Senior Housing Options, Resources Now Available on Senior Care Website La Dolce Living

Senior Housing Options, Resources Now Available on Senior Care Website La Dolce Living

Affordable senior housing and other senior care resources from La Dolce Living, Inc. are highlighted on its new-generation website. Aimed at being a “one-stop website for senior care,” it will help seniors and families find quality and affordable senior housing options and resources for themselves or their aging loved ones.

Mission Viejo, CA (PRWEB) June 17, 2010

La Dolce Living Inc. has just launched a complete senior care (http://www. ladolceliving. com/) website, including a listing of affordable senior housing options.

La Dolce Living®, meaning “Sweet Living” in Italian, has a free comprehensive online directory (http://www. ladolceliving. com/facility-search. html) that has more than 28,000 licensed, senior care facilities throughout California, Florida, Arizona and the rest of the U. S.

La Dolce Living, Inc., co-founded by a doctor with over 40 years of medical field experience, lets seniors and families find and compare the best quality and affordable assisted living, nursing homes, Alzheimer’s care, independent living, adult-day health care and other senior housing options throughout the U. S. Users are also able to read and comment on articles written by recognized industry professionals and participate in an online community forum (http://www. ladolceliving. com/discussion-forum/) with people going through similar challenges relating to senior care.

The inspiration for the website comes from its users, including a daughter in her mid-50s previously complaining about the lack of affordable senior care options and poor quality of “fresh” data for her mom, recalled Erwin T. Allado, CEO of La Dolce Living. Prior to forming the company, we would meet people left and right that did not know where to go for senior housing information. To this day, families are still not prepared to deal with their aging loved one emotionally and most especially financially.

“In the next 20 years, the senior population is doubling to 70 million, making seniors and Baby Boomers, the fastest and largest growing demographic on the Internet. With the ongoing caregiver shortage, the senior care industry will heavily depend on every senior care facility to provide care for the elderly. Our formula is simple. With everyone going through one of the hardest times in U. S. history, seniors and their families still need an easier way of finding more affordable senior care for themselves or their aging loved ones. We make that possible by helping every senior care facility get affordable, online visibility,” says Catharine Allado, Chief Operations Officer at La Dolce Living.

During development, Google reported that La Dolce Living’s website received over 350,000 page views from a total of 130 countries. “You guys did a fantastic job on your senior care website! I found it informative, helpful, and easy to navigate,” said Bill Joseph, prior VP of the Long Term Care Division at PHP Healthcare Corporation.

La Dolce Living also provides placement services for seniors needing quality and affordable long-term care by matching them with quality and affordable senior care facilities, such as assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, adult day care and more.

Added Erwin, “These are exciting times for us as we continue to expand quickly across the U. S. We want Seniors and their families to know that they are not alone during this emotional and important stage in their lives. La Dolce Living is committed to making senior care information reliable and easy to use, while providing the best senior housing options possible. In these difficult economic times, we want families to know that other senior care options exist and we are passionate in helping them with this very important decision.”

La Dolce Living is certified with TRUSTe (the world’s recognized organization for online privacy) and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

About La Dolce Living
La Dolce Living was co-founded by Dr. Milo Allado, M. D., a pathologist with over 40 years in the medical field and Erwin and Catharine Allado (husband and wife), prior executive level managers that have helped build very successful IT companies. La Dolce Living’s free website services enables Seniors and their Families find and compare quality, affordable licensed senior care homes and facilities in California, Florida, Arizona and more. Users can also read articles by recognized industry professionals and join discussion forums with others going through the same senior care challenges. La Dolce Living is headquartered in Mission Viejo, California. For more information, visit http://www. ladolceliving. com (http://www. ladolceliving. com)

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The Quantum Scale Helps in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity

The Quantum Scale Helps in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Positive reinforcement rather than setting a target weight is the key to success.

