year,nurses and doctors rallied every mem-ber of their practices as well as their patients; employees at multiple stores,

including Home Depot and Chico’s,marshalled their coworkers and cus-tomers; residents at independent andsenior living communities collectedpallets of food, as did law offices andbanks and tons of other businesses.

“An amazing number of individualsdelivered items to our office as well,often downplaying their efforts by say-ing things like ‘I just have a small loadin my vehicle’ or ‘I just have a fewbags.’ The amount of support wasenormous, and we were grateful forevery single person who joined our kind-ness campaign.”

Heartland’s not-so-random acts ofkindness campaign benefitted threelocal non-profits in 2016. This year,with so many people still feeling theimpacts of Hurricane Matthew, espe-cially the elder population, Heartlandis asking for donations for area seniorcenters.

Canned goods, pantry staples (e.g.,coffee, tea, sugar, flour, rice, pasta),cereal, boxed items and basically anynon-perishable food item, as well aswarm blankets and PJs, are very muchneeded. All food items must be sealedand have an expiration date of July2017 or later. Blankets and PJs must benew and are needed in a variety ofsizes. For bedding, queen and kingsizes are preferred.

“Managers and volunteers at countyaging offices and senior centers share

heartbreaking stories of seniors whowere living meagerly before HurricaneMatthew and now are barely subsistingwith little more than dust in theirpantries and hole-filled blankets tokeep them warm on cold nights.”Rumage said. “So, so many lost nearlyeverything, and are still dealing withcleanup and repairs. Groceries andheat, basics for most of us, havebecome luxuries.”

Please bring all items to our admin-istrative office at 2411 N. Oak St, Suite108, in Myrtle Beach. Of course, youmay also take them directly to the char-ity of your choice, but we would loveto meet you, thank you in person andtake a photo of you and your dona-tions if you are willing.

“We plan to photograph all the itemsdropped off to us to showcase theamazing things a community can dowhen it comes together and focuses onthe positive and treating each otherwith kindness,” says Rumage. “Thepeople of Horry and Georgetowncounties are always so generous andcaring. Let’s show what we can dofrom our little corner of the world.”

Heartland Hospice is ACHC accredited,and serves patients across the low countrywith a multi-disciplinary team of highlytrained physicians, registered nurses, med-ical social workers, chaplains and certifiednursing aides. For more information, pleasecall 843.444.0813 or visit www.heartland-hospice.com/myrtle beach.


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The world of health care is sometimes a confusingroad to navigate for anyone. Those 65 and olderface often more difficult paths with many chronicconditions. Learn how to make the most of yourtime with your doctor and important preventivecare tips to improve your health.

The yearly Annual Well Visit is a service thatMedicare Part B provides to its patients with nocopay. Some patients, as well as some providers,have confusion associated with this visit on what’ssupposed to happen during this visit. This is aplanning time for you to sit down with yourprovider and to discuss where you are with yourhealth and ways to improve your health. Theprovider will discuss with you what screening tests,immunizations and additional services need to bescheduled. Your wishes on how you would likeyour end of life care will be discussed. Someproviders would like a copy of your AdvanceDirectives and Living Will to be on file in yourchart. Preparing for your Doctor’s Visit

• It is important to prepare a list of questions foryour provider. This helps you to remember whathas been going on since last visit.

• Keep a journal of any new symptoms with timesand dates.

• Any changes in blood pressure and weight arealso helpful for your provider to be aware of.

• List of medications that you are currently taking.Be sure to include over the counter medications ifyou take them on a daily basis.

• If you have been to a specialist between yourvisits make sure to inform your provider. The pri-mary physician may request consent to obtain theserecords.

You and your doctor are a team that needs towork together to maintain your health. Sometimesyour doctor doesn’t always receive the informationfrom other providers or pharmacies.

• If the doctors’ office calls, write down the impor-tant parts of the conversation such as changes inmedication or activities. Ask for a copy of changesto be sent to you if you are unsure of the instruc-tions.

• If the doctor suggested something for you tochange and you don’t think it is possible to do thechange let them know that this change is not possi-ble.

• If a trial period is requested for you to attemptthe change or try new medication, ask when wouldbe a good time to contact the doctor to notify ofprogress or will this be done at follow up visit.

• During any office visit with your doctor, it isimportant to organize the visit and become part ofthe solution to improve your health. These preven-tative tips will help you to navigate the healthcarehighway and improve your quality of life.

