Story and Photos by Dr. Yvonne D. Nelson Mother Maggie Cathey, 94, was treated to an early morning hair do at Hazel’s Hair Fashions, 4105 Elvis Presley Boulevard, on Saturday, July 13, 2019, in preparation for a birthday celebration put together by her caregiver, Nadine Thomas. Cathey is a resident of Wesley Graceland Gardens (WGG), a 191-apartment gated community for ages 55 and above, located at 1430 Graceland Pines Street in Whitehaven, a bedroom community located in the southern portion of Memphis, TN. The event, held in the WGG Community Photo by Tyrone Cathey Room/Activity Center, was attended by family and friends. Granddaughter Antalia Cathey (bottom left, from left) assisted her mom Barbara Cathey and family friend Annie Simmons preparing chicken salad, rotisserie chicken, spaghetti, hot dogs, potato salad, and coleslaw. There were also cupcakes, birthday cake, and banana pudding available for dessert. Minister Diedre Jones of Christ in Faith Temple where Pastor Tommie Brown Jr. is the Senior Pastor gave the invocation and blessed the food and Cathey’s son James sang “Jesus on the Mainline.” Also present for the celebration was Cathey’s 84 year-old sister, Marie Conners. Maggie Cathey turned 94 on July 20th. She said she was born in Mississippi. On Men and Ped i cures Marcos and Sasha Johnson spent part of the day on Monday, July 22, 2019, at the Wolfchase Galleria Mall, 2760 North Germantown Parkway, in Bartlett, TN. It was Marcos’ 40th birthday and Sasha had a special outing for a pedicure planned for her significant other. Men usually shy away from the mere thought of having a pedicure, believing that such pampering is strictly for women and they typically wear closed-toe shoes or heavy boots for 10 or more hours daily. These types of situations can and often do create dark, moist environments where skin cancers, bacteria, callouses, and fungus easily thrive. Cracked skin, itching, open lesions, blistering, bunions, ingrown and discolored toenails are just some of the many infections and diseases that a monthly pedicure and cuticle trimming can help reduce the chances of. We are not endorsing any one manicurist or pedicurist, but are rather suggesting our men treat themselves to hand and feet services at home and/or in the salon. Other tips include not cutting your nails before going for a manicure or pedicure, remembering to always cut straight across the nails, and using pumice stones to remove flaking skin and calluses. Marcos said he really enjoyed his pedicure and would be making obtaining services a regular part of his schedule. Sasha added, “He was so relaxed and enjoyed the pedicure so much that he practically fell asleep in the chair!” 7
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