Bua, Robert N.,The Inside Guide to America’s Nursing Homes: Rankings and Ratings for Every Nursing Home in the U.S.,(Warner books 1998-1999 Ed.)

Presents A Series Of Seminars On:

Arthritis and Joint Replacements

Dr. Cindy Romanowski, board certified physiatrist with Joint Reconstruction Orthopedic Group, will be the featured speaker at a free seminar on arthritis and joint replacement surgery.The seminar is open to the public and will include a tour of Northgate Health Care Facility’s state-of-the-art therapy department, a lecture and question/answer session followed by complimentary food and beverages. During the seminar, Dr. Romanowski will also explain the mini-incision hip replacement procedure. The Reconstruction Orthopedic Center is one of the only practices in WNY to perform the mini-incision hip replacement, a specialized surgery which allows for a smaller incision than traditional surgeries. The surgery also provides for an easier recovery with less pain and lower risk of infection. Individuals who opt for joint replacements and other types of surgeries can begin the process of healing with the subacute rehabilitation program at Northgate Health Care Facility. Northgate Health Care Facility provides state-of-the-art skilled nursing care, subacute rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s/dementia care and short-term/respite care. For more information on the programs and services available, visit www.mcguiregroup.com. According to the Arthritis Foundation, there are more than 100 different types of arthritis, with the cause of most types unknown. Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of the joint’s cartilage, affects hands and weight-bearing joints such as knees, hips, feet and the back in mostly middle-aged and older adults. Date: Wednesday, Feb 28, 2007 Time: 3PM Location: Northgate Health Care Facility 7264 Nash Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 Call 716-694-7700 to register.

Improving Your Health

Dr. Michael Pisani of Clarence Family Chiropractic will be the guest speaker at a free event titled “Improving Your Health” at The McGuire Group’s Harris Hill Nursing Facility, 2699 Wehrle Drive, Lancaster, on Tuesday, December 4 at 4 p.m. To register, call (716) 632-3700. The program is designed to reach people who are concerned about taking their health to a new level. Dr. Pisani utilizes natural chiropractic methods to strengthen the body’s normal healing capacity. He will discuss how your body works to keep you healthy and how you can work with your body to bring balance, restore well-being and improve your quality of life. Hors d’ oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Harris Hill Nursing Facility provides state-of-the-art skilled nursing care, subacute rehabilitation, specialized memory care and short-term/respite care. For more information on the programs and services available, visit www.mcguiregroup.com

Arthritis and Shoulder Pain

Dr. Vic Brahmabhatt of Northtowns Orthopedic Group will be the featured speaker at a free seminar titled Arthritis and the Aging Shoulder at The McGuire Rehabilitation Center located in Autumn View Health Care Facility. The seminar is open to the public and will include a lecture and question/answer session, materials on shoulder surgeries and replacements, a tour of Autumn View Health Care Facility’s state-of-the-art therapy department and complimentary refreshments. Individuals who opt for surgery or therapy can begin the process of healing with the subacute rehabilitation program at Autumn View Health Care Facility. Autumn View Health Care Facility provides state-of-the-art skilled nursing care, subacute rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s/dementia care and short-term/respite care. It received five stars out of five in the latest edition of the "Inside Guide to America's Nursing Homes." For more information on the programs and services available, visit www.mcguiregroup.com. Bua, Robert N.,The Inside Guide to America’s Nursing Homes: Rankings and Ratings for Every Nursing Home in the U.S.,(Warner books 1998-1999 Ed.)

Date: Wednesday, Sept 26, 2007 Time: 4PM Location: Autumn View Health Care Facility 4650 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg, NY, 14075 Call 716-648-2450 to register.