LRMC has multiple locations throughout HorryCounty – Little River, Holmestown Road, Loris, Kings

Highway and Carolina Forest. LRMC provides care foreveryone – insured or uninsured. They accept Medicaid,Medicare and private insurance. A sliding fee is alsoavailable for all qualified individuals.

To learn more about Little River Medical Center, visitwww.lrmcenter.com or call 843.663.8090. To schedule anappointment, please dial 843.663.8000 and press 1 for ascheduling representative.

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Along with these kilts, words like caber,Clachneart, bangers and haggis will be bandiedabout with impunity, vying for placement into thelocal lexicon.

If you think this is all Greek to you, think again.

It’s Celtic.The 2nd Annual

Myrtle BeachHighland Games &Heritage Festival hasarrived.

For the uninitiated,Highland Games arecelebrations of Celticculture, built aroundevents dating back tothe Middle Ages inScotland. Eventsinclude feats ofstrength andendurance, music –featuring the iconicGreat Highland

Bagpipe – folk dancing, Scottish whiskies, ales, tra-ditional Scottish fare and much more, including aparade of tartans and Scottish clan tents.

The games are popular attractions across thenation and the Carolinas, with such events taking

place in nearby Wilmington, N.C. and Charleston.And now in Myrtle Beach because of the MyrtleBeach Regional Pipe & Drum Band, which has beena part of the fabric of the Grand Strand since itsinception in 1997. The band is volunteer-based andcurrently boasts a growing roster of more than 20members.

“We pretty much cover the coastline of SouthCarolina,” said band director Todd Cartner, addingthat more and more people that move into the areaare requesting the band to play various events andvenues – a tough prospect at times, especially whenconsidering the costs involved with outfitting eachmember from head-to-toe in authentic Celtic garb.

“We needed to do something to raise money forthe band,” he said.

What they saw was an event that drew 3,500spectators last year.

Cartner and company realized that a HighlandGames event in Myrtle Beach would raise aware-ness about local bagpipe bands in general whilehelping to cover costs for their band.

“It’s a scalable event that we could grow everyyear,” he said, adding that he attended otherHighland Games events with several band mem-bers, including the Triad Highland Games(Greensboro, N.C.), the Scotland County HighlandGames (Laurinburg, N.C.), the GrandfatherMountain Games [western North Carolina], whichcelebrated its 60th anniversary this year, with atten-dance estimates easily sailing past 20,000 visitors.

The heavy athletics component, of course, is fore-front at the games – and right off the bat, theMyrtle Beach Highland Games [www.myrtlebeach-

On Saturday, March 25th, theKilts Descend on Grand Park

at The Market Common


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highlandgames.com] is keep-ing this legit with the involve-ment of two athletic organiza-tions: Southeastern HighlandAthletics Group (SHAG) andHighland Games League(HGL).

“SHAG is a group of pro-fessional judges, athleticdirectors and sports medicinepeople,” said Cartner. “Theydo games all over the south-east. This is a group that ath-letes can join and becomepart of their circuit.”

All athletes need to fill outan official application inorder to participate in anySHAG-affiliated event. Whatthese athletes do is common-ly referred to as “throwing.”

More than 50 athletes arecurrently on tap for thethrowing events in four cate-gories.

SHAG president and ath-letic director Scott Medlin

said that organizations like his are contracted by Highland Games groupsacross the nation – and its mission is laid out on SHAG’s website:

“SHAG provides equipment, trained personnel and years of combined expe-rience to make sure every game is run as smoothly and entertainingly as possi-ble.”

An interesting twist on the throwing events is an opportunity for spectatorsto participate in scaled-down versions of some of these components, called theMedieval Times Patron Games.

There will also be plenty of events for kids in the Ripley’s Kids Glen, includ-ing kid-safe versions of the caber toss and sheath toss [stuffed animal] – inaddition to a wellie boot toss (firefighter’s boot]), tug-of-war, three-legged sackrace, archery and hatchet throwing. They can also do battle with a MedievalTimes knight (“Fight-a-Knight”)

“We are also going to do an event called the Celtic Run. We will have kiltsfor all of the kids, and they can do a 50-yard dash.”

The atmosphere promises to be festive and authentic – with a dizzying arrayof Celtic clan tents and merchandise vendors, hawking everything from kiltsand sashes to Celtic jewelry emblazoned with the Myrtle Beach HighlandGames logo.

