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Are you gambling with your health care? When it comes to planning for our fu- ture, we're often like a Vegas gambler who thinks that our win- ning streak will never end. Even though we know that the odds are stacked against us, we double down and hope for the best. Maybe we'll be the one who finally beats the system and walks away a big winner. But life isn't like that. All of us will face a health crisis. All of us will someday find ourselves mak- ing difficult medical decisions. So, does that mean we step away from the table and cash in our chips? Certainly not. It's just prudent to temper unbridled optimism with practical steps to ensure our well-being down the road. Have the Conversation. The time to make your future health care wishes known is while you still can. Fill out an Advance Directive for Health Care and name some- one to carry out its instructions if you are not able to. Then, make sure your loved ones know about it. Talk to them. That's a gift that will relieve much anxiety and confusion down the road. Do Your Research. You may not need end-of-life care now, but what about if you should need help re- covering from a seri- ous illness or injury? Or need palliative (comfort) care for a life-limiting condi- tion such as COPD or kidney disease? What are your options? Fortunately, Hospice by the Bay has taken its interdisciplinary team approach and applied it to two new service lines: Incare Skilled Home Health Care and By the Bay Health Palliative Care, to provide a net- work of home-based services. Place Your Bet. Please visit our web- site, www.hospiceby- thebay.org, or call us at (415) 927.2273. We can answer your ques- tions and show you how to get started. And that's a sure thing! u ree Home Village is a unique community comprised of three individual homes situated next door to each other, connected by scenic gardens. Each home offers six private bedrooms, dining areas and plenty of room for social events and activities. Healthy food, daily activities and deep personal connections are a top priority at ree Home Village. Whether it's our popular mocktail hour, visits from local volunteers or getting in a daily walk, our residents are thriving. Since taking over ownership in early 2018, Erik and Adam have made a few changes! Aer an extensive remodel, revamping the me nu an d a ddi ti on of services like a nurse consultant and pharmacy program, Erik and Adam are fulfilling their vision of building a vibrant and engaged community of seniors. Our families are delighted with the in cr ea se d en ga ge me nt and activities their loved one receives at ree Home Village. Let us take care of your family member so you can go back to enjoying spending time with them. We'd love to have you as part of the ree Home Village family. u ree Home Village – A Unique Residential Care Home for the Elderly Dental Hygiene House Calls Services include • Consultation • Oral cancer exam • Digital x-rays • Dental hygiene cleanings • Oral health education • Manage decay with topical medication LAUREN K. CHIN, RDHAP 2100 Webster Street #303 | San Francisco Serving San Francisco, Marin, Alameda Counties info@laurenKchin.com License#634 415-310-9016 | www.laurenkchin.com Lauren K. Chin, RDHAP, is qualified by license, preparation, skill and attitude to help patients in the greatest need. Gentle | Affordable Convenient House Calls House Calls House Calls Services include Services include Services include Services include Services include Services include Services include Services include Services include Services include Services include Services include iene cleanings • Consultation • Oral cancer exam • Digital x-rays • Dental hyg iene cleanings • Consultation • Oral cancer exam • Digital x-rays • Dental hyg iene cleanings • Consultation • Oral cancer exam • Digital x-rays • Dental hyg iene cleanings • Consultation • Oral cancer exam • Digital x-rays • Dental hyg iene cleanings • Consultation • Oral cancer exam • Digital x-rays • Dental hyg iene cleanings • Consultation • Oral cancer exam • Digital x-rays • Dental hyg iene cleanings • Consultation • Oral cancer exam • Digital x-rays • Dental hyg iene cleanings • Consultation • Oral cancer exam • Digital x-rays • Dental hyg iene cleanings • Consultation • Oral cancer exam • Digital x-rays • Dental hyg iene cleanings • Consultation • Oral cancer exam • Digital x-rays • Dental hyg iene cleanings • Consultation • Oral cancer exam • Digital x-rays • Dental hyg iene cleanings • Consultation • Oral cancer exam • Digital x-rays • Dental hyg Gentle medicament www.hbtb.org • (415) 927.2273 Home. Health. Care. palliative care a program of HBTB INCARE skilled home health care a division of HBTB Your loved one deserves the best. Visit our booth to learn how our 44 years of expertise sets us apart. A Marketing Supplement of the Marin Independent Journal | marinij.com Senior Fair October 20, 2019 23