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Editor’s Note Summer is here! I have been very busy in June putting in a new garden island. Well... supervising my husband. I just love the time of year when everybody makes a mad dash to the garden centers. I do believe plants nourish us in so many different ways. Herbs in particular are a favorite of mine. I find their medicinal purposes fascinating and I appreciate the flavors they bring to cooking. I’ve also been noticing more people taking advantage of the local parks. Getting in shape can be as simple as gardening, playing with your children, or taking a walk with your neighbor. Be sure to properly supervise those who handle fireworks as well.

I have been trying to enjoy the beautiful weather and my kids could not be happier with the weather. Every morning my daughter asks me if its warm enough to head over to the Cedarburg pool. Strawberry fest is also about to come and go but you know my favorite part is walking with my freind Charlotte early in the morning while all the vendors are setting up. It’s such a great vibe before all the chaos...we love it!

Even more fun to come with us planning a family reunion in Door County this year. Boating, hitting the wine tours, and some quality family time with all my inlaws. This summer is really coming together, now if only the weather would catch up.

Our lives can become chaotic but it is still important to remain active not only for phyical fitness but it’s good to keep our minds healthy as well. We hope you find the articles helpful. I personally believe that combining traditional medicine with alternative medicine is the best way to take care of your health.

This is why the paper has articles on both subjects. We think you should learn about each so you can choose which is the best option for you and your family.

It seems to me that in this town there is an ever expanding awareness of the benefits of complementary medicine. I think this issue will give you a few answers to your questions.

To our senior readers, I have put a special health and independence feature for you. I encourage you to really watch the heat this summer, and take the necessary precautions to keep you safe and healthy.

I would like to thank all the professionals who have contributed to this issue and YOU, our readers for staying in touch with us. Have a safe and healthy July!

MAKING A GARDEN ISLAND Full Of Color!

Plants provided by Shady Lane Greenhouses, designed by Heidi Hornung, Landscape Architect and Retail Manager For more information on this garden or to have help creating a beautiful garden contact Shady Lane Greenhouses 262-251-1660

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Premier Hotel Resort in Lake Geneva Checking was a fast and friendly experience with a wonderful surprise of different fresh flavored waters on a hot day. The staff was very helpful and friendly both in the hotel and at the spa. The Grand Geneva is wonderful for couples and families.

The place is big enough where couples can get lost in your own little corner of the world. The kids can find the water park and outdoor trails. A great place, great golf courses, great spa, great food and service. The outside pool area was allaround filled with luxury and fun. The food from the outdoor grill was tastey and was served very quickly. The waitstaff made sure that your drinks were always filled and the food was to your liking. If you forgot anything they have it there for a wonderful pool experience.

The rooms at the Grand Geneva were just that...Grand! The bathroom was lovely (there was a TV in the bathroom mirror), and the bedding was clean and very comfy.

A seperate seating area with flat screen tv and flip switch fireplace made the room seem that much more luxurious. A small bar area equiped with a small fridge just added to the charm. The outdoor balcony overlooking the lake added that everything you need element to an already beautiful and functional room. The Grand Geneva is a true getaway! WWW.GRANDGENEVA.COM 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, (262) 248-8811

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Tucked within historic Lake Geneva, Grand Geneva Resort and Spa is one of only five AAA Four-Diamond resorts in Wisconsin. An enchanting landscape of rolling hills and pristine views awaits you!

Resort highlights: 355 elegant guest rooms Three magnificent dining options 62,000 square feet of event space High-tech amenities Expansive views Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture Personalized luxury service Recreational activities: Two championship golf courses WELL Spa + Salon and Fitness Center Indoor and outdoor Tennis Indoor and outdoor swimming pools Kids Are Grand Recreational Center Moose Mountain Falls, our indoor/outdoor waterpark The Mountain Top Ski and Snowboard park Horseback riding Hiking paths Hay or sleigh rides (seasonal) Biking (seasonal, see activities page) Best of all, Grand Geneva Resort and Spa is easy to reach, just a short drive from Chicago and Milwaukee.

Sprecher’s Restaurant & Pub is locally owned and operated with a commitment to using the freshest, locallysourced ingredients in our scratch kitchen. We serve 14 World-class Wisconsin brewed beers and 4 gourmet sodas on tap from Sprecher Brewery in addition to a full-bar with our own imaginative specialty cocktails.

Family, Friends and Sport Enthusiasts Fun for everyone! Sprecher’s is a great place for family and friends to enjoy themselves in a relaxed but elegant atmosphere. Each location boasts multiple televisions where you can comfortably enjoy your favorite televised sporting event. WWW.SPRECHERSPUB.COM

EDITOR’S PICKS Summerfest June25-29/July 1-6 11 Days.

11 Stages.

Over 800 Acts.

Over 1,000 Performances.