Kitchener, ON (PRWEB) July 6, 2010

A new tool for reducing the rate of childhood obesity, the Quantum Scale relies on positive reinforcement and encouragement to help promote weight loss and a healthier lifestyle for children and adolescents.

This revolutionary scale is designed to play an important role in fighting childhood obesity by taking away the child's psychological burden of trying to reach a predetermined or ideal weight (which often leads to an unhealthy obsession with weight loss). And it does this in a new, innovative way.

The scale registers (but does not display) the actual weight of the user, storing it in the scale's memory. From that point on, the scale only displays weight loss or gain. Users of the Quantum Scale report that focusing on the progress of weight loss instead of the child's total weight improves their self image and they find the child is more apt to use the scale (as opposed to traditional scales) to track their progress. Plus, the child identifies with the cause and effect of their weight loss efforts rather than focusing on a predetermined outcome.

Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last 30 years. And the first lady, Michelle Obama, is leading an initiative to deal with the problem (USA Today*) The US Department of Health and Human Services states that overweight adolescents have a 70 percent chance of becoming overweight or obese adults with the associated risks of illness and disease.

The creators of the Quantum Scale also remark that eliminating the tag of a three-digit number (total weight) helps the child focus on healthy eating and exercise instead of reaching a preset, and sometimes unrealistic target weight.

Available in five colors, the Quantum Scale is sold through a number of retail outlets and can also be purchased directly from their website at http://site. quantumscale. com/ (http://site. quantumscale. com/).

About the company: Susan Taylor is the founder of the Quantum Scale and a leader in the effort to help children and adolescents world wide maintain a positive self image as they embrace a healthier lifestyle.

For more information:
Http://site. quantumscale. com/ (http://site. quantumscale. com/)

*http://www. usatoday. com/news/health/weightloss/2010-01-20-michelle-obama-obesity_N. htm (http://www. usatoday. com/news/health/weightloss/2010-01-20-michelle-obama-obesity_N. htm)

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Women Entrepreneurs: Test Your Money Consciousness With This Simple Exercise

Women Entrepreneurs: Test Your Money Consciousness With This Simple Exercise

Award-winning success coach Kendall SummerHawk has just released a series of free articles on her web site. The article, Money Consciousness - How To Reset Your Money Speedometer For 6-Figures, is available for immediate download at http://www. kendallsummerhawk. com/articles. html Money is an emotionally loaded word. After success coaching thousands of women entrepreneurs, SummerHawk has observed that how her clients feel about money shows up in the decisions and the actions that they take.

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) February 5, 2008

Award-winning success coach Kendall SummerHawk has just released a series of free articles on her web site. The article, Money Consciousness - How To Reset Your Money Speedometer For 6-Figures, is available for immediate download at http://www. kendallsummerhawk. com/articles. html (http://www. kendallsummerhawk. com/articles. html). Money is an emotionally loaded word. After success coaching thousands of women entrepreneurs, SummerHawk has observed that how her clients feel about money shows up in the decisions and the actions that they take.

"When we're feeling 'in the chips' it's easy to be confident and generous. At other times, when money seems to be tight, it's natural to want to pull back. No matter what, our relationship with money can be seen first-hand in the health and well-being of our woman owned businesses," states SummerHawk.

The informative article reveals a simple exercise that SummerHawk uses with her success coaching clients. The exercises "tell me precisely what your money consciousness has been 'set to.' In success coaching, I call this your 'money speedometer'."

In the article SummerHawk explains that how "your money speedometer is set tells me how much money you are comfortable making. Once you know what your money speedometer is currently set to, you can adjust it (up of course) so that you're making more money... without more effort."

Download the article now to get this simple "money consciousness" exercise that can help adjust your earnings for 2008.

In upcoming articles, the success coaching expert will address smart strategies for business owners to turn their hectic organizations into smooth-running, fun, six-figure money-making dreams. Readers will learn:
5 Quick and Simple Tips for Creating Fresh Newsletter Content

Are You Losing Clients Because You Don't 'Toot Your Horn'?

