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Do You Know What Grief Looks Like? Anne Keeton, Grief to Relief, Provides Unique Insight

June 19, 2014 by bradculp

Return guest, Anne Keeton, Founder and President of Grief to Relief, defines grief as “conflicting feelings about a change or end to a familiar pattern or behavior”. While we commonly think about grief in relation to a death, catastrophic injury or illness, grief can surprise us in many more mundane circumstances, like a child going to college, a move, or a change in health status. Sometimes the change can be a good change, but creates mixed emotions in an individual. This is a form of grief!

Handling grief is like having a flat tire. It doesn’t fix itself. There are certain key steps that need to be taken in order to repair the damage. And no one is immune. It will happen to you! And often, loss breeds more loss – “when it rains, it pours”! Listen in as Anne provides some advice about developing a Grief Recovery skill set.

For more information about Grief to Relief, contact Anne at (678) 653-5513, or email her at Anne@GriefToRelief.com. Note that Anne has a new Grief Recovery group class starting on June 23. It will be held in her office in Peachtree Corners.

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.

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.

Success 4 Hearts – Confessions of a Certified Heart Failure Nurse!

May 21, 2014 by bradculp

Pam Haron is passionate about heart failure! Or rather, she is passionate about educating patients and their families about heart failure, its treatment and rehabilitation. Originally from Tennessee, Pam intended to be a school teacher. Two years into her teaching career, she fell in love, got married and started raising a family. At that time, her husband encouraged her to go back to school to earn a degree that would allow her to support herself, should the need ever arise. That encouragement turned out to be prophetic, as her husband passed away only two years later. Pam had taken his advice, and became a registered nurse after completing Cleveland State Community College’s Nursing Program.

In 1998, Pam moved to Atlanta, and took a position at St. Joseph’s Hospital as a Critical Care Nurse – far out of her comfort zone! Over time, she as exposed to transplants, rejections and heart failure disease management. She realized then that her passion was serving heart patients and their families. She went on to become a Certified Heart Failure Nurse, and is now a 29-year veteran of the nursing profession.

Three years ago, Pam left the hospital environment to become a patient educator. This is where her passion really shines through. Listen in as she chats with us, and educates us about heart failure, its treatments and rehabilitations. For more information check out these websites: www.aahfnpatienteducation.org, www.hgsa.org, www.heart.org. To contact Pam directly, send her an email at success4hearts@gmail.com.

Only 7% of Eligible Seniors are Taking Advantage of this FREE Healthcare Benefit! Dr. Jason Reingold

May 21, 2014 by bradculp

Jason Reingold attended the University of Georgia, and then went on to the Emory School of Medicine. Dr. Reingold is a Cardiologist by training, and is affiliated with both Northside and St. Joseph’s hospitals. He has recently joined Atlanta Cardiology and Primary Care. Dr. Reingold’s unique areas of clinical interest include preventive cardiology, advanced cardiac imaging, nuclear cardiology, structural/valvular heart disease, arrythmias and heart failure.

That said, Dr. Reingold has a new passion. He and his partners have embraced a new program funded by the Affordable Care Act to improve health for seniors. This new program has no up-front cost, and no co-pays! Shockingly, only 7% of seniors eligible for this proram are taking advantage of it! This program begins with a Health Risk Assessment and a Wellness Exam. It also includes a Personal Preention Plan, and a Long Term Screening Schedule. The process gives each participant about an hour of direct time with Dr. Reingold! Some of the elements of the program include instructions for diet and exercise, counseling on preventive services and a follow-up testing schedule.

Listen in for more details! To get more information about this program, call his office at (404) 296-1130, or visit his website at www.drjasonreingold.com.

Wanted: Volunteers to Assist in Alzheimer’s Research!

May 21, 2014 by bradculp

Like many doctors, Angelo Sambunaris made his way through med school courtesy of the US Government. After a tour as a US Army Combat Medic, Dr. Sambunaris attended the University of Colorado in Colorado Spring, earning a degree in Biology. He went on to med school at the Colorado School of Medicine in Denver. He wanted to be more than a clinician, so he started working in clinical research. At the National Institute of Mental Health, he worked in the area of schizophrenia research. He went on to work with several pharmaceutical companies, also doing research. As his career began to take off, Dr. Sambunaris found himself spending more time behind a desk, or in meetings than he preferred, and he missed working directly with patients.

