Get Back in the Game Today with Tomorrow's Technology
Is pain slowing you down? Do you need a joint replacement, but are worried that the downtime will impede on your career and lifestyle? Are you concerned about functionality post-op? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it's time to schedule a consult with the best in orthopedic care. Dr. Alon Antebi, DO Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon & Joint Reconstruction Surgeon and Dr. Justin Sherfey, DO, Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction Surgeon of AVORS Medical Group have more than 5,000 total successful orthopedic joint replacements between the two. The pair specializes in anterior hip replacements; total knee replacements, partial knee replacements, joint reconstruction, minimally-invasive joint replacements and outpatient total joint replacements using the most advanced technology.
Dr. Alon Antebi and Dr. Justin Sherfey of AVORS
705-5100

"I operated on this very elderly gentleman who had severe hip arthritis. There was concern with his age and going through surgery, but he insisted that he didn't want to be unable to walk for the rest of his remaining life. He did great with surgery. I saw him at church shortly after and when he saw me in the lobby, he let go of his walker and started to dance! It was truly amazing to know that I helped him have this joy and quality of life again. It was very humbling. His wife complained I made him too fast for her to keep up!"
Dr. Justin Sherfey, orthopedic surgeon with AVORS

Low Level Light Laser Treatment is the
Ferrari of the Pain Management World
Test Drive it for Free in Santa Clarita
Lightning fast, with a massive following in Europe and Asia, low-level light laser treatment is the technological pinnacle of pain management - and you've probably never tried it. Why? Because Americans have been enculturated to believe that the all-mighty over-the-counter or pharmacy pill is the ultimate solution to pain problems.
But that's changing - and for the better. With over 40,000 successful treatments and more every day, low-level light laser treatment is stopping body aches and pains at the source, while healing inside and out. The result? More mobility, less pain, higher function and happy patients. And unlike pharmaceuticals that can damage the liver and other organs, as well as become addictive, the "side effects" of low-level light laser are limited to improved moods and weight loss, thanks to improved cellular functions.
Curious how it works and feels? Get a full, customized tutorial and trial treatment session for free at MB Laser Therapy Pain Health Management's new Santa Clarita location
MB Laser 888-1276

February is National Children's Dental Health Month
Teach Kids to "Brush & Clean in Between to Build a Healthy Smile"
The American Dental Association again will promote a national heath observance, bringing together thousands of dedicated professionals, healthcare providers and educators to promote the benefits of good oral heath to children and the people who care for them.
"We love the 2019 campaign slogan, 'Brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile," says Dr. Gilbert Snow. "It's easy for kids to remember and is a fun phrase to practice with your family." It's also easy to do with the right straightening technology, no matter your age. "This is one of the reasons why we're so proud to be a Diamond Invisalign provider," says Dr. Daniel Snow. "With removable aligners, kids, teens and adults are better able to brush and floss effectively."
Snow Orthodontics 799-0775

Local Doctor Appears on "The Doctors" to Share Info on Cutting-edge Procedure
Dr. Courtenay Poucher of Aesthetic Center of Santa Clarita is no stranger to "The Doctors" set; she first appeared in 2013 to discuss how to handle emergency deliveries. She had her own when she was eight months pregnant - in the front seat of her truck on the I-5!
This time, Dr. Poucher's visit to the televised procedure room addressed an embarrassing, yet common, female condition: urinary incontinence. Dr. Poucher has the fix with a 45-minute, pain-free procedure using the Viveve system, which is approved in over 50 countries for the treatment of sexual function and it has a 95-perecent success rate.
"Patients can expect to experience some relief of symptoms within the first week, with full results after 90 days. That's about how long it takes for the newly-stimulated collagen to build back up," says the OB/GYN. "There are other benefits too, including a tightening of the vaginal canal and improved quality and quantity of intimate release." Watch the segment at thedoctorstv.com/articles/fix-urinary-incontinence-just-30-minutes.
Aesthetic Center of Santa Clarita 312-0497

AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASSESS AGING PARENTS' CARE NEEDS
The New Year offers a time of reflection and a time of renewal. It's a great opportunity for adult children to pause and look at the current lifestyle of their aging parents. You can determine how to enrich their lives and to make their living situation better. It's also a great time for caregivers to evaluate what has been working well in their loved one's care and what can be improved upon to strengthen health and happiness.
Assisted Living Locators offers an easy-to-use assessment tool on its website that can quickly give one insight if it's time to find a new environment and appropriate senior housing for your aging parent.
The assessment checklist covers several categories including: safety, mobility, nutrition, mental status, toileting, communications, medications, bathing, dressing and grooming, finances and physician contact. After inserting the description that applies to your senior, the assessment feature calculates which type of housing or care may be most appropriate for your loved one.
Make it a goal to overcome the awkwardness and start these tough conversations with your aging parents. Assisted Living Locators offers a free service for seniors and their families to help you explore and understand elder care options. An eldercare advisor will meet with you and/or your family member for an in-depth assessment discussing your current situation and what is needed. They evaluate all aspects of care such as healthcare needs, social activities, memory care, location and financial features.
Assisted Living Locators 544-1004

End the Hearing Loss Debate Once & for All
"I hear fine - I just don't understand what people are saying. Too many people mumble!"
"My spouse says that I ignore them and that they're so frustrated by repeating themselves, but I don't know what they're talking about!"
"The kids complain that I always have the TV or radio on too loud, or that I have to put my phone on 'speaker' to hear."
Have you or a loved one ever uttered a phrase like these? If so, you might be experiencing one of the most common side effects of hearing loss: denial. "It's sometimes hard to come to terms with hearing loss, especially since most loss comes on gradually," says audiologist Nola Aronson, owner of Nola Aronson's Advanced Audiology. "People think that hearing loss equates to 'being old,' which just isn't true. People of every age deal with hearing loss."
Solutions can range from a professional ear cleaning - the problem could just be ear wax! - to "smart" hearing devices that can be operated in conjunction with your television, cell phone and even home thermostat.
"I've seen relationships nearly at their breaking point, because one or both spouses are convinced that they do not have a hearing loss. We always tell them, 'You can end the debate by taking advantage of a free hearing screening with us!'"
Nola Aronson's Advanced Audiology 425-9330