Speak Up for What You Want

Marketing Your Information Product - One Tip You Need to Know

To access the successful business coach's complete article series, visit http://www. KendallSummerHawk. com/articles. html (http://www. KendallSummerHawk. com/articles. html)

Award-winning small business expert Kendall SummerHawk is the "Horse Whisperer for Business." Kendall delivers simple ways entrepreneurs can brand, package and price their services to quickly move away from "dollars-for-hours work" and create more money, time, and freedom in their businesses. For free articles, free resources and to sign up for her free audio mini-seminar "7 Quick and Simple Tips to Brand, Package and Price Your Services for More Money, Time and Freedom in Your Business" visit www. KendallSummerHawk. com

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Improve Patients' Quality of Life With aveoTSD(R) Anti-Snoring Device From Glidewell Dental Lab

Improve Patients' Quality of Life With aveoTSD(R) Anti-Snoring Device From Glidewell Dental Lab

Glidewell Dental Lab, provider of dental appliances for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea, has successfully launched its newest product to dentists and patients: the aveoTSD.

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) July 30, 2010

Glidewell Dental Lab (http://www. glidewelldental. com) (http://www. glidewelldental. com (http://www. glidewelldental. com)), provider of dental appliances for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea, has successfully launched its newest product to dentists and patients: the aveoTSD (http://www. getaveo. com (http://www. getaveo. com)). A simple, inexpensive anti-snoring device, the aveoTSD is an effective form of treatment for problem snoring. Available to patients through dentist, physician or medical specialist prescription, this easy-to-use, noninvasive anti-snoring aid improves health and quality of life.

An estimated 80 million people in the U. S. are affected by a chronic sleep disorder. Snoring is the most common and is caused by a narrowing of the upper airway during sleep. Large tonsils, a long uvula or excessive flabby tissue in the throat can contribute to this narrowing. Additionally, lifestyle factors such as being overweight, consuming alcohol and using tobacco can facilitate snoring. Age also plays a part, with 60 percent of men and 40 percent of women between the ages of 41 and 65 suffering from habitual snoring, according to the National Institutes of Health.

However, the most common cause of the narrowing of the upper airway is a tongue muscle that becomes too relaxed during sleep. When relaxed, the tongue gets sucked back into the throat and causes an obstruction in the airway. When air travels rapidly through the narrowed airway, it causes the relaxed soft tissues of the throat to vibrate. It is this vibration that creates the sound of snoring.

Habitual snoring, in which the tongue is completely sucked against the back of the throat and blocks breathing, can pose serious health risks. Snorers can experience symptoms such as fragmented sleep, dry mouth, morning headaches, memory deficit, depression, nocturia and nighttime reflux. Snoring also reduces blood oxygen levels, resulting in high blood pressure and increased stroke risk. It can also be a sign of diabetes.

What’s more, quality of life is impacted negatively by chronic snoring. Snoring reduces deep, quality restorative sleep, which leads to extreme tiredness during the day. This daytime sleepiness affects personal, intellectual and physical performance.

Today, many patients are turning to medical professionals to seek relief from snoring. Luckily, they can find relief for problem snoring by visiting their dentist, physician or a medical specialist. Traditional anti-snoring appliances such as mandibular advancement devices are custom made to fit the upper and lower teeth. They work by positioning the lower jaw forward, moving the base of the tongue forward and opening the airway. While effective, these devices are not indicated for patients with TMJ/TMD and bite problems and those who are edentulous. Surgery on the upper airway is invasive; the surgical success rate is often unpredictable and, as with any surgical procedure, it is not without risks.