Traditional fare will be plentiful – haggis, fish and chips, Scottish eggs andbangers – but for those who don’t stray far off the beaten path, take heart.Familiar favorites like Dominos and Moe’s Original BBQ will be on hand aswell.

Add to this mix Border Collie demonstrations, a Parade of Tartans, theMarch of the Clans and Societies and a mass pipe band performance featuringfour bagpipe bands linked together, and you begin to get a feel for the scope ofthis undertaking.

“One thing that we decided to do that we learned from the GrandfatherMountain Games is to bring in some really good Celtic music,” said Cartner.“Tuatha Dea coins themselves as a Celtic gypsy band, and they are amazing.”

He added that Tuatha Dea was one of the finalists in the Hard Rock RisingBattle of the Bands last year.

All of this begins with a welcome party on Friday night called a Ceilidh [pro-nounced (“kay-lee”). This takes place from 6 p.m.-10p.m.

Could the Highland Games be loosely considered sports tourism?“It’s certainly not what we think of as sports tourism in the traditional sense,

so I’d say no to that. But it very much is tourism in other senses, as it willattract visitors from near and far. The event has a chance of being a big hit, Ithink, but caber tossing and the other athletic feats aren’t the sole focus. It justdoesn’t fit the tournament mold.”

“It’s a fun, colorful, family type of event that will appeal to many,” he said.“I’m amazed at how many people are looking for an excuse to make a trip tothe beach, and the Highland Games will give them a really good reason to payus a visit.”


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• Heart disease kills 6 times as many women as breast cancer.• Heart disease has killed more women than men every year since... and the

death rate is rising.• 27% of women smoke. Cigarette smoking is the #1 controllable risk factor

for heart disease and is contributing to women’s rising death rate from cardio-vascular disease.

• Women often experience milder symptoms of heart disease. About one thirdof women have atypical symptoms of heart disease with no chest pain at all.

• Heart disease symptoms often go unrecognized and untreated in women.This results in more advanced vessel disease with a poorer outcome.

• Women who have heart attacks are twice as likely as men to die within thefirst few weeks after the event Are you at risk for Heart Disease?

Add up the risk factors that apply to you:• Smoking or daily exposure to second-hand smoke• Past heart attack or known coronary artery disease• Family History• Elevated lipids (high cholesterol)• Abnormal heartbeat• High blood pressure• Birth control pills (in combination with smoking)• Overweight (by 20 or more pounds)• Post-menopausal (and without estrogen replacement therapy)• Sedentary lifestyle

The Warning SignsA Heart Attack may cause some or all of these symptoms:• Pain, pressure, fullness, discomfort or squeezing in the center of the chest• Stabbing chest pain• Radiating pain to shoulder(s), neck, back, arm(s) or jaw• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing• Pounding heartbeats (palpitations) or feeling extra heartbeats• Upper abdominal pain• Nausea, vomiting or severe indigestion• Sweating for no apparent reason• Dizziness with weakness• Sudden, extreme fatigue• Panic with feeling of impending doomNote milder symptoms. About a third of women experience no chest pain at

all when having a heart attack. Many report flu-like symptoms. If you suspect aheart attack, call 9-1-1. Every minute counts!These facts were obtained on the Deborah website at: www.deborah.org

Know Your NumbersKnowing your numbers

is an important part ofkeeping your hearthealthy.

These numbers can helpyou and your doctordetermine your risks andmark the progress you’remaking toward a healthierheart.

Use this handy chart fora quick overview of numbers you need to know and thegoals you need to achieve to reduce your risk for heartdisease. Once you review the optimum numbers for hearthealth, learn how you can achieve and maintain them.(Note: < means “less than.”)


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The Free Film Fest is every Wednesday morning from January 4th through Feb. 22.Shows start at 10AM with doors opening at approximately 9:30. Seating is open to

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It’s about living your life Tips for theCaregiver

By Donna Henderson, D & R Consultants, Inc.

Are you a caregiver for an aging loved one? If so, ICAN HELP!

As a caregiver, you are exhausted both physicallyand mentally. You are stressed, your patience is wear-ing thin, and you are in need of socialization. Youmay not be taking your own health into considerationat all anymore. No one is asking how you feel. Youhaven’t heard take a break. You feel so alone.