Nearly 900,000 of your closest friends.

Milwaukee, WI www.summerfest.org Summerfest provides the backdrop for the music industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites to create unforgettable live music experiences in a world-class festival setting.

A Party on the Lakefront Set on the shores of Lake Michigan at Henry Maier Festival Park, even the hottest days are cool at Summerfest. Fest-goers can enjoy music, food and fun across the 75-acre permanent setting.

Firkin Fest Saturday Juy 19th, 2014 Milwaukee Firkin is located at Cathedral Square Park Downtown Milwaukee See more www.milwaukeefirkin.com More Than 150 Beers to Sample More than 40 Cask Conditioned Ales Historic Milwaukee Brewing Exhibits Breweriana on Display Renown Beer Historian-Len Jurgensen Home Brew Sampling Vote for the Big Firkin Award General Admission 4-8 pm Ticket prices: GA $46 (some tickets may be available at the gate) Group Sales - groups@pabsttheater. org or 414-286-6200

The HAWK with Brian Redman (Vintage Cars) July 17 - 20 A mid-summer favorite, The HAWK with Brian Redman is one of the largest vintage racing events in the United States and features over 400 cars competing in several groups. The four-day weekend will also showcase Historic CAN-AM, which is the highlight of this year’s event as an impressive field of cars is expected to gather in celebration of CAN-AM’s 48th Anniversary. For 2014, Road America will pay tribute to the FORD Mustang as its featured marque in celebration of Mustang’s 50th anniversary. The Nationwide Insurance Concours d’ Elegance in downtown Elkhart Lake on Friday and Saturday night is a can’t miss event for any enthusiast. www.roadamerica.com

Ride on the Wild Side Sunday, September 14, 2014

Sponsored by Wheaton Franciscan – Midwest Spine & Orthopedic Hospital/Wisconsin Heart Hospital and St. Joseph campuses Media sponsors: News Talk 1130, FM 106.1, The BIG 920, Oldies 95.7 and 97-3 RadioNOW Ride on the Wild SideRide on the Wild Side is the Zoological Society’s annual bike ride event. Choose from four routes: three distance rides (27 miles, 17 miles and 10 miles) that travel through the Zoo and continue through the Menomonee River Parkway along the Oak Leaf bike trail, and a children’s 2.5-mile Critter Caravan ride through the Zoo. After the ride, all participants can enjoy a picnic lunch after parking their bikes in a secure area. All routes begin and end at the Zoo. Your ride entry fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, T-shirt, entry to the Zoo for the entire day and parking. www.zoosociety.org/Events/RideWild/ Questions? Please call Laura at (414) 2582333, ext. 215

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LANDSCAPING A COLORFUL ISLAND WITH ALL YEAR INTEREST When creating a landscape space you want to remember that Wisconsin has a short summer so making sure to have winter interest is key.

Anchoring the island with tall evergreens, (we used emerald green abrovities) will establish an anchor and keep its look all winter. We also used spreading old gold junipers to bring in a yellow tone of evergreen.

Using different colors and textures will keep the summer side popping. Between the abrovities are wine and rose weigelas.

Dark purple leafs that bloom rich fushia pink colored flowers in spring will make the old gold junipers stand out with there neon yellow glow. Green and red corel bells bring in all the colors used on the island and add another texture to complete the summer colorful look.

All plants can be purchased at Lowes

Black and Decker 20V Max Lithium Ion Cordless 22-Inch Hedge Trimmer www.blackanddecker.com $89.95 There are not many lithium-powered hedge trimmers in the 20V range with this length that are, close to if not, under $100. I was surprised to find that it was more powerful than my electric trimmer.

It was also very light and not having that blasted cord to deal with made cutting my hedge easier and faster. My arms are usually tired after cutting with the electric (holding the cord, balancing the heavy trimmer, making several passes because it would not cut well with the first or second pass). Not so with this trimmer. It cut through the shrub with ease and I was done in about half the time. The battery lasts 45-60 minutes which is adequate for most jobs. The batteries are also interchangeable with other black and decker products such as the blower and string trimmer.

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Our Creamery Saxon Homestead Creamery As the crow flies, our creamery is a little less than two miles from the Saxon Homestead Farm itself. This short travel time preserves the flavor and integrity of the most important ingredient our cheeses have: The Milk The milk arrives at the creamery fresh from the farm. The milk enters the cheese vats at 95 °F and the cheese making process begins. Our Master Cheesemaker and licensed cheese makers follow carefully established recipes adding the specific cultures, stirring speeds and times, cooking temperatures, curd washing to create each style of cheese in the Saxon Family of Cheeses.

Each cheese wheel is handcrafted in the vat, gently pressed, and placed in brine tanks. Then they’re embossed with the Saxon logo – an Art Noveau-inspired motif of blowing leaves, symbolic of our embrace of tradition and nature.

