Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Horowhenua Chronicle
AGE ON THE GO
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EXPO Friday 4th October at Te Takere Aging doesn’t necessarily mean foot problems but sometimes a visit to a podiatrist can help you understand changes that may occur in the feet, knees and hips. Podiatrists are qualified to help with foot conditions arising from vascular, mechanical and skin conditions for example... Sometimes having a knee or hip replacement can contribute to a leg length discrepancy which may result in painful corns, callouses, heel pain or uneven shoe wear. Safe nail cutting can become a concern if suffering from back
pain or compromised eye sight .Podiatrist are highly trained health professionals working in conjunction with GPs, orthopaedic surgeons, chiropractors, and physiotherapists to help offer and holistic approach to your foot care requirements. I have 30 years experience and can offer friendly and helpful advice to you in a relaxing environment. Smiles are free! Ground floor access and easy parking. A range of foot products are also available. Great foot care can guarantee positive aging!
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Almost half of all people over the age of 60 and virtually all over the age of 80 will have osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis has been called “wear and tear” or “degenerative” arthritis and thereisgrowingunderstanding that it is an inflammatory arthritis. It occurs as a result of mechanical breakdown in the structures affecting the joints. Unichem Levin Pharmacy 209 Oxford Street, LEVIN (06) 368 2560
Anne McCabe
PODIATRIST
Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri by appointment
06 364 8307 021 390 297 72 Main St, Otaki Total foot care, 30 years experience
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Talk to your Unichem pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns
LEVIN PHARMACY
Unichem Levin Pharmacy 209 Oxford Street LEVIN (06) 368 2560
LEVIN PHARMACY
Look no further for a delightful and lively new place to live out your golden years. Come to Foxton town or Foxton Beach and live in either of our two residential facilities, Lonsdale Total Care Centre or Riverside Lodge. We cater for all levels of need from day care to rest home and onwards and can provide hospital level care for those with specific and complex needs. You can move right in and then spend your days enjoying our home cooked food, attentive and well trained staff, pleasant gardens and fun activities. We value your individuality and life wisdom and welcome working with you to provide individualized and resident centered care, helping you retain all that you can and offering a helping hand or two when you need it. Why not come and visit our home from home and experience for yourself why we recently received an excellent result in our latest Ministry of Health audit.
For all enquiries please call us on 06 363 8498 or email: admin@lonsdalehospital.co.nz
• Rest Home, Hospital, Dementia & Palliative Care • 24-hour care delivered by experienced and qualified nurses and carers • Fresh, nutritious home cooked meals • Sensory garden for residents with dementia • Accreditation and compliance with the MOH Aged Care Standards
Inspection welcome - contact us today on (06) 363 8498