I understand the harsh realities of caregiving frompersonal and professional experiences. I have been apart of the senior community for over ten years,assisting seniors and their families in various capaci-ties. I volunteer at the local senior centers and help toraise money for the Alzheimer’s Association and the

Twilight Wish Program. I was a caregiver for my sister who had stage 4 breast cancerand my aging mother in law. I understand just how exhausting caregiving truly is. Here are a few tips to becoming a healthier you!

• Take responsibility of your own care. Take that break! Make it a priority to havelunch with a friend, see a movie, or take an exercise class. Take care of you! You mayfind that just an afternoon out once or twice a week will help prevent burn out!

• Join a support group.• Share the responsibility. Ask

a friend or another family mem-ber when you need a break.

• Utilize Adult Day CareServices and local SeniorCenters.

• Inquire about Respite StayServices.

• Manage your own stress andrecognize warning signs early.These might include irritability,insomnia, and forgetfulness. Beaware of your own warning signs and act to make changes early. Do not wait until youare overwhelmed.

Although my business is in senior living placement, I have knowledge of many differ-ent resources in the community that I am happy to share with you. Please take advantageof them and take care of yourself so that you can be the awesome caregiver that yourloved one deserves! If you are in need of referrals for non-medical in-home care, sug-gestions for support groups, resources, or advice on independent or assisted living, donot hesitate to call me. I CAN HELP! My services are FREE to seniors and their fami-lies. I truly believe that everyone deserves to be safe, healthy and happy!Phone: 843-655-6144; Email: [email protected]: www.donna-henderson.com FB: Senior Living Placement & Consulting

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One of themost signifi-cant advancesin dental med-icine, a simpleSaliva DNAtest, can nowdetermine thespecific typeand quantityof disease-causing bacte-

ria in your mouth! These bacteria, if leftuntreated, can cause periodontal disease,tooth loss, and also affect your risk fordeveloping other systemic diseases suchas atherosclerosis, heart disease, stroke,inflammatory diseases, diabetes and evendementia (among others).

This exciting new test is for anyonewith symptoms of gingivitis or periodon-tal disease. These symptoms include:bleeding gums, badbreath, red or inflamedgums or loss of bonearound your teeth.Other indications forthis test would be priorto extensive dental pro-cedures and in somecases, surgical clearance(such as heart surgery,transplants or jointreplacements).

The gentle oral rinseprocedure is performedby swishing a smallamount of sterile salinethroughout the mouth and can be done inabout 30 seconds. The sample is then sentto OralDNA Labs, Inc.(www.OralDNA.com) for processing.

The lab report that we get back willidentify the bacteria associated with thegum infection and allow us to develop afar more effective, individualized treat-ment plan. Through this state-of-the-arttechnology, we are now able treat thecause of the infection and not just thesymptoms. The goal of this individual-ized therapy then becomes to reduceyour overall bacterial risk for disease pro-gression. As with most diseases, earliertreatment and targeted treatment canhelp stop periodontal disease before irre-versible damage occurs. For some, it isthe only way aggressive forms of gum

disease can be accurately diagnosed andtreated.

In addition to this bacterial DNA test, agenetic susceptibility test from the humanDNA found in the saliva will tell the den-tist if your genetic makeup puts you atgreater risk for developing gum tissueinfections (due to an exaggeratedimmune response). This will furtherenable your dentist to optimize yourtherapy and recare program. As a thirdoption, your dentist can now geneticallytest for HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)infections, a common precursor to oralcancer. (this will be the topic of anotherarticle.)

If you think that you or a loved one isin need of any of these tests, please callyour dentist for more information. Thissimple test could dramatically changeyour ability to achieve oral health andcould possibly save your life.

Dr. Jeff Horowitz is a general dentist andfounder of the Carolina Center for Cosmeticand Restorative Dentistry in Conway, SC.,soon changing names to the Carolina Centerfor Advanced Dentistry. He is a 1991 gradu-ate of the Medical University of SouthCarolina and lectures throughout the UnitedStates on Restorative Dentistry and DentalManagement of Sleep Disordered Breathingin addition to his clinical practice He is apast-president of the South Carolina Academyof General Dentistry and has earned numer-ous awards including fellowship status in thePierre Fauchard Academy, the Academy ofGeneral Dentistry, and mentorship status atthe prestigious Kois Center for AdvancedDental Studies. He can be contacted at 843-248-3843 or through the practice website,www.carolinacosmeticdental.com

Using DNA for Gum andBody Health

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