The cheeses are open aged by rotating through three aging rooms maintained at specific temperatures and humidity for defined periods of time to develop the unique flavor profiles our customers love.

Flavor, by nature. It’s what we’re known for, what we strive for, every day, with every wheel we make.

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The new ANSI Gourmet Cheesecake™ Natural Protein Bars are absolutely the healthiest, good for you, low carb, delicious bar you will ever taste. Each soft, textured bar has 20g of Isolate Protein, 100% natural and sweetened with the all natural herbal sweetener Stevia. The Gourmet Cheesecake™ Protein Bar has low net carbs, no sugar alcohol, and absolutely no soy!

The new Gourmet Cheesecake™ Natural Protein Bars are free of the rBST & rBGH hormones, high in fiber with 17-19g in each bar. We also lowered the sodium content to below 90mg. These new bars are also Gelatin Free and Gluten Free.

The 60g Gourmet Cheesecake™Natural Protein Bars come in three delicious flavors: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake, Strawberry Supreme Cheesecake and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake.

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WHAT IS A TIA & WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WHEN SOMEONE HAS ONE? What would you say if we told you that the fourth leading cause of death in America is preventable about 80 percent of the time?

Despite this, stroke still kills about 130,000 people each year, and is a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability. As with so many critical health events, the best key to avoiding stroke is prevention.

One uncontrollable factor: a previous stroke or transient ischemic attack, or TIA, is also one of the most certain harbingers of an oncoming stroke and is something to which close attention should be paid.

Up to 40 percent of all people who have experienced a TIA – often referred to as a mini-stroke --will go on to have an actual stroke. Furthermore, most studies show that nearly half of all strokes occur within the first two days after a TIA. The risk factors for TIA are pretty much identical to the risk factors for stroke, and, as with stroke, sometimes the symptoms occur so quickly that people don’t even realize they’ve had one: Someone having a TIA (or a stroke) may experience one or more of the following symptoms: • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness loss of balance or coordination With TIA, the symptoms usually last less than 24 hours before disappearing. Still, while these mini-strokes generally do not cause permanent brain damage, they are a serious warning sign of stroke and should not be ignored.

If you suspect that you or someone you are with is having a TIA, you should call 9-1-1 immediately. Every moment counts, and the faster a stroke or TIA victim is evaluated and treated, the better their chance to avoid serious damage or future stroke.

Work with your physician on an appropriate treatment plan for you. Generally speaking, after a transient ischemic attack, the American Heart Association and National Stroke Association offer these recommendations for preventing future stroke: • rapid evaluation, preferably within 12 hours of the onset of symptoms • access to same-day diagnostic imaging • aggressive attention to blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, and other conditions • control of risk factors such as smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity • use of aspirin, aspirin plus extended-release dipyridamole (Aggrenox), or clopidogrel (Plavix) to prevent the formation of further blood clots • surgery (carotid endarterectomy) or endovascular therapy (angioplasty with or without a stent) to open a narrowed or blocked carotid artery.

TIA is extremely serious and should be taken seriously. However, with proper diagnosis and treatment, it may be just the warning sign you need to prevent or limit the damage of future stroke.

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One increasingly common question eye care specialists hear from patients is, “What vitamins should I take for my eyes?” Step into the nutritional supplements aisle at your local pharmacy or store, and you’ll know why people seek guidance.

The number and variety of eye-related health products can be daunting and confusing—to both patients and doctors.

The dramatic increase in products came after the 2001 release of results from a major clinical trial by the National Eye Institute (NEI), which found that high levels of antioxidants and zinc could significantly reduce the risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and subsequent vision loss in people with a certain subtype of AMD. The doctors at Eye Care Specialists, one of Wisconsin’s leading ophthalmology practices, answer the following questions regarding the qualifications for and safety of taking vision-related vitamin supplements.

What is AMD? Mark Freedman, MD: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of central vision loss in Americans over age 50. AMD is a condition in which the macula, a small (about the size of this “O”), sensitive area of the retina responsible for sharp central and color vision, is damaged. There are two forms of AMD. Both cause loss of straight-ahead central vision (as needed for driving, reading, seeing faces, etc.) but, fortunately, not side vision. At present, there is no conclusive cause or cure for AMD, but use of new medication injections can prevent blindness in up to 90 percent of patients with the “wet” form of AMD. We have had great success with this treatment in our office.

Can taking supplements help fight against AMD? Brett Rhode, MD: Two major clinical studies by the National Eye Institute found that certain specific high levels of lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, Vitamins C & E, and copper could significantly reduce the risk of developing advanced AMD by about 25 percent and the risk of vision loss caused by a certain advanced subtype of AMD by about 19 percent.

