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Living WellLiving Well& Looking Good

WINTER 2013

A special advertising supplement to The Hour Newspapers

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Now is the time when many people sign up

to get in shape. It’s after the holidays and

New Year resolutions motivate us to try

something that will help us look and feel better.

Having never been attracted to a big gym butknowing that I should be doing more to take stepsto work on achieving better physical fitness, I wasexcited to try the personal training opportunity

provided every day byPTP, Personal Train -

ing Profes sionals.

With locations inWilton, New Can aan,Ridgefield, and South -port, PTP maintains avery clean, fresh, and inti-mate environment andfacilities. It feels almostprivate and you do get towork with your own pri-vate personal trainerevery time you workout. This insures that youare working out correct-ly with the proper exer-cises, form, and resist-ance. This also decreasesthe chance for any injuryand makes way for bet-ter results.

Every trainer at PTP isa certified or degreedpro fessional trained inexercise science. All per-sonnel have been through

an extensive hiring pro cess and have demonstratedtheir skills one-on-one with the owners.

Upon my first visit, I met with Matt Caron, partowner and professional personal trainer. He ques-tioned me comprehensively about my medical andhealth history. He had a very warm, caring ap proachand it was very easy to trust in him and his expert-ise as he discussed a customized program thatwould best fit my needs and capabilities. I was look-ing forward to beginning the process under theguidance and encouragement of a professional.

Day one. My first professionally supervised work -out. Admittedly a little anxious and self-conciousabout my performance and level of uncondition, Iwas immediately put at ease with the friendly wel-come by personal trainer, Peter Zaffina. He led thisnovice through stretching, cardio, and comfortablyexecuted exercises on and off equipment. Wewrapped up the session and I felt motivated, satis-fied, and anticipating the next opportunity to workwith Peter and improve my condition and appear-ance.

PTP, Professional Training Professionals is openseven days a week. Professional trainers are stand-ing by to guide you toward becoming a better you!Make your appointment today. Sessions can be pur-chased in affordable special packages to accommo-date your specific needs. Call today to take advan-tage of the current special, only $199+tax for threepersonal training sessions plus nutritional coun -seling.

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PTPProfessionals ready to

helP you reach your goals!

by ANN BLAKELY

Special to The Hour

PERSONAL TRAINING PROFESSIONALS, EST. 19985 River Road, Wilton, CT • 203.210.7450 • www.PTPWilton.com

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Special O�erOnly $199+tax for 3 personal training sessions

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Professionals ready to

helP you reach your goals!

Charities often benefit significantly from thegenerosity of donors and volunteers. Butthe person providing the philanthropy also

takes away something from the experience, andthere actually may be measurable emotional advan-tages to being charitable.

Helping others not only makes a person feelgood, but it may also increase physical and emotion-al well being. Several studies have indicated thatbeing generous has profound effects on how a per-son thinks and feels. One such study fromresearchers at Cornell University uncovered thatvolunteering increases one's energy, sense of mas-tery over life, and self-esteem. It also promotes feel-ings of positivity, which may strengthen and enhancethe immune system.

In 2008, Dr. Ellen Langer, a professor of psychol-ogy at Harvard University, advocated for giving gifts

and being generous -- even in tough financial times.

"When you give a gift it makes you feel generous,it makes you feel in control, it's good for your self-esteem, and it's good for the relationship," saysLanger.

According to psychologist Robert Ornstein andphysician David Sobel, authors of Healthy Pleasures,they talk about a ‘helper's high.’ This is a sense ofeuphoria that volunteers experience when helpingothers. It can be described as a sense of vitality anda warm glow. It has been compared to a runner'shigh and may be attributed to a release of endor-phins.

Various studies have found that donors and vol-unteers gain the most from a charitable encounter.

Here are a few more health benefits that mayresult from being altruistic:

* an activation of emotions that are key to good

health,

* lower stress levels,

* longer periods of calm after the generous act,

* improved mood, and

* a potentially longer life span.

There are many ways to give back and experi-ence these physical and psychological benefits,including:

* sharing experiences at a school,

* volunteering at a hospital,

* volunteering at a national or local park,

* donating unused items, like clothes or cars,

* reading to children at a library,

* helping to care for animals at shelters,

* volunteering at a hospice and comforting thoseat the end of their lives,

* becoming a companion to a senior citizen.

