Onset hearing loss is usually gradual, so it can take a long time for people with hearing impairment to realize there is a problem. While starting a conversation with a loved one experiencing hearing loss may be difficult, it’s a key step towards a solution. Strategies for having productive conversations include: *Aim to have serious discussions early in the day, before navigating daily activities. *Ask helpful questions to create an open dialogue and make everyday communication easier. For examples: “Should we have this conversation in a quieter location?” *Focus on facts and specific symptoms and encourage them to get a professional evaluation.

Far, middle, and near-infrared wavelengths are all part of the broad infrared healing wavelength spectrum and are responsible for the benefits people experience from infrared saunas. These wavelengths penetrate soft tissue up to an inch and a half, warming the body and opening blood vessels in a process called “vasodilation.” The result is increased blood circulation and stimulated sweat glands, delivering oxygen-rich blood to tissues and removing toxins from the body. Infrared saunas offer many benefits, including detoxification, stress and fatigue relief, muscle/joint pain relief, weight loss/calorie burning, improved immune system, increased metabolism, improved skin health, and improved heart health.

Aerolase Neo Elite® Laser uses two specialized treatments: NeoSkin and NeoClear by Aerolase®. It works by releasing a high-power but short 650 microsecond pulse duration. NeoSkin rejuvenates, corrects, and prevents skin from aging, sun damage, or even hormonal imbalances safely, gently, and effectively, helping to improve everything from acne scarring to age spots. NeoClear is an alternative to slow-acting medications that helps treat mild to severe acne for fast, effective acne clearance. Regardless of which treatment you choose, you can look forward to zero downtime, zero pain, and instantly noticeable results that give you the youthful glow you want.

Everyone enjoys a good pampering session at the salon from time to time, but for those with dementia it can mean a lot more. Research has shown that salon visits can provide sensory cues linked to appearance (through scents), which could be useful for reminiscence. It also suggests that hairstylists can act as ‘unofficial therapists’ who build relationships with their clients with dementia and provide emotional support to them. Hair care can be part of appearance-related support that helps enhance a person’s identity, as well as their self-expression and social participation, which are incredibly important for those with dementia.