These nutrients are NOT a cure for AMD and will NOT restore vision already lost from the disease. However, results from the Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS 1 & 2) show that these nutrients play a key role in helping people at high risk for developing advanced AMD keep their vision. The supplements helped patients with both the “wet” and “dry” forms of AMD to protect and preserve their existing vision.

Previous studies had suggested that people with diets rich in green, leafy vegetables have a lower risk of developing AMD. However, the high levels of nutrients that were evaluated in the AREDS are very difficult to achieve from diet alone.

Where can I buy the vitamins used in the AREDS study?

Daniel Ferguson, MD: Bausch & Lomb, an eye care company, provided the AREDS formulation used in both studies. It is now sold as a soft gel called “PreserVision AREDS 2” in pharmacies and stores (Target, Walmart, etc.). However, this product is only advised for those patients prescribed it by a doctor.

What if I already take a multivitamin?

Daniel Paskowitz, MD, PhD: Most AREDS study participants took both a multivitamin and the nutrient supplements. As such, we tell patients they can continue with their multivitamin. However, to avoid any overdosing of vitamins, minerals or nutrients, you should review what you are taking with your eye care specialist, primary care doctor, and/or pharmacist.

What if I don’t have AMD? Should I still take a supplement?

Michael Raciti, MD: No. The AREDS and two other recent studies showed that EYE>>page 47

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JAMES “My stay at ManorCare Health Services – Pewaukee was great. I came in for rehabilitation after a traumatic injury. The staff was well trained, organized and worked hard to attend to my needs – both physically and mentally. They understood my needs and provided the care necessary while maintaining my dignity. The facility was clean and the entire staff was accommodating 24-hours a day. The rehabilitation staff gave me the necessary ‘push’ to attain improvement of my injuries.

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My physical injuries have improved from rehabilitation and I feel I’m back to normal since graduating from ManorCare. I would recommend ManorCare to anyone needing rehabilitation of any kind.” www.hcr-manorcare.com

MAKE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PART OF YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

You don’t have to be a marathon runner to benefit from physical activity. Do activities that you enjoy, and make them part of your daily routine.

If you haven’t been active for a while, start slowly and build up your level of activity. Many people like to start with walking and slowly increase their time and distance. You also can take other steps, such as those described below, to make physical activity part of your routine.

Personalize the Benefits People value different things. Some people may highly value the health benefits from physical activity. Others want to be active because they enjoy recreational activities or they want to look better or sleep better.

Some people want to be active because it helps them lose weight or it gives them a chance to spend time with friends. Figure out which benefits of physical activity you value, and focus on those.

Be Active With Friends and Family Friends and family can help you stay active. For example, go hiking with a friend, take dancing lessons with your spouse, or play ball with your child. The possibilities are endless.

Make Everyday Activities More Active You can make your daily routine more active. For example, take the stairs instead of the elevator. Instead of sending e-mails, walk down the hall to a coworker’s office.

Rake the leaves in your yard instead of using a leaf blower.

Reward Yourself With Time for Physical Activity Sometimes going for a bike ride or a long walk relieves stress after a long day.

Think of physical activity as a special time to refresh your body and mind.

McDAVID SPORTMED™ 101 Before McDavid, there was “sport” and there was “med” We started the evolution with a quiet revolution. McDavid has been at the sharp end of sports medicine advancements, technology and thinking for 30+ years. Our focus remains intensely on bringing every advantage to every athlete via: • Prevention – Provide preemptive protection to reduce the incidence of injury and rehabilitative protection to speed an athlete’s return.

• Protection – Support an athlete’s post-injury return to activity and enhance an athlete’s performance both physically and mentally.

McDavid SportMed™ products are often recommended by physicians and athletic trainers to be worn while recovering from an injury. With varying levels of support and adjustability, McDavid products may shorten recovery time. Additionally, selected products may be worn to prevent injuries from occurring in the first place.

McDavid offers a tremendous variety of SportMed™ products; each designed to offer a targeted level of protection, performance and comfort.

Overall categories: • Elastic products offer support without the retention of heat.

• Neoprene items provide stability and added warmth to muscles.

• Hinged braces and ankle stays are designed for unmatched stability and provide confidence for those with troublesome body parts.

ABOUT McDAVID McDavid Inc. designs and markets sports medicine, sports protection, and performance apparel for active people and athletes. The brand is relentless in its pursuit of preventing injuries and enhancing performance.

The story began in 1969 when Dr. Robert F. McDavid created the first widely used protective knee brace for football. After a period of grass-roots growth, the company officially formed in 1980. Today, McDavid products top the recommendation lists of pro athletes, sports medicine professionals and athletic trainers. From researchbacked ankle braces to compression shorts with patented technology, McDavid products address both the broad range and the specific needs of professional – and every day – athletes across a variety of sports.