Psychological benefits of giving

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Excellence in dentistry is the first priority ofDr. James T. Aris, DMD, of Wilton Center

Family Dentistry, and his professionalstaff, as is their commitment to each patient’scomfort and concerns. Con firming this commit-ment, Dr. Aris attained the distinct honor of

Fellow from theAcademy of GeneralDen tistry. “A generaldentist who is a Fellow,”states the Aca demy, “hasac cepted the charge tokeep abreast of advancesin dentistry for the ben-efit of patients and thebetterment of den-tistry.” Dr. Aris joins anelite group of less thanfive percent of generaldentists who achievethis award.

Dr. Aris is a graduateof the University ofPenn sylvania DentalSchool where he re -ceived his Doctorate ofMedical Dentistry.

A believer in lifelonglearning, Dr. Aris is afounder of the WiltonDental Study Grouplaunched 18 years ago.

He is a member of the Amer ican Dental Asso cia -tion, the Connecticut State Dental Society,Academy of General Dentistry, American Aca -demy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and is a past presi-dent of the Greater Norwalk Dental Society.

Dr. Aris offers E4D technology, which is a chair-side CAD/CAM system, allowing for the creationof crowns in a single day. Ask Dr. Aris and histeam about this innovative technology!

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Aris ofWilton Center Family Dentistry, call Judy at (203)762-5100.

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Wilton Center Family Dentistry

Meet dr. jaMes t. aris

Dr. James T. Aris, DMD, FAGD, PC

Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry

Wilton Center Family Dentistry

67 Old Ridgefield Road | Wilton | 06897

203.762.5100

E4D Dentist is achair-side CAD/CAMsystem capable ofscanning in themouth, from animpression or on amodel. A laser isused to scan thepreparation, preop-erative condition,approved provision-als, or diagnosticwax-up. Software isused to create a 3Dvirtual model andproposed restora-tion compatible withthe neighboringteeth and opposingdentition.

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Did you know?A new study in the journal Neurology suggests that working out is the mosteffective way to protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease. Researchers studiedroughly 700 study participants from Scotland, all of whom were born in 1936.Each participant reported their levels of leisure and physical activity at age 70,rating their physical activity on a scale from moving only to perform householdchores to participating in heavy exercise or competitive sport several times perweek. Participants were also asked to rate how often they engaged in social orintellectual activities. At age 73, participants received an MRI to measure certainbiomarkers in their brains. Those who participated in more physical activityshowed less brain shrinkage and fewer white matter lesions, both of which canbe signs of Alzheimer's disease. And while social and intellectual activities canbe beneficial in preventing Alzheimer's disease, the study found that social andintellectual engagement weren't as helpful to the brain as physical exercise. Thetypes of physical exercise most beneficial to the brain are still being studied,though information presented at the 2012 Alzheimer's Association's Inter na -tional Conference suggested that strength training is perhaps the most effectiveform of exercise.

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by MicHAEL

JAcoBSoN, MD

Long Ridge Dermatology

Have you ever been diagnosedwith skin cancer or with aprecancerous skin condition?

Do you know someone who has? Thechances of answering yes to either ofthese questions are quite high sinceskin cancer is the most common can-cer in the United States. One in fiveAmericans will develop a skin cancerin the course of their lifetime.

By far the most common skin cancer

is basal cell carcinoma, followed by

squamous cell carcinoma. These can-

cers are locally destructive, but they

do not tend to travel around the body

except in rare circumstances. Though

very common, they are generally not

fatal when diagnosed and treated

early.

Melanoma is the third most com-

mon skin cancer, and though it only

accounts for about five percent of all

skin cancers, it is responsible for the

large majority of skin cancer related

deaths. Every hour one person in theUnited States dies from melanoma.Unfortunately, the incidence of thispotentially deadly skin cancer is rising.