With that in mind, Dr. Sambunaris founded The Atlanta Institute of Medicine and Research. Today, he remains the Medical Director and Principal Investigator for a company that works to test new treatments for a variety of cognitive disorders. In this capacity, Dr. Sambunaris sees every patient that walks through the door of his office. When asked about his biggest challenge in his practice, he emphatically stated, “We need more volunteers!”

Qualified candidates receive a physical, an assessment, treatments and medication for no cost! To find out if you or your loved one qualifies, call Dr. Sambunaris at (770) 817-9200, or visit the website at www.researchmeds.com.

Ease the Burden, Find a Cure! Eric Burkard and Lynn Ross Discuss Parkinson’s Awareness Month!

April 10, 2014 by bradculp

April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month, so in keeping with our tradition, we are joined by two return guests this morning to discuss what’s happening in Atlanta to raise awareness, raise funds, search for a cure, and support families struggling with the disease. In particular, don’t miss the APDA’s annual golf tournament being held on April 28 at the Smokerise Country Club in Stone Mountain. There are still spaces for both players and sponsors!

Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Lynn Ross attended Auburn University, earning a degree in interior design. After getting married, Lynn moved to Valdosta with her husband. There she found a job as the Activities Director for a skilled nursing facility, and absolutely loved it.

Finding she had a knack for working with seniors, she decided to enroll in Valdosta State University’s new Masters program in Social Work. In 2001 she was part of the second graduating class, with only 30 other students! A year later, in 2002, Lynn moved to Atlanta, and continued to work as an Activities Director at an assisted living facility. This work led her to a position as a geriatric social worker for an elder law attorney. Six years ago, today, Lynn became the first social worker in Emory University’s Department of Neurology Movement Disorders Program.

Lynn is very passionate about her work with Movement Disorders. Though her work covers seven different movement disorders, Parkinson’s Disease is the most common. To that end, Lynn is also the coordinator for the American Parkinson’s Disease Association’s information and referral center. To find out more about the Movement Disorder Program at Emory University’s Neurology Department, or to reach Lynn directly, call her at 404-728-6300, or call the Parkinon’s Resource Hotline at (404) 728-6552.

Eric Burkard is a life insurance agent who specializes in long-term care funding solutions. He has helped hundreds of individuals look forward to retirement without jeopardizing their financial security or having to be a burden to their families due to unexpected events affecting life and long-term health. Eric earned his Bachelors degree in Psychology from the SUNY at Buffalo, and his Masters degree in International Management from the Monterey Institute of International Studies. Eric lived in Venezuela for many years and is fully fluent in Spanish.

One of Eric’s passions is raising awareness and funds for research and family resources for those individuals and their families suffering from Parkinson’s Disease. To that end, Eric is the Georgia Chapter President of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). In addition to the upcoming golf tournatment, The Georgia Chapter of the APDA wants you to put October 11 on your calendar for their fabulous Skyline Gala, to be held again at the Nelson Mullins Skydeck at Atlantic Station. For more information about both events, go to www.apdageorgia.org, or call Eric directly at (770) 777-5988. Eric can also be reached via email at eburkard@earthlink.net, or visit his website at www.burkardinsurance.com.

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.

More Time, Less Stress: Simply Organized! What’s not to like?!

February 27, 2014 by bradculp

Heather Rogers, a Georgia girl who graduated from the University of Georgia, successfully climbed the corporate ladder. Three years ago Heather decided to get off of the “hamster wheel” of sales. She tapped into her type A personality and used her organizational skills to help others. Heather focuses on helping people find peace in this hectic, always more to do, world. Simply Organized was founded to help people simplify their lives.

Organizing is not about getting rid of everything you own; it’s about making the things you use more easily accessible to you so you don’t waste time and money. “We will set up a system that works for you and keep you focused to realize your goals, making your life easier. We can make your home and work into a place that is peaceful, clutter-free and stress-free!”