McDavid also has a global story to tell – from the headquarters in Chicago and the subsidiaries in Japan and Europe, to its growing worldwide distribution. The goal remains to continue the legacy of leading edge products that inspire confidence and help athletes of every level achieve their potential.

Home Care Medical just launched a new eCommerce “Shop Online” store this week and are featuring McDavid SportMed products under their “Bracing” category: www.HomeCareMedicalShopOnline.com

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This month I wanted to start things off with new and modern changes.

Starting with the QR code. Get your cell phones out and scan the code on the front and enjoy our new updated website. If you don’t have the phone that scans, no problem, just go to www.modernhealthandliving.com as find even more information about healthy living.

I am very pleased that you’ve decided to join us this month. This is our BIG Health Awareness issue. We have packed so much up-to-date information into these pages that this issue is just bursting with health! We have something for men and women of all ages. We contact local health professionals every month and are thankful that many have contributed to this issue. They are keenly aware of health concerns for this region (very important). We stay in touch with them so they can stay in touch with you. I think you’ll find something here that can help you lead a healthier life. We hope that you share this special issue with friends and family, too.

Speaking of family, I try to keep mine active throughout these cold months.

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2. Puree cooked vegetables and add them to stews, gravies, and soups.

3. Add raw spinach leaves and an extra-ripe banana to a fruit smoothie. It may February 2011 EDITION sound strange, but the sweetness of the banana masks the taste of the spinach.

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5. Instead of cheese and meat, pile your morning omelet with onions, mushrooms, and red and green peppers. Chop vegetables the night before to save time in the morning.

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A GUIDE TO NATURAL HEALTH

Redefining Health AN EPIC DEGREE OF SOUL LOSS

By Kalpana (Rose) M. Kumar, M.D. The practice of medicine has undergone yet another change.

Over the past several years, it has gone electronic. Those of you who have experienced electronically recorded medicine have had to adapt to the profound change that this brought to the physician visit. Physicians, already stressed from adapting to the corporatization of medicine, now have to adapt to data entry during their time with their patients. I, for one, resisted this as long as I was able. I intuitively knew what this would do to the sacred essence of the physician-patient encounter. Last year, I was forced to succumb. I was not really given a choice. Implementing the electronic medical record (EMR) in my practice was not only extremely expensive for a primary care physician in private practice, it was extremely stressful for one who practices “patient centered” medicine. For a physician who relishes spending time with my patients, listening for clues in their stories to help them problem solve and heal, this was deeply intrusive.

When I used paper charts to record patient encounters, I was able to look at my patients, be in their presence and receive their stories while using my technical and intuitive skills. Most importantly, I could hold sacred space for every patient who I promised to help and heal.

After the electronic medical record became a part of my practice, I grieved the presence of a machine in my exam room that interfered with this connection. Surprisingly, I found myself in constant heart ache struggling through the day to try and capture the sacred essence of my beloved patient encounter. I realized the “mill” medicine had now become was a data collecting one that no longer valued humanistic listening and caring. I had to learn how to enter patient data quickly and efficiently in order to maintain connection with my patients, so vital for their healing.

Given the level of my grief, I was curious if other physicians felt like I did. I explored internet conversations and blogs about how others felt since this implementation. One physician accounted that the stress of implementing EMR caused him to suffer a heart attack. Could this be symbolic of his heart break from not being able to engage with his patients like he used to, combined with the stress of learning this heartless system of data entry? It is certainly a cause for wonder.

Our current corporate system of medicine has been in crisis for nearly two decades. Patients and physicians are disillusioned by what today’s health care system has become. It is obvious that it suffers from a great degree of “soul-loss.” Rather than finding ways to fix and heal it to improve patient care, I believe the implementation of the EMR has furthered its dis-ease.

We were told that this method of documentation would make health care seamless, more collaborative and save paper and time. It has done the opposite. Different health care systems are not able to access the records of shared patients; it has created more paper waste and has taken up more physician time. Physicians who are unable to balance the EMR with patient contact opt to complete their charting after work into the late hours of the night. This compromises their work-life balance, adding to their stress and rendering them vulnerable to mental and physical illness. We have all heard of numerous physicians who opted to retire before their intended time when EMR was implemented. They were unwilling to compromise the art of healing for data entry.

Many patients do not realize that physicians had no say in this decision to implement EMR. They were merely required to adapt to this mandate.

As a patient, when you visit your private practitioner who is now electronically linked, please have patience. And physicians, please know you are not alone in your frustration with yet another intrusion in the exam room, our sacred sanctum. We will have to adapt in a way that preserves the sanctity of our vocation, despite the stress this has created for us.

Our precious field of medicine cannot continue to lose its soul in the many ways it already has. At some point it will have to transform and reclaim its true purpose and restore the sacred contract between physician and patient.