Arthritis Joint Replacement

Dr. Joseph Falcone, board certified orthopedic surgeon with Buffalo Orthopaedic Group, will be the featured speaker at a free seminar about Technology and Treatment Options for Arthritis and Joint Replacements at The McGuire Rehabilitation Centers. The seminar, which is being sponsored by Stryker Orthopaedics and The McGuire Rehabilitation Centers, is open to the public and will include a lecture and question/answer session, a tour of Harris Hill’s therapy department and complimentary heavy hors d’ oeuvres. Space is limited. Call (716) 632-3700 to register. Stryker produces the Triathlon Knee System implant, designed with a wide range of sizing options that closely match the anatomies of both women and men. For women, the smaller sized implants have a more narrow design, helping to improve fit and function for the female bone structure. The system also offers 150 degrees of flexion, which allows for a greater range of motion to perform life’s daily activities.Orthopaedic surgeons are reporting patient outcomes that have shown the Triathlon Knee System offers 12 to 15 degrees of greater range in motion one year after surgery. The McGuire Rehabilitation Centers have been offering high-quality post-surgical care for more than a decade, successfully rehabbing an average of 4,000 patients per year. A patient’s surgeon and the centers’ rehabilitation therapists work closely to coordinate joint-specific therapies targeted to each individual’s needs. Patients can expect to receive occupational and physical therapy utilizing specialized equipment, assistive devices and hands-on training to restore function, mobility and strength to the affected joint. The programs take place in rehabilitation suites designed for simulated home training in kitchen, bedroom and bathroom settings. For more information, visit www.mcguiregroup.com Date:Thursday, Sept 27, 2007 Time: 4-6:30PM Location: Harris Hill Health Care Facility 2699 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, NY, 14221 Call (716) 632-3700 to register. Date:Thursday, Oct 11, 2007 Time: 4-6:30PM Location: Northgate Health Care Facility 7264 Nash Road, North Tonawanda, NY, 14120 Call 716-694-7700 to register. Date:Thursday, Oct.25, 2007 Time: 4-6:30PM Location: Garden Gate Health Care Facility 2365 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY, 14227 Call 716-668-8100 to register.

CPR/AED Training

The McGuire Group will be hosting training sessions for community members on CPR(cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) and AED(automated external defibrillator) use. During the session, participants will learn adult, ifant and child CPR and how to properly utilize an AED machine, a device designed to deliver an electric shock to the heart of a person in cardiac arrest. A test is administered at the end of the session,  and certification is granted for one year through the Red Cross. The session is being instructed by McGuire Group employees Sandy Markel, RN, and Maureen King, LPN, through the Ryan’s Hope Foundation. The Foundation was created by Markel and her husband Charles after their 11-year-old son Ryan drowned in school district’s swimming pool in 2002. For more information visit www.ryansfund.com Dates/Facilities WHAT: CPR / AED training class for individuals 14 and older WHEN: 2-Part Class - Feb 13th and 15th 2007, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. each evening WHO: Instructors, Sandy Markel, RN and Maureen King, LPN WHERE: Garden Gate Health Care Facility, 2365 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 COST: A $15 fee is required for the Red Cross Certification card Space is limited. Call 668-8100 today to reserve your spot. WHAT: CPR / AED training class for individuals 14 and older WHEN: Tuesday, May 15th 6 p.m. - 9 p.m WHO: Instructors, Sandy Markel, RN and Maureen King, LPN WHERE: Northgate Health Care Facility, 7264 Nash Road, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 COST: A $15 fee is required for the Red Cross Certification card Space is limited. Call 694-7700  today to reserve your spot. WHAT: CPR / AED training class for individuals 14 and older WHEN: 2-Part Class - June 5th and 7th 2007, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. each evening WHO: Instructors, Sandy Markel, RN and Maureen King, LPN WHERE: Harris Hill Health Care Facility, 2699 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221 COST: A $15 fee is required for the Red Cross Certification card Space is limited. Call 632-3700 today to reserve your spot. WHAT: CPR / AED training class for individuals 14 and older When: Tuesday  August 21st  6 p.m - 9 p.m. Who: Instructors, Sandy Markel, RN and Maureen King, LPN Where: Seneca Health Care Center, 2987 Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY 14224 Cost: A $15 fee is required for the Red Cross Cert ification card Space is limited. Call 828-0500 today to reserve your spot. WHAT: CPR / AED training class for individuals 14 and older WHEN: September 15, 2007 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.  WHO: Instructors, Sandy Markel, RN and Maureen King, LPN WHERE: Autumn View Health Care Facility, 4650 Southwestern Blvd, Hamburg, NY, 14075 COST: A $15 fee is required for the Red Cross Certification card Space is limited. Call 648-2450 today to reserve your spot.