Most skin cancers arise from muta-tions in the DNA of skin cells broughton by the cumulative effects of ultra-violet light from the sun, and evenmore intensely from the lights in atanning bed. Therefore, protectingyour skin from the damage of ultravi-olet light is the single most meaningfulway to reduce your chances of devel-oping skin cancer. Strategies includeusing sunscreen, wearing sun-protec-tive clothing, and employing wisebehavioral choices such as avoidingoutdoor sun exposure from 10:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and strictly avoidingtanning parlors.

Fortunately, a thorough visual totalbody skin examination from a traineddermatologist can identify potentialskin cancers at their early stages whenthey are most easily treated. Cer -tainly, any new or changing spots orgrowths on your skin should bebrought to the attention of your

physician.

From a treatment perspective,there are more options for manage-ment of skin cancers and precancer-ous skin conditions than ever before,including topical creams, light basedtreatments and oral medicines.Surgical removal remains the mostcommon treatment of skin cancer. Aspecialized in-office technique knownas Mohs surgery allows the highestpossible cure rate for certain skincancers while preserving and sparingthe greatest amount of healthy unaf-fected skin in the process. A fellowshiptrained Mohs surgeon is an expert inthis technique and is also an expert inany reconstruction that may be need-ed afterwards.

Long Ridge Dermatology

has been in practice for 13 years. Weare located at 1051 Long Ridge Roadin Stamford. Call our office at (203)329-7960 to schedule a consultation.Weekend appointments are avail-able. Visit our website at www.lon-gridgedermatology.com for furtherinformation.

Michael Jacobson, M.D. of Long Ridge

Dermatology in Stamford is a board certified der-

matologist who specializes in the diagnosis and

management of skin cancer. Dr. Jacobson will

discuss your treatment options in language you

can understand – educating you on your diagno-

sis and prognosis in great detail.

Degrees: M.D., Jefferson Medical College of Thomas

Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, Magna Cum

Laude

Dermatology Residency, Medical University of South

Carolina, Charleston, SC

Fellowship: Mohs Micrographic and Procedure

Dermatologic Surgery, SUNY Downstate Medical

Center, NY

Long Ridge Dermatology

Focus on skin cancerFocus on skin cancer

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by ANN BLAKELY

Special to The Hour

Still new to Wilton,Fraiche Hair Salon

is bringing fresh newsolutions to their customers.This salon creates a verycomfortable and relaxingatmosphere for their clientswhile delivering innovativeand ultra professional servic-es to all.

Many people tend to staywith a routine that seems towork for them. Now is thetime to put yourself in thehands of experienced, cre-ative professionals who canupdate and refresh your look.Fraiche Hair is just the placeto help you achieve greatresults in the beautiful sur-roundings of a renovatedhome in Wilton, where youwill be pampered and treated to the guidance of gracious, talented stylists whocare about you and looking your best. Additionally, they can accomplish all thiswhile protecting the health of your skin and hair.

I visited the salon again recently, after a terrific first encounter that left mefeeling refreshed and renewed, and left my hair in better condition than ever. Iput myself in the care of a highly skilled and talented stylist, with over 20 yearsof experience in color and styling. She took a careful look at my hair and madeexpert recommendations. She then carefully mixed my customized color withthe Wella color products used by the salon. It’s a very modern German line,which features many shades with great versatility while it also conditions hair.A great feature, I have found, is that is goes on with no chemical smell or scalpirritation. Next came some carefully placed highlights, followed by the color.

After the color process, aspecial glaze was appliedto condition and brightenthe hair.

The results are reallyextraordinary. Great col -or with soft, manageablehair, not dry and brittle.My stylist then madesome recommendationsabout the general shapeof the hair, suggesting alittle growth but gave mea little trim to clean upthe look while it grows. Ileft Fraiche Hair with agreat new look, a promiseof even more improve-ment in the future, and alittle spring in my step.That’s what happenswhen you feel you havecreated a “new you!”

The Fraiche Hair teamof stylists can offer bothmen and women solu-tions to whatever theymay need to achieve anew look. Services can beperformed with completediscretion, if needed —for example, like coveringthat gray!! I highly recom-mend you make yourappointment at FraicheHair today. You won’t bedisappointed!

Let Fraiche Hair Salon

create a New You!

Let Fraiche Hair Salon

create a New You!