Till then, as physicians, we must carry the flame of healing in our hearts for our patients with continued love for our craft, and patients must carry patience in their hearts for their beloved physicians who struggle to remain connected with their heart and feelings while trying to adjust to the presence of the EMR. ©July, 2014 Kalpana (Rose) M. Kumar M.D., CEO and Medical Director , The Ommani Center for Integrative Medicine, Pewaukee, WI. www.ommanicenter.com Author of newly released 2nd Edition - Becoming Real: Reclaiming Your Health in Midlife 2014, Medial Press.

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Are there ways to visually tell if your water is impure?

The right answer is really a dichotomy, yes and no. Yes, if water is discolored it can be an indication of impurities. As some of you may have experienced, high iron levels can contribute to a noticeable staining of the water. Iron, however, does not pose a significant health risk. It is viewed more as an aesthetic characteristic. Pure H20 is actually not the best for you. Pure vs. impure is really the question. Pure water or H2O is simply hydrogen and Oxygen in a liquid state. Water, however, is one of the most soluble compounds on the planet which means it picks up just about everything it comes into contact with. If we drink pure water without the minerals it actually picks up the minerals we have within our bodies and strips away the very important minerals we need. That is why Reverse Osmosis units, if used as a primary drinking water source, can be dangerous. RO systems provide pure H20, otherwise known as distilled water. On a more positive note, without the solubility of water we would not be able to replenish/hydrate our bodies with the important minerals we need, I.e., calcium, magnesium, zinc, etc. When we drink water that has all the “good stuff” we replenish ourselves with all the important minerals and put them back into our body.

Therefore, the solubility of water is a good thing but it can also create health hazards by simply picking up any of the unwanted poisonous compounds, such as arsenic, pesticides, nitrates, etc. Some of which do occur naturally within the environment, with the exception of pesticides. None of which can be discovered through visually inspecting your water.

What are the different ways to test your water?

There are three ways to determine if your water is safe for drinking. Interestingly enough, all three vary in accuracy. The important point here is that you should know the quality of your drinking water, regardless of how one goes about it. Our bodies are made up of approximately 60% - 78% water depending on your age and gender.

Knowing what is in your drinking water is important. Also, as mentioned earlier water is extremely soluble and it picks up almost everything it comes in contact with, including contaminants.

With that being said, the most reliable, most accurate and the best resource for explaining what to test for or what not to test for and describing what the test results mean is a state certified testing laboratory that focuses on the analysis of drinking water. Make sure whoever does the testing they have a State of Wisconsin certified “safe drinking water” laboratory.

Second, you could rely on your own senses. Taste, smell, odor and color. This can be a great line of defense if you tend to be more reactive versus proactive. However, the most harmful contaminants cannot be discovered by our senses alone. Take for example lead. In 1974 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) established the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to help insure that we all have access to safe healthy drinking water. SDWA outlines the primary and secondary drinking water standards through scientific based studies. These guidelines can be viewed at http://www.epa.gov/OGWDW/standards.html. These standards define maximum contaminant levels or the quantity of a particular contaminant in drinking water that pose serious health risks, I.e., cancer, central nervous system disorders, etc. In the circumstance with lead, the public health goal is zero but the maximum contaminant level is 15 parts per billion. Our taste buds are remarkably notorious for deciphering different tastes; however lead at 15 parts per billion or even 30 for that matter, is not one of them. last but not least, your local hardware store or most of the home improvement, do-it yourself retailers, offer take home water test kits as a way to determine if your water is safe for drinking. The accuracy of these water test kits vary tremendously.

Keep in mind, the SDWA requires well water that all business, schools, institutions and anyone serving water to the public, to test their water on frequent basis. They also regulate how the water can be tested to insure the accuracy of the results.

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These kinds of problems provide a challenge and require greater effort and treatments to resolve the imbalance. Also the monthly cycle can play havoc with the best of treatments. The body finds itself out of balance every month with a variety of problems from pain, digestion and emotional issues. The resulting problems can change from month to month and thus there is no “one treatment that will work every month”.

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Mindfulness Matters CAN LIVING IN THE MOMENT IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH?

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At some point in your life, someone probably told you: “Enjoy every moment. Life is short.”

Maybe you’ve smiled and rolled your eyes at this well-intentioned relative or co-worker. But the fact is, there’s something to it. Trying to enjoy each moment may actually be good for your health.

The idea is called mindfulness. This ancient practice is about being completely aware of what’s happening in the present—of all that’s going on inside and all that’s happening around you. It means not living your life on “autopilot.” Instead, you experience life as it unfolds moment to moment, good and bad, and without judgment or preconceived notions.

“Many of us go through our lives without really being present in the moment,” says Dr. Margaret Chesney of the University of California, San Francisco. She’s studying how mindfulness affects health. “What is valuable about mindfulness is that it is accessible and can be helpful to so many people.”