The new aveoTSD offers an alternative to these traditional treatments. It is the simplest and least invasive device indicated for problem snoring and can be used for the treatment of simple snoring in both dentate and edentulous patients because it does not attach to the teeth. The aveoTSD anti-snoring device (http://www. glidewelldental. com/dentist/services/removables-aveo-tsd. aspx) works by attaching to the end of the tongue using negative suction, holding the tongue forward during sleep. This ensures the airway stays open. The device increases airway space by preventing the tongue from falling back in the throat, reducing air velocity and soft tissue vibrations and thereby reducing snoring. Cephalometric and videoendoscopy studies have established that tongue protrusion creates a greater increase in oropharyngeal, velopharyngeal and hypopharyngeal cross-sectional areas of the upper airway, hence improving airway patency and function, helping those with chronic snoring to sleep sounder and breathe easier.

Developed through more than five years of clinical research by Dr. Chris Robertson, a Dental Sleep Medicine specialist, aveoTSD requires no impressions, no adjustments and has no moving parts. Available by prescription from a dentist, physician or medical specialist, the aveoTSD offers immediate relief to patients who snore. And because it doesn’t sit over dentition, it can be given to the patient on the same day they inquire about treatment. It is made from ISO 10993 medical-grade silicone and available in three sizes, though 95 percent of patients can comfortably wear the medium-size device. This ease of fit represents another advancement in the treatment of snoring.

Glidewell Laboratories is the exclusive U. S. distributor of the aveoTSD. For more information on aveoTSD, including fitting procedures, care instructions and how to order, visit http://www. getaveo. com (http://www. getaveo. com) or call 800-334-1979.

Glidewell Dental Lab is a privately owned corporation that has more than 40 years of history as a provider of high-quality dental restorations to dental practitioners nationwide. It has its own 53-person R&D team and is the most resourceful dental lab in the world. Its newly developed CAD/CAM processing capabilities are recognized as among the most advanced in the lab industry. To view our large selection of clinical videos, CE courses and our products and services, visit Glidewell Dental Lab (http://www. glidewelldental. com).

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ClickCulture Launches New Bigelow Tea Web Site

ClickCulture Launches New Bigelow Tea Web Site

Lloyd Jacobs, CEO of ClickCulture, has announced that the firm has redesigned the web site for Bigelow Tea, a leading specialty tea maker.

RALEIGH, N. C. (PRWEB) December 31, 2005

Lloyd Jacobs, CEO of ClickCulture, has announced that the firm has redesigned the web site for Bigelow Tea, a leading specialty tea maker. The database-driven ecommerce site, with a new contemporary, elegant look and feel, allows customers to shop for tea and gifts, read about the latest tea and health news, and look up recipes. ClickCulture has designed the new site to better reflect the Bigelow Tea brand and to give users a greater feeling of how Bigelow’s core values are reflected in everything they do. The ecommerce portion of the site enables Bigelow to track online sales, develop and maintain their customer database, provide customer service and effortlessly maintain products and site content.

“ClickCulture is privileged to have Bigelow Tea as a longtime client,” said Jacobs. “Their updated Web site better reflects their new teas, gift baskets and other offerings, and will continue to help drive Bigelow’s successful market penetration and brand recognition.”

About ClickCulture:

ClickCulture is a Raleigh-based integrated marketing firm specializing in technology. With deep roots in e-commerce, website design, web development and user interface design, the company offers a full spectrum of marketing services including graphic design, collateral design, high tech advertising, search engine optimization, communications, point of purchase, and point of sale services. For more information, please call 919-420-7736 or visit http://www. clickculture. com (http://www. clickculture. com).

