There are many things for new college students – and their parents – to think about as they prepare for that first school year away from home. These include scheduling classes, making living arrangements, completing financial aid information, and planning for a great college experience.  It’s easy for health care, especially dental care, to take a back seat to everything … [Read more...]

This dog is Diego. He is 5 years old and is a boxer, lab mix. He has a really good heart. He is calm, curious, and he is brown with black stripes. He really enjoys being outside and will love you. This cat's name is Dorsie. She is like a cushion. She is a happy cat that just likes to lie down. She is 5 years old. Dorsie does not move around much, but would be a … [Read more...]

When we think of summer, we think of wonderful things like going on vacation to the beach, pools, barbecues with family and friends, and many other fun times spent outdoors. During these activities, the heat and humidity can affect the performance of your hearing aids. Here are a few tips that will help you take care of your hearing aids in the summer heat so that you will be … [Read more...]

The summer boating season is upon us. And while boating is a time for fun, it’s also a time for care and safety. To help ensure a fun and safe day on the water, there are three things everyone should do.  Take a boating education class. Knowing the “rules of the road” on the water keeps everyone safe, and provides for a much more enjoyable experience. U.S. Coast Guard … [Read more...]

If your dog starts limping suddenly, it could be a tear in the cranial cruciate ligament, the primary ligament that stabilizes the knee. It also is known as an ACL tear. It causes pain, instability and, eventually, arthritis.The causes of this syndrome usually are a genetic predisposition, and/or an injury that bends the knee backward, such as stepping in a hole with … [Read more...]