Studies suggest that mindfulness practices may help people manage stress, cope better with serious illness and reduce anxiety and depression. Many people who practice mindfulness report an increased ability to relax, a greater enthusiasm for life and improved self-esteem.

One NIH-supported study found a link between mindfulness meditation and measurable changes in the brain regions involved in memory, learning and emotion. Another NIH-funded researcher reported that mindfulness practices may reduce anxiety and hostility among urban youth and lead to reduced stress, fewer fights and better relationships.

A major benefit of mindfulness is that it encourages you to pay attention to your thoughts, your actions and your body. For example, studies have shown that mindfulness can help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight. “It is so common for people to watch TV and eat snack food out of the box without really attending to how much they are eating,” says Chesney. “With mindful eating, you eat when you’re hungry, focus on each bite, enjoy your food more and stop when you’re full.”

Finding time for mindfulness in our culture, however, can be a challenge. We tend to place great value on how much we can do at once and how fast. Still, being more mindful is within anyone’s reach.

You can practice mindfulness throughout the day, even while answering e-mails, sitting in traffic or waiting in line. All you have to do is become more aware—of your breath, of your feet on the ground, of your fingers typing, of the people and voices around you.

Chesney notes that as people start to learn how to be more mindful, it’s common and normal to realize how much your mind races and focuses on the past and future. You can just notice those thoughts and then return to the present moment. It is these little, regular steps that add up and start to create a more mindful, healthy life.

So, before you roll your eyes again, take a moment and consider mindfulness.

“HAPPY EVER AFTER” Once upon a time…the land was blessed with a beautiful “bundle or joy”, and the entire kingdom celebrated with gifts, parties and dancing at the wonder of creation; there was much expression of dreams and expectations, of bold and heroic adventures; and there were creative speculations of abundant riches and romantic quests this magnificent child would come to behold.

Alas, it did not take long before this child was told, in order to manifest this magnificent story, rules would need to be followed and conditions adhered to. “Watch us” the child was told, “you will see how it is done. Work hard for forty or fifty years of your life doing work that provides for your basic needs and then, dear one, you’ll be free to decide what you want to do during your final years so you can be happy.”

Something seemed amiss to the child. For as the child observed that in these human beings, the “being” was missing; the child only saw human “doing”. “To-do” lists were made and followed; rules were enacted with conditioned consequences; “shoulds” were strongly recommended with implications of right and wrong; critical thinking and individual experience was relinquished as experts gave best practices for all to follow.

Do not wonder in the woods alone, there may be an evil witch there who will gobble you up, teaches our modern day story of the children in Hansel and Gretel.

Yet, to do our research we find the original story describes a crone (translation: wise woman) who takes them in, hears their story of problematic parenting, helps them find their heart in the matter so they can forgive their parents and allow for another chance at happiness.

So what if the “happy ever after” we seek is actually in following our own heart, doing life by focusing on the “Being” that we already are. That would mean shifting our focus to the feelings of our heart rather than the mental process of our head. It would mean choosing happy thoughts in the present moment; it would mean stopping the many, many actions we do that have no alignment with our purpose and intentions for this life time; it would mean saying NO because it distracts you from prioritizing with your purpose; it would mean saying YES because you are following the bread crumbs HOME. Home to the place that feels like YOU; where you already fit in; where love, joy and safety are given and received simply because you exist.

A 2014 article from the Chopra Center in CA states; “even though joy is an inherent part of our true nature, as human beings we have covered over much of our true self with false beliefs and conditioning.” They suggest the following practices in helping uncover and affirm our essential nature, allowing our inner joy to shine forth: Meditation –Tuning into deeper states of consciousness that lie beyond the blocks and false conditioning of our limited self.

Inner work –That which opens us to our deeper self.

Affirming our true nature – This type of affirmation is powerful because we are aligning our speech, thought, and intention to the truth of who we really are.

Seeing through the illusion of outer appearances – Our limited beliefs create limited perceptions of the outer world.

Exercising the choice for joy – Because joy is already within us, we don’t need to seek it or acquire it – but we do need to choose it!

Giving – Love stands alongside of joy as part of our true nature. The nature of love is to give.

See joy as the true nature of others –Other people function as our mirrors. When we practice imagining other people we know as being infinite bundles of joy -- we will experience our own joy rising as well.

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Some camps offer a little bit of everything, and campers have the option to participate in a buffet of activities — including swimming, horseback riding, archery, canoeing, ropes courses, art, drama, and many, many more. Other camps may specialize in one or two activities, such as academics, the arts, or soccer. There are other activities – such as campfires, family-style meals, and quiet moments in nature — that are as much a part of the camp experience as the zip line or high ropes course.

