Expert Advice
Transitions Q: May I still
Diana Duncan Director of Sales and Marketing
travel if I live in an independent living community?
A: Many residents
continue to travel after moving into senior living. In fact, some communities provide discounts on monthly service fees if you intend on traveling for a month or more. Contact your community’s resident liaison or other staff member to understand your community’s policies on travel.
Friendship Village
“Where Connections Matter”
Roofing
Health Food
Q: Should we be
Q: Does Santa shop at Sawall Health Foods?
concerned about the amount of snow and ice accumulating on our roof?
Justin Reynolds A: Since the first week of January, our total amount of snowfall Manager has been significant. Since the weight of snow and ice is substantial, we recommend removing as much of the snow and ice as possible. However, safety should be your foremost concern. Emergency room personnel can tell you many stories of unfortunate homeowners injured while climbing a ladder or getting onto their roofs to remove snow and ice. Therefore, we recommend purchasing a ‘snow rake’, a long handled shoveling device, designed to pull snow and ice off the roof while you stand safely on the ground. Please be aware, however, since a snow rake is made from aluminum, you must kept it away from any electrical power lines on your roof.
Sherriff-Goslin Roofing Co.
Mark Sawall Owner
A: YES! We know Santa definitely does shop at Sawall Health Foods – for he knows everyone on his list wants to be healthy... Sawall’s has great ideas for gift baskets & unique stocking stuffers:
• Local MI. Products • Teas • Coffees • Beers • Candies • Bulk Foods • Deli • Cheese • Wine • Gift Cards • Vitamins • Soap • Plants
Give the gift of health with a Sawall Health Foods Gift Card. It is the perfect stocking stuffer! Thank you for shopping locally! We appreciate your business (also Santa’s)
Mon-Sat. 8am-9pm, Sun. 10am-6pm
Sawall Health Foods
1400 North Drake, Kalamazoo 269-381-0560 www.friendshipvillagemi.com
Member Home Builders Association of Greater Kalamazoo
Oakwood Plaza • 2965 Oakland Dr. at Whites Rd. • 343-3619 • www.sawallhf.com
Counseling
Hearing
Financial Services
Q: How do I
stop feeling so down in the dumps?
A: Depression often
Kim Powers, Owner, Licensed subtly makes its way Professional into one’s mental health, Counselor
impacting relationships and behaviors. Others may express their concern for you. Interventions such as mental health therapy, medications, and implementing healthy coping skills may be necessary to improve your well-being. Make today the day to create positive change and reach out for help.
Heart Soul Mind Strength LLC
Faith. Acceptance. Empowerment. Purpose.
Www.HeartSoulMindStrengthLLC.com
510-827-1305
Since 1906 342-0153 800-950-1906
Q: Is there a certain
Q: What are the signs it’s time to check your hearing aids? A: It’s easy to overlook
signs that your hearing aid may need adjustment or Samantha King, Au.D replacement. If you notice muffled sounds, frequent feedback or your device isn’t working as well as it used to, it’s time to see an audiologist. Talk to your primary care doctor to be referred to Bronson Constance Brown Hearing Center for a thorough evaluation. Our licensed audiologists are trained in the latest technologies to ensure your hearing aid is fine-tuned to your exact needs. If a replacement is needed, we will guide you through the fitting and customization of new hearing aids. For more information call (269) 343-2601 or visit bronsonhealth.com/hearing.
Bronson Constance Brown Hearing Center bronsonhealth.com/hearing (269) 343-2601
amount of money I need for retirement in my retirement nest egg?
Chuck Henrich President & Owner
A: Everybody has different
lifestyles that have different income requirements. To put a black and white number out there doesn’t cover all the potential volatility one can expect over their lifetime. Retirement planning should emphasize Income Planning. Income planning is how best to combine your income from social security and/or pensions with an additional monthly stream of income created from your nest egg. There are many financial tools and options to consider when creating this stream of income. If you would like to discuss these options, give us a call.
Southwest Michigan Financial, LLC
The Atriums • 4341 S. Westnedge #1201
269-323-7964