“Our philosophy is that without goodhair health, your haircut or specialty

service can’t achieve its maximum poten-tial. Fraiche Hair’s professionals havetrained with the best educators in theindustry to provide up-to-date fashion-able looks supported by the knowledge

of the best products to care for yourhair.

“We will customize and prescribe thebest regimen to address breakage, thin-ning, dry, and brittle hair. Our stylists

will set aside time to help you withstyling challenges so you can maintain

your look in between visits.”

—Fraiche Hair Salon manager

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Long Ridge of Stam ford, a state-of-the-art

skilled nursing facility that offers subacute and

long-term care, is committed to providing

quality rehabilitation services in cluding physical,

occu pational, and speech therapies, designed to

maximize wellness and independence for every

patient. Their in-house rehabilitation de partment is

well regarded and respected in the community.

subcute rehabilitation Long Ridge of Stamford offers comprehensive in -

patient rehabilitation ser vices for patients in needof care following a hospital stay. At Long Ridge ofStamford, they value each patient as an individual,so their care plans are customized to addresspatients’ specific treatment needs. A team of high-ly skilled professionals works with the patient,their physicians, and family members to deliverunsurpassed, patient-centered care. Medical andphysical rehabilitation teams consist of:

n 24-hour-a-day licensed nursesn Licensed physical and occupational therapists

n Licensed speech ther-apistsn Onsite internal andphysical medicine physi-ciansn Onsite consulting physi-cian specialistsn Nutritionists and dieti-tiansn Case managersn Social workersn Certified nursing assis-tantsn Therapeutic recreationn Specialty program dir -ec tors

clinical Programs Long Ridge of Stamfordoffers specialized pro-grams for patients recov-ering from a multitude ofconditions and diagnoses.Their unique physician-driven programs are de -signed to address theindividual needs of eachpatient, ensuring maxi-mum recovery potential.

At Long Ridge of Stamford, they partner withleading experts in the health care industry, anotherfactor which sets them apart from typical long-termcare providers. They engage the best and brightesttalent, educated in a variety of medical specialties,toensure each patient receives the highest level ofcare and services available.

Specialty programs include:

n Stroke rehabilitationn Orthopedic rehabilitationn Wound care managementn General surgery care and rehabilitationn Palliative and hospice caren IV therapyn Pulmonary care and rehabilitationn Post-trauma care and rehabilitationn Long-term care servicesn Post-acute cardiac care

admissions information

Long Ridge of Stamford accepts most managed

care, private pay, and state funded programs. For

more information, contact Long Ridge of Stamford

or arrange a tour by contacting the admissions

office at (203) 905-3542.

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long ridge oF stamFord

Offers patients opportunity to regain highest level offunctioning before returning to home environment

�e Orthopedic Rehabilitation ProgramAt Long Ridge of Stamford

At Long Ridge of Stamford, we understand that the needs followingan orthopedic procedure are unique. �e Orthopedic Rehabilitation Program at Long Ridge of Stamfordwas developed with this in mind.

Utilizing an interdisciplinary ap-proach and innovative therapies, ourprogram is designed to maximize therehabilitation potential for each ofour patients, with the ultimate goalof returning home.

With physician-directed care plansand Accelerated Care Plus Program-ming, our goal is to promote positiveoutcomes and optimize functionalgains. �e Orthopedic RehabilitationProgram at Long Ridge of Stamfordis proud to be the only program of itskind in the area.

�erapy Services O�ered Seven Days A Week

Our goal is your recovery, Our Strength is our outcomes,Our Commitment is to care.

Our Approach Includes:• Physical �erapy • Occupational �erapy • Speech �erapy • Patient and Family Education • Discharge Planning with

Home ServiceCoordination

Accelerated Care Plus Features:• �erapeutic Modalities• Ultrasound • Diathermy• Electrical Stimulation• Evidence-Based Protocols • On-Site Training and Education • Pain/Contracture• Strength and MovementRestoration

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by DR. JoSHuA B. FRANK

coastal orthopaedics

In my medical school training at UPenn and theHospital for Joint Diseases and the Kerlan-JobeClinic, I focused on the care of injured athletes

and their return to function. During that time I par-ticipated in the care of the LA Lakers, Dodgers, andKings as well as in arena football, lacrosse, and withthe Anaheim Ducks and USC football teams.

