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PRODUCTS AND BUSINESSES WE USE
Do you have any recommendations for our "Products and Business" list? Please Contact Us and give us your recommendations, and we may include them on our list.
Please Note: Products and businesses listed have been recommended by members of our support group, and do not constitute endorsement by the Columbia Parkinson's Support Group. We are providing this information as "information only".
MyHome Builders
Specializing in construction for the Aging-in-Place and Disabled populations.
What we can do for you:
- In home Evaluations to Assess Needs of Each Customer
- New Home Construction for the Aging in Place population, and the Disabled
- Remodeling of all types (i.e. Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, interior/exterior)
- Wheelchair ramps
- Home Additions
- We are CAPS certified (Certified Aging in Place Specialist)
- Approved Senior Shield© Member
Contact Wesley Farnum - Phone (803)331-8081 - Email wesleyfarnum@aol.com - Website www.myhomesc.net
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Eldon Armstrong, R. Ph., Clinical Pharmacist, Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist and Consultant Pharmacist --- The Medication Checkup© Services
Throughout his years as a pharmacist, Armstrong has determined that there is a great need to educate patients on their medications and to collaborate with physicians on patient care. He calls his approach “advanced pharmacy care.” Having been trained as a member of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, Armstrong provides knowledge and skills in geriatric pharmacotherapy and the unique medication-related needs of seniors and long-term care residents.
Contact: Eldon Armstrong
Consultations by Appointment Only - Telephone and Voicemail: 803-252-7331
Sandlapper Center - 419 Old Lexington Ave., Chapin, SC 29036
Click hereto learn more about the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
Click Here for more info about Eldon Armstrong as a Consulting and Community Pharmacist
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Eldon Armstrong
Photo by Dottie Gantt
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Janet Swigler
Photo by Dennis Baker
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Tai Chi by Janet Swigler
Taiji (tai chi) is a moving meditation that encompasses and develops the physical, mental, and spiritual elements of our lives by synchronizing slow, continuous movements with our breath. Some of the benefits to the practitioner are reduction of stress, improvement in balance, and a low-impact aerobic work-out. Janet Swigler has been studying taiji for 16 years.
Janet Swigler's interest in Tai Ji led her to China and Tibet. She took part in this discipline in her trip to China and Tibet. "We got up early each morning and headed for the park, and we would find many others there, going through the exercises. Not many young people, they say it's for the old folks. It's a mental and physical and spiritual discipline, which can benefit everyone." Click here for more info about Janet.
Contact for information: Janet Swigler - jlswigler@aol.com - Telephone 252-2204
To learn more about the benefits of Tai Chi Exercise for Parkinson Patients Click HereReturn to top of this page
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Laugh with Nancy
Nancy Jones is a certified laugh leader who teaches therapeutic laughter for mental & physical well-being. Instead of jokes, Nancy uses simulated laughter, which quickly turns into genuine laughter. For more information about laugh therapy visit Nancy's Web site or Contact Nancy
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Nancy Jones
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Mobility Scooter
At the March support meeting Charles Mack, a member of our group, demonstrated his new scooter. What is amazing about this scooter is that it comes apart easily and fits into a normal car trunk! Several members of our group have asked for information about where Charles had purchased the scooter.
Charles says: “This is the one I went with but there is a wide selection. Just Goggle search "Trek 4 Mobility Scooter" and a number of dealers will pop up. This one was the best for the money I thought and the shipping was free and fast. My enthusiasm for the 'vehicle' is purely personal. I still enjoy it and it has made getting around far easier than it was. ” Guardian Trek 4-Wheel Travel Scooter - Model No. TREK4
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Charles Mack demonstrates
large enough for an adult man |
Breaks down completely into small enough
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Senior Services and AAA Movers
Senior Services and AAA Movers are there to help you though retirement planning, downsizing, and the relocation process. Located in Columbia, SC, Senior Services brings years of experience to help you. They can help find a realtor, an auctioneer for those possessions you no longer need, contractors to repair and/or prepare your home for selling, movers to help move you, people to haul away your trash, someone to mow your lawn, and more. Visit their web site to find out what they can do for you -or- Call 1-803-733-5560 for more information.
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Wanna Tango - Tango for Therapy for Parkinson's Patients by Elizabeth Jones
Tango For Therapy uses the Argentine Tango as the basis to work on balance, gait, mental focus, concentration, stretching, thinking, and doing. Based on studies, research, medical journals, clinical trials, personal experience, and observation, the moves and steps of Argentine Tango have shown to help counteract the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Why tango dance lessons? Research studies have suggested that by taking tango dance lessons, Parkinson patients will gain improvements in balance and motor coordination, and will be at less risk of falling.
http://mednews.wustl.edu/news/page/normal/10927.html
http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/healthday/080213/tango-classes-put-parkinsons-patients-a-step-ahead.htm
Contact: Elizabeth M. Jones - 803-791-3500 / 803-760-2005
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Best Mattress Co., Inc
Getting a good nights sleep is very important for every one, but especially for those with medical problems. Parkinson Disease (PD) patients often have great difficulty getting a good nights sleep due to symptoms and side effects of Parkinson's. Frequently just getting the right type of mattress will help to solve some of the sleeping problems for both the patient and their spouse/significant other. Several families in our support group have found the sales staff at Best Mattress to be helpful and familiar with solving some of their PD sleeping problems, as well as other types medical problems. Members of our support group have been very pleased with the custom bed sets made for them by Best Mattress .
Best Mattress Co., Inc.
713 Meeting Street - West Columbia, SC 29169
Phone: (803) 791-0880 - Fax: (803) 791-0882
Monday-Friday 9:15-6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00-5:00 pm
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Bob Michalski - Musician & Band
Bob Michalski, who plays a wide variety of contemporary and jazz instrumental selections. Bob has appeared in many locations around Columbia, including churches, weddings, and corporate events. Visit HERE to hear a short sample of Bob's dinner music.
For several samples of Bob's wide variety music CLICK HERE - Be sure to click on the playlist titles in the right-hand box.
WIS TV recognized Bob in December, 2007 for his volunteer work with music therapy. To see the WIS TV videos CLICK HERE ~~ scroll down on the page to find the WIS videos.
Email: reedman@bellsouth.net
Phone: 803-315-8353
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