About Bigelow Tea:

R. C. Bigelow, Inc. has produced quality teas for taste-and health-conscious consumers since 1945. Based in Fairfield, CT, the company takes pride in its family heritage and its successful growth into one of the nation’s leading specialty tea makers. Today Bigelow Tea offers a wide variety of gourmet teas, gift baskets, tea pots, and tea gift accessories. http://www. bigelowtea. com (http://www. bigelowtea. com)

Media and Press Contacts:

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

919-233-6600

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'Breast Implants are Not for Everyone': Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Whiteman Suggests Breast Lift Surgery as an Alternative to a Breast Augmentation

'Breast Implants are Not for Everyone': Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Whiteman Suggests Breast Lift Surgery as an Alternative to a Breast Augmentation

According to the National Women’s Health Resource Center, 50 percent of US women know someone who has breast implants. But double board certified plastic surgeon David M. Whiteman, MD of Southern Plastic Surgery in Atlanta discusses how breast lift surgery may be a better alternative to improving the overall look of the breasts.

Atlanta (Vocus) April 29, 2010

According to the National Women’s Health Resource Center, 50 percent of US women know someone who has breast implants. But double board certified plastic surgeon David Whiteman, MD of Southern Plastic Surgery in Atlanta believes that, for some women, breast lift surgery may be a better alternative to improving the overall look of the breasts.

Dr. Whiteman is the founder of Southern Plastic Surgery, a practice devoted to aesthetic enhancement and cosmetic plastic surgery in Atlanta. “Breast implants are not for everyone,” says Whiteman. “Many of the women that come into my practice inquire about breast implants because they desire a perkier, more lifted look. I often suggest breast lift surgery, which can achieve a higher position and more lifted look while maintaining the natural feel of the breast.”

A combination of factors, such as gravity, aging, pregnancy, or dramatic fluctuations in weight, can cause skin to lose its elasticity and result in sagging or lowered breast position. With a few simple incisions and the tightening of breast tissue, breast lift surgery can help some women achieve more lifted, firmer, and more youthful looking breasts without the need for an artificial implant.

Nipple revision surgery, or the reshaping and repositioning of the areola or area of darker skin surrounding the nipple, is commonly performed during breast lift surgery. Reducing the size of the nipple or repositioning it higher on the breast can significantly enhance the overall aesthetics of the breasts.

One exciting advancement on the horizon of breast lift surgery is a procedure called Laser Bra Surgery, a technique using CO2 laser technology to tighten tissue underneath the breast, attach this tissue to the chest wall; ands essentially create an “internal bra” out of your own excess breast tissue.

Advancements in plastic surgery technology and Dr. Whiteman’s years of experience in performing breast lifts have made the procedure as minimally invasive as possible and have significantly reduced the appearance of post surgical scarring.

Southern Plastic Surgery – Dr. David Whiteman
Southern Plastic Surgery was founded in 1993 by David M. Whiteman, M. D., F. R.C. S. Dr. Whiteman serves as the Chief of Plastic Surgery for Gwinnett Medical Center and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. With a special interest in assisting women suffering from breast cancer, Dr. Whiteman created a “buddy system” for his breast reconstruction patients to discuss their journeys to recovery and also serves on the board of directors for The Sport of Giving, a women’s cancer care and prevention non-profit organization.

Southern Plastic Surgery is an Atlanta-area practice specializing in cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures of the breast, body, and face. Patients considering procedures such as breast lift in Atlanta and other aesthetic and body contouring options can find more information about Southern Plastic Surgery and Dr. Whiteman at http://www. southernplasticsurgery. com.

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NY Metro Personal Chefs Celebrate Two-Year Anniversary

NY Metro Personal Chefs Celebrate Two-Year Anniversary

Personal Chef members of the NY Metro Chapter of the United States Personal Chef Association share their expertise in a variety of culinary activities in the New York area.

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 9, 2006

The NY Metro Chapter of the United States Personal Chef Association is pleased to announce their second anniversary. The group currently has 17 members who each own and operate a professional Personal Chef Service business serving New York City, Westchester, Northern New Jersey and Long Island. Each personal chef offers a combination of personal chef services which include customized meal preparation, private cooking lessons, special dinners, party preparations, and diet programs.