Since that time my work has been with many highschool and college football teams where we are see-ing the advancements of “sports medicine,” in partic-ular the training and care of young athletes.Whenever we talk about sports injures, it is probablybest to divide injuries into acute injuries and sub-acute or chronic injuries.

We have learned that children can sustain similarinjuries as adults. The diagnosis of pediatric anteriorcruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscal injuries is onthe rise. This may be related to increased awarenessand better diagnosis of these injuries. If left untreat-ed, it is possible that these injuries can lead to furtherdamage to the knee and even to the onset of earlyarthritis. Acute knee injuries should be evaluated bya medical professional and may require x-rays oreven an MRI.

Sub-acute or chronic injuries can also sideline ayoung athlete. Over the past years, there has been anincreased focus on sports. While sports are great andteach children excellent life skills as well as improvephysical condition, there is a point at which it can getto be too much. That point may be different amongstathletes and may change as a child grows.

In an effort to improve athletic ability, children andadolescents are often specializing in one sport andparticipating in that sport year-round. Whether it beon a team, in camp, or even in the backyard, year-round sports can lead to fatigue and injury. Overuseinjuries can occur all over the body. There are even

names to associate injuries with certain sports. Forexample, a chronic, overuse injury to the growthplate of the proximal humerus (shoulder) is knownas “Little Leaguer’s Shoulder.”

Obviously, these types of injuries are not limited tobaseball. We do not yet know how much time is toomuch time in gymnastics practice, or soccer, or evenplaying most sports outside. We do believe that per-forming multiple sports over the course of a yearallows for different muscles to be used and rested.Also, period of rest and time without any majorsports participation is also beneficial.

Another important recommendation is to preparefor the upcoming season well in advance. A period oflimited activity followed by a sudden onset of intensetraining can easily lead to aggravation of growthplates, tendons, and apophyses. In general, a graduat-ed schedule of increased activity with appropriatestretching may help prevent these conditions. Eventhough training camp begins in the spring, young ath-letes should be preparing on their own well inadvance of these intense training periods.

Sports are great. With the increased prevalence ofchildhood obesity it has become even more evidentthat many children are not nearly active enough. Withappropriate training, rest, and conditioning we hopeto prevent many injuries and keep our young athletessafer.

As with most athletic training, when there is oppor-tunity for prevention, this becomes the most effectivestrategy by far. “No pain, no gain” is not an appropri-ate tenet for youth sports. Should an injury arise,prompt attention makes recovery more feasible.

If you would like more information about sportsinjuries in children and teens or any other ortho -paedic conditions, call Coastal Ortho paedics at(203) 845-2200 or visit their website at www.coastal

orthopaedics.com. Their offices are located inNorwalk, Darien, and Westport.

Long Ridge of Stam ford, a state-of-the-art

skilled nursing facility that offers subacute and

long-term care, is committed to providing

quality rehabilitation services in cluding physical,

occu pational, and speech therapies, designed to

maximize wellness and independence for every

patient. Their in-house rehabilitation de partment is

well regarded and respected in the community.

subcute rehabilitation Long Ridge of Stamford offers comprehensive in -

patient rehabilitation ser vices for patients in needof care following a hospital stay. At Long Ridge ofStamford, they value each patient as an individual,so their care plans are customized to addresspatients’ specific treatment needs. A team of high-ly skilled professionals works with the patient,their physicians, and family members to deliverunsurpassed, patient-centered care. Medical andphysical rehabilitation teams consist of:

n 24-hour-a-day licensed nursesn Licensed physical and occupational therapists

n Licensed speech ther-apistsn Onsite internal andphysical medicine physi-ciansn Onsite consulting physi-cian specialistsn Nutritionists and dieti-tiansn Case managersn Social workersn Certified nursing assis-tantsn Therapeutic recreationn Specialty program dir -ec tors

clinical Programs Long Ridge of Stamfordoffers specialized pro-grams for patients recov-ering from a multitude ofconditions and diagnoses.Their unique physician-driven programs are de -signed to address theindividual needs of eachpatient, ensuring maxi-mum recovery potential.

