Advice and wisdom from health professionals
Hospice of the Bluegrass has changed its name to Bluegrass Care Navigators to reflect the wide range of services the organization offers. Hospice was founded in 1978 as Community Hospice of Lexington, which was changed to Hospice of the Bluegrass in 1986 when the organization expanded service to other parts of the state. “That name […]
Perfect eyesight does not always mean a perfect visual system. Dr. Rick Graebe encounters that truth every day. Dr. Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, treats the visual system with Vision Therapy, a kind of physical therapy for the eyes, brain and body. Because upwards of 85% of what children learn in school is presented […]
Many children enjoy playing outside even if the weather is cold, and snow can encourage them to stay outdoors for prolonged periods of time. Unfortunately, this is when frostbite can occur. Frostbite occurs when ice crystals form in body tissues. The nerves, blood vessels, and skin cells freeze. This can extend down into muscle and […]
Many patients stepping into the Family Eyecare Associates offices in Versailles may think they’ve discovered a good place to get a new pair of glasses. What they may not realize is that this is one of the most unique eye care centers in the state. That’s because the office, headed by Dr. Rick Graebe, also […]
We’ve made it our Goal to find the Best Doctors And we asked the experts – our readers. Moms know better than anyone else which doctors go the extra mile for their patients. So we polled our readers, listened to what they had to say and compiled our list of Mom-Approved Pediatricians. Next up – […]
Lack of sleep has led to car crashes, plane crashes and nuclear meltdown. In children, the effects of sleep deprivation may not be so catastrophic, but they are certainly significant. Sleep is needed because it helps our brains function properly. Sleep improves our ability to learn, make decisions, pay attention and be creative. Growth hormone […]
As mentioned last month, Hospice of the Bluegrass has developed a list of the “10 Things you Need to Know About Hospice of the Bluegrass.” The first five were highlighted last month and the remaining five are listed below. To see all 10, please visit www.hospicebg.org. Many families say their biggest regret is not calling […]
Dr. Charles Ison is a University of Kentucky graduate who has practiced in his hometown of Lexington since 1993. He is a partner in Pediatric and Adolescent Associates. Vitamins are necessary for good health. They are substances that, along with certain essential minerals, we must get from our diets. (Vitamin D is the one […]
Dr. Rick Graebe Family Eyecare Associates & Children’s Vision and Learning Center 105 Crossfield Drive, Versailles myfamilyvision.com • (859) 879-3665 What is on your toddler’s Christmas list this year? If it has a plug, flashing lights and a touch screen, you might want to have a chat with Santa. According to Dr. Rick Graebe, […]
Can Vision Therapy cure autism? Absolutely not, said Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles. But can VT, a kind of physical therapy for the eyes, brain and body, improve performance and alleviate symptoms? Dr. Graebe has witnessed it many times. “I don’t like to deal with labels,” he said. “I focus on behaviors […]