Simply Organized serves clients in Atlanta metro area including Cherokee, Cobb, Dawson, North DeKalb, Forsyth, North Fulton, Gwinnett and Hall counties.

Listen in as Heather describes how she helps the overwhelmed find more time in their day and less stress in their lives. To contact Heather directly, you can call 404-825-2105; email her at Heather@simplyorganizedyou.com or visit her web site at www.simplyorganizedyou.com.

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.

Roswell Rotary Club’s Honor Air Program to Escort 60 Vets to WWII Memorial in Washington DC

February 5, 2014 by bradculp

On May 29, 2004 President Bush dedicated the WWII Memorial to honor the “Greatest Generation”. However, many of the men and women who fought and sacrificed for our country have not had the opportunity or the financial ability to visit their own Memorial. Through their program, Honor Air, The Roswell Rotary Club is proud to announce that they will be escorting approximately sixty World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. on April 2, 2014. It is their intention to honor as many of these “ordinary people who saved the world” as possible by providing them a completely free day trip to visit their Memorial”.

The youngest World War II veteran is now an octogenarian and most are in their nineties. These heroes are passing away at the rate of 1,000 per day so time is of the essence! Listen as Sue Sharp, CEO and Owner of Mobility Scooters and More, describes this life changing event. Her stories will move you to be active in honoring these Hero’s.

For more information, visit The Roswell Rotary Club web site or call Sue at 404-314-6279.

Eugeria! Radio wants 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.

Pain, Pain Go Away… Paloxin – An Innovative New Product for Arthritis and Joint Pain

January 9, 2014 by bradculp

Keith Walls and Gary Payton are not new to bringing innovative drugs to market. Keith, President of KG Pharmaceuticals, was born and raised in Kentucky. He attended Morehead State University on a full football scholarship. He began his career with Astra Zeneca, and has been involved in the pharmaceutical industry ever since. Gary, Vice President of Operations, is a Georgia boy, with a pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia.

Keith and Gary first ventured into business together to bring a new Hepatitis C medication to market. After selling the business, they became aware of a new topical pain relief drug called . This pain relief gel’s active ingredient is capsaicin, derived from cayenne peppers. While proven to be effective in relief of muscle and joint pain, one of its issues was that as the concentration of capsaicin was raised, the skin would feel warm, or even burn. Paloxin, manufactured by Trinity Laboratories, has been able to encapsulate the active ingredient to eliminate the burning, while delivering more than double the active ingredient.

KG Pharmaceuticals is the exclusive distributor of Paloxin. Paloxin has been so successful that in less than a year, it has become one of the top selling products of its kind on Amazon. For more information about Paloxin, check out their website at www.paloxin.com, search for them on Amazon, or call Keith or Gary at (770) 734-6971.

A Christmas Miracle! Ice Cream for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner!

January 8, 2014 by bradculp

Is it ice cream, or is it a nutrition supplement? It’s both, and more! Thrive is ice cream. Thrive is nutrition. Thrive is real food! Joining us on the program this morning is Chris Dreska, Director of Food Service Channels at Thrive Premium Ice Cream.

After earning a degree in Finance and Accounting from the Ohio State University, Chris worked in the field of his degree for a number of years. It quickly became clear to Chris that sales was his real gift. A few years ago, Chris became aware of Thrive, and immediately recognized the concept as a winner!

We can attest from in-studio tasting experience that this stuff tastes great! In addition, the 6 oz. individual serving has the exact nutrition profile of a serving of Ensure or Boost – 9 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, 4 probiotic cultures, 24 vitamins and minerals, 550 milligrams of potassium and only 250 calories.

Tests have shown that the reject rate for a typical nutrition supplement is 50%. Of those that don’t reject the drink outright, only 50% finish the drink. Thrives tests have shown an amazing 100% take-up rate, and 95% completed the entire serving. Vanilla and chocolate flavors are currently available in select Publix stores. Four additional flavors: sugar-free vanilla, mint fudge, strawberry and salted caramel will be available soon!

What could be better? A meal in an ice cream cup! For more information, visit their website at www.thriveicecream.com, or email Chris at cdreska@thriveicecream.com.