The main objective of the NY Metro Personal Chefs Chapter is to educate the public about the Personal Chef industry in the NY Metro area. The chapter also provides members with an opportunity to network and share information about the personal chef industry. Many of the personal chef members are involved in a variety of culinary activities in the NY area and have made great strides in supporting the Chapter's objectives this year.

Vanda Azevedo of Shilloh Personal Chef Service in Westbury, NY is the secretary of the NY Chapter. This year Chef Vanda joined the Williams Sonoma Store in the Roosevelt Field Mall developing recipes to promote W. S. products. Chef Vanda's services promote a healthy living lifestyle and in support of that focus, Chef Vanda moderated a teleseminar on Health and Energy in October. In addition, Chef Vanda offers a variety of Asian cooking classes, including the art of making sushi.

Wendy Collett of Creative Cuisine By Collett has teamed up with Equinox Gym of Roslyn, New York to help gym members reach their fitness and weight loss goals. Chef Collett works in conjunction with the personal training staff to augment their fine work by providing healthy and delicious meals that are packed with flavor -- not calories and fat.

Sarah Copeland of Sarah Copeland Cuisine has been preparing a variety of delicious, nutritious meals for clients who love to eat but are too busy to cook for themselves. Busy professionals and working families are taking advantage of the free time that this service provides them.

Vickie Kirlick of Traveling Gourmet in River Vale, NJ was named one of the USPCA's Chefs of the Year for 2006 at the Association's National Conference in St. Louis, MO. Ms. Kirlick was cited for her continuous efforts in training and supporting chefs new to the personal chef industry. Chef Vickie has recently contracted with Fagor America, Inc. to do demonstrations of their high-quality stainless steel pressure cookers and promote the personal chef industry at Macy's Herald Square and at Fortunoff's in New Jersey.

Chef Donna Mintz of Basil & Barbells, Inc. in New York City, specializes in preparing healthy meals for her clients. As a Personal Trainer and Culinary Nutritionist her "Whole Health" package has helped many clients, one of whom has lost 60 pounds in 7 months. Donna is also developing a complementary product line of natural soaps.

Lia Soscia of Home Cooking Consultant Personal Chef Service in Long Island, NY joined the Viking Cooking School at Loaves and Fishes in Garden City, NY as a Chef Instructor for their culinary classes. She is a featured writer for the LongIslandGuide. com with her column "Dinner with Chef Lia" and is a member of the Test Kitchen team at the GildedFork. com. She recently filmed a cooking lesson for a popular TV show on The Learning Channel, scheduled to air in January 2007. Lia serves as Media Director for USPCA NY Metro Chapter.

Chef Mark Tafoya of ReMARKable Palate Personal Chef Service was named 2006 Marketer of the Year by the USPCA. He promotes the personal chef industry with his ReMARKable Palate Podcast, available worldwide on the internet through the Culinary Podcast Network, which he also founded. He is Executive Chef and co-owner of The Gilded Fork, an Online New Media Food company, which celebrates the sensual pleasures of food.

Jonathan Taube of Rocky Rill Foods in White Plains, NY was recently selected as one of Westchester's Best Personal Chefs by InTown Magazine. In addition, Jonathan recently attained his Certified Personal Chef status from the USPCA. He teaches cooking classes to sold-out crowds at Williams-Sonoma at The Westchester Mall in White Plains.

Jennifer Urda of The Runcible Spoon in Westchster, NY conducted a cooking demo for "Helping Hands" of Westchester to help them raise money to provide much-needed funds to several local organizations that provide services for the poor. Some of the programs they support are: Hope House Food Pantry, Open Door Family Medical Center, Grace Church Soup Kitchen & Empty School Bags.

The NY Metro Chapter of the USPCA serves all five boroughs of New York City, Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties, Westchester and Fairfield, and Bergen County, NJ. Our members are dedicated cooking professionals. To learn more about the members of the chapter and how to contract their personal chef services, please visit the chapter's website at www. NYPersonalChefs. com or call 1-800-358-2857.

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