Introducing B.I.G. Boomer Information Group

September 29th, 2009
New illustrated logo for B.I.G. by Sharna Fulton

New illustrated logo for B.I.G. by Sharna Fulton

So, you’re in your 40’s or 50’s and you’re starting to wonder where and how you might live a happy and health life in the coming years. Or you’re wondering how you can better plan for your retirement financially. If so, then B.I.G. might be the thing for you. B.I.G. (Boomer Information Group) is an alliance of professionals in Grayson/Snellville who specialize in products and services geared towards those thinking about retirement and beyond. The founding members are Derrick Merchant, Alternative Home Care for Seniors, Joel Beck, estate planning attorney with the Beck Group, Damon Ladd-Thomas, a wealth manager with T&D Montana and Jennifer Marciante with Loganville Dialysis. B.I.G. is available to speak to civic & business groups and associations. The format will be so that one member of the group will be a featured speaker with the other members to serve on a panel for a Q&A panel discussion to follow the main speech. The first presentation is scheduled for Thursday, October 1 for the Loganville Rotary Club at Sweet Aromas in Loganville. For more information, please contact Sharna Fulton at sharna.fulton@att.net

How well do you know your kidneys?

May 12th, 2009
Pamela Wegienka, RN CDN, presenter at Loganville Dialysis Kidney Health Seminar

Pamela Wegienka, RN CDN, presenter at Loganville Dialysis Kidney Health Seminar

Next time you see your doctor, ask he or she to share your kidney levels with you.

That was one of the statements repeated more than once by Pamela Wegienka, RN CDN, today at a kidney health seminar sponsored by Loganville Dialysis.

“The meet-up was held to educate the community about the causes of kidney disease and treatment options,” explained Jennifer Marciante of Loganville Dialysis Center. The facility specializes in hemo dialysis, peritoneal dialysis and home dialysis treatment.

“On day one of your life, your kidneys are functioning at 100%. But as time goes on, that level drops,” explained Wegienka. “Someone in this room may have kidney disease and not even know it,” she continued.

According to the nurse who represents Baxter Healthcare Corporation, the disease is becoming an epidemic. Poor diet is often blamed particularly with patients who have diabetes and/or high blood pressure.

For information about kidney disease, contact Loganville Dialysis at 676-639-1633.

Shown left to right, Jennifer Marciante of Loganville Dialysis and Pamela Wegienka, RN CDN of Baxter Healthcare Corporation with seminar attendees

Shown left to right, Jennifer Marciante of Loganville Dialysis and Pamela Wegienka, RN CDN of Baxter Healthcare Corporation with seminar attendees