At Long Ridge of Stamford, they partner withleading experts in the health care industry, anotherfactor which sets them apart from typical long-termcare providers. They engage the best and brightesttalent, educated in a variety of medical specialties,toensure each patient receives the highest level ofcare and services available.

Specialty programs include:

n Stroke rehabilitationn Orthopedic rehabilitationn Wound care managementn General surgery care and rehabilitationn Palliative and hospice caren IV therapyn Pulmonary care and rehabilitationn Post-trauma care and rehabilitationn Long-term care servicesn Post-acute cardiac care

admissions information

Long Ridge of Stamford accepts most managed

care, private pay, and state funded programs. For

more information, contact Long Ridge of Stamford

or arrange a tour by contacting the admissions

office at (203) 905-3542.

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Sports medicine andtoday’s injuries in children

At Coastal Orthopaedics we’re hereto help all our local athletes recoverquickly from their sports injuries.You’ll even see some of us at the games.

n State-of-the-art medical care from 3convenient Fairfield County locations.n Unsurpassed excellence—focusing onprevention first.n Sports medicine experts focused ongetting you back to competition assoon as possible.n Chronic Joint Pain Experts—ready tohelp you live your best life.n 12 top-notch specialty surgeons totreat you from head-to-toe.

www.CoastalOrthopaedics.com • 203-845-2200Darien • Norwalk • Westport

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Askilled, highly trained dentist, Dr. Efren Cortes is committed to creating healthy and radiant smilesfor each one of his patients. Specializing in a wide assortment of dental procedures, ranging fromgeneral and preventive procedures to complex treatments in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, Dr.

Cortes has the expertise and knowledge to make your dream of a dazzling smilea reality. Whether you are in need of a full mouth restoration, a subtle change,or a minor restoration, the doctor is able to meet all of your needs with skilland sensitivity at one of his two Distinctive Dental Service locations.

The doctor is constantly learning, enrolling himself and his entire staff in con-tinuing education courses, keeping their skills honed with the latest in dentistry.Dr. Efren Cortes and his staff strive to improve their ability to provide the high-est standards of quality care to their patients. A member of several prestigiousprofessional organizations, Dr. Cortes and Distinctive Dental Service havereceived numerous awards for contributions to their community. In his latestendeavor, Dr. Cortes has teamed up with the Westport chapter of theConnecticut Humane Society for a tooth-whitening fundraiser.

For more details on this special event or to make an appointment at Dr.Cortes’ Westport office, call (203) 222-1444.

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Westport dentist givesresidents a reason to smile

DISTINCTIVEDENTISTRY FROM DR. EFREN CORTES

www.thehour.comwww.thestamfordtimes.comwww.wiltonvillager.com

Dr. Efren Cortes, DMD

Distinctive Dental Service

8 Lincoln Street | Westport | 06880

203.222.1444

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by SHEiLA DiAMoND and DouGLAS ouELLETTE

Home choice Senior care

Sheila Diamond and Douglas Ouellette, ownersof Home Choice Senior Care and theircaring, efficient office staff provide a wide

range of personalized in-home care. Assessmentsand homecare are provided to the elderly, thechronically disabled, rehab and respite patients, andfamilies throughout Fairfield County. Home Choiceis proudly celebrating their 10 year anniversary intheir Westport offices.

A majority of families would like to keep theirloved ones as close to them as possible. Home Choice Senior Care provides services toclients in their own familiar, comfortable surround-ings. It helps give the elderly and disabled a greatersense of independence while keeping the familytogether.

Live-in home care combines personal care,

homecare assistance, individual attention, and a bitof a break for family members. The services special-ize in Alzheimer’s care,post stroke and traumarecovery, hospice care,chronic pain, and degener-

ative diseases.

Our qualified caregivers help you or your lovedto receive the one-on-one care they deserve. Andhome is usually the best place for people to becomfortable and thrive.

Homecare services are our specialty, whetherhourly, daily, overnight, or as live-in.

Home Choice Senior Care has been proudlyserving the greater Westport and Norwalk commu-nities for 10 years and invites you to call them attheir Westport office at 203.227.5040 for moreinformation or to set up a consultation. Or visittheir website at www.homechoicect.com.

Home Choice Senior Care: The right choice . . . Right

at home!

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