Power Your Memory

How can we decrease our risk for Alzheimer's? Should we eat dark chocolate? Avoid aluminum? What vitamins are best? This program will answer these questions and provide a general memory health overview. Join us for this informative seminar on how you can help "maintain your brain" in coordination with the Alzheimer's Association of Western New York. This event is FREE and open to public. Date: Saturday, June 24, 2006 Time: 10am-11:30am Location: Harris Hill Health Care Facility, 2699 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville 14221 Reservations: 632-3700

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Community members are invited to attend a six-week educational class titled Powerful Tools for Caregivers on Tuesday afternoons, April 17 – May 22, from 2 – 4:30 p.m. The event is being facilitated through the Erie County Department of Senior Services and will be held at The McGuire Group’s Harris Hill Nursing Facility, 2699 Wehrle Drive, Lancaster, 14221.  The program costs $25 and includes The Caregiver Helpbook Complete course cost is covered for all Blue Cross/Blue Shield of WNY, Univera and Independent Health members. Pre-registration is required. Call (716) 858-2177 or email: caregiver@erie.gov . The course focuses on providing individuals with the tools they need to take care of themselves. They will learn to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, communicate effectively, increase their ability to make difficult decisions and locate helpful resources. The classes are supported by a grant from the Community Health Foundation of Western and Central New York and co-sponsored by the University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions and the Erie County Caregiver Coalition. Harris Hill Nursing Facility provides state-of-the-art skilled nursing care, subacute rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s/dementia care and short-term/respite care. For more information on the programs and services available, visit www.mcguiregroup.com

Leg and Foot Care

Experts in the field of wound care and infectious disease will speak at two free seminars held at The McGuire Group's Garden Gate Health Care Facility. Drs. Corstiaan Brass and Michael Brogan will discuss chronic leg wounds, infections and the new therapeutic options and preventative strategies available. Date: Thursday afternoons September 21 Time: 4 PM Location: Garden Gate Health Care Facility, 2365 Union Road, Cheektowaga 14227 Cost: Free Drs. Brass and Paul Nasca will discuss healing options, disease management and preventative strategies for diabetic foot care. Date: Tuesday afternoons September 26 Time: 6 PM Cost: Free Both seminars include tours of Garden Gate's new deluxe suites and rehabilitation center. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided. Space is limited. Call 668-8100 today to reserve a spot

Alzheimer

Dr. Verna Carson, national director of behavioral health for Tender Loving Care – Staff Builders will be presenting a free seminar titled: Dementia – The Practical and Spiritual Aspects of Caregiving , The event is open to the public. Topics of discussion will include: an overview of Alzheimer’s disease; the theory of retrogenesis; the stages of Alzheimer’s disease; communication; challenging behaviors; and the spiritual aspects of caregiving. Dr. Carson has written several books on topics including parish nursing and the spiritual dimensions of caregiving. A light dinner will be served after the presentation. Harris Hill Nursing Facility provides state-of-the-art skilled nursing care, subacute rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s/dementia care and short-term/respite care. It received five stars out of five in the “Inside Guide to America’s Nursing Homes.” For more information on the programs and services available, visit www.mcguiregroup.com Bua, Robert N.,The Inside Guide to America’s Nursing Homes: Rankings and Ratings for Every Nursing Home in the U.S.,(Warner books 1998-1999 Ed.)

Date: Thursday, May 24, 2007 Time: 3-4:30PM Location:Harris Hill Health Care Facility 2699 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, NY, 14221. Call 716-632-3700 to register.

Back Pain

Dr. Douglas Moreland of the Buffalo Neurosurgery Group will be featured speaker at a free seminar title Back Pain:Diagnosis and Treatment. The seminar is open to the public and will include a lecture and question/answer session followed by a tour of Autumn View Health Care Facility’s state-of-the-art therapy department and complimentary light hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Individuals who opt for surgery or therapy can begin the process of healing with the subacute rehabilitation program at Autumn View Health Care Facility. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, back pain affects an estimated 8 out of 10 people and is one of society’s most common medical problems. Although anyone can have back pain, a number of factors increase the risk including: age, fitness level, diet, heredity and race. Dr. Moreland’s seminar will address the diagnosis and treatment of many common back injuries and diseases and provide relevant options for those living with chronic pain. Harris Hill Health Care Facility provides state-of-the-art skilled nursing care, subacute rehabilitation and short-term/respite care. For more information on the programs and services available, visit www.mcguiregroup.com Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Time: 4PM Location:Harris Hill Health Care Facility 2699 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, NY, 14221. Call 716-632-3700 to register.