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If you choose a professional mover be sure to consult two or three reputable companies and always get a written estimate. Start by asking friends and family who they have used and if it was a good experience. You should also contact the Better Business Bureau to make sure you are dealing with a reputable company. You need to know if the mover is properly insured. If a worker doesn’t have workman’s compensation and is injured on your property you may be liable for his injuries. The next thing you need to do is get a written estimate. It is very important to have a company representative visit your home and give you a written estimate.

If a representative tries to talk you out of a written estimate do not use that company.

Movers are legally bound within limits to their estimate. If they avoid giving you an estimate find another mover. If you label all the belongings that are to be moved this will help you to receive consistent bids from potential movers.Do not get an estimate too far in advance of the move. Prices can change and you might change your mind about certain services and possessions to be moved. Don’t wait until the last minute either. Give at least two weeks advance to the movers. Keep in mind most people move during the summer. Sometimes a mover needs a reservation well in advance of the busiest summer weeks. Once you decide on a mover you should sign a contract showing a specific price. Be sure to understand the amount of insurance that is provided by the mover before you sign a contract. Take the time to examine every document that is put before you and make sure you understand what it means. If you have access to the internet or a library try to research what the law requires of moving companies. You’ll be better prepared to ask the right questions. You can even hire a Senior Move Manager or a Moving Coordinator to take care of all the moving details for you. This person can handle your move from assessing your belongings to decorating your new home. The National Association of Senior Move Managers has guidelines for many of these professionals. If you find the thought of a move overwhelming you may want to consider contacting a Move Manager.

Whether you make the move on your own or use a professional company you need to downsize your possessions. Sort through your belongs and eliminate what you no longer need. Start with the least used rooms and areas. Sort a few hours at a time or you might become overwhelmed. You should prepare a floor plan of your new home showing each room and the placement of furniture. Make a note of outlets, windows, and doors. Take measurements of your furniture. This will help you determine what belongings you will keep. Give the remaining items to family, friends, or local charities. Be sure to make a schedule for family and friends to pick up the items.

Clearly label all items to be moved using a different colored sticker for each room.

This will make it a lot easier to place the item in the proper box for the move.

On moving day have your family or friends help out even if you have hired professional movers, you may need to put them in charge if you find you need to take a rest from all the activity. Be sure to give the movers the floor plan with furniture placement. This will prevent confusion at your new home. Have an overnight bag packed a few days in advance of the move. This bag should have all your medications, checkbook, traveler’s checks if you are moving a distance or cash, keys, phone numbers, address book, jewelry, toiletries, night clothes, day clothes and anything important you need to have close to hand on moving day. If you are moving a distance make sure family and friends have a copy of the route and schedule including all stops you will be making.

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Tick Talk

BLOCK TICK BITES AND LYME DISEASE Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness.

When warm weather arrives, you might get the urge to walk barefoot through the grass. But before you stroll through your lawn or head out on a hiking trail, you’ll want to protect yourself and your loved ones from ticks that often lurk in tall grass, thick brush, and wooded areas. Many ticks carry disease, so do what you can to keep ticks from taking a bite out of you.

Tick-borne diseases are found in many areas across the country, and they’re on the rise. The diseases are often clustered in specific regions. Rocky Mountain spotted fever, for instance, occurs mainly in the mid-Atlantic and southern states.

Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness. It’s found mainly in the Northeast and upper Midwest. Each year, more than 30,000 cases are reported in the United States, and many more likely go unreported. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that as many as 300,000 Americans get Lyme disease each year.

Ticks are tiny 8-legged creatures that can be hard to see. Deer ticks—which can carry Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes Lyme disease—are especially small. The young “nymphs” are only the size of poppy seeds. Adult deer ticks aren’t much larger—about the size of a sesame seed. If an infected deer tick chooses you for its next blood meal, that bite can transmit Lyme disease or another infection to you.

“Ticks can be so tiny that most people who get Lyme disease don’t recall a tick bite,” says Dr. Adriana Marques, a Lyme disease expert at NIH. But if you have symptoms of the disease, she says, “the earlier you get treated, the better.”

Tick-borne diseases tend to share certain symptoms. Symptoms can include fever, headache, muscle or joint pain, and extreme fatigue. People with Lyme disease usually get an expanding red rash that sometimes resembles a bull’s-eye.

“The rash is usually tender, not painful or itchy, so people may not realize they’re sick,” says Marques.

If left untreated, the infection can spread and cause rashes in other parts of the body. Some people may develop nerve problems, arthritis, or other disorders. But even if Lyme disease isn’t caught until later stages, most people fully recover after treatment with antibiotics.

Of course, the best way to avoid Lyme and other tick-borne diseases is to prevent tick bites in the first place. Most bites from disease-causing ticks occur in the spring and summer months, when ticks are most active and when people are spending more time outside.

Help keep ticks off your skin by wearing long sleeves, long pants, and long socks. You can also ward off ticks by using an insect repellant that contains at least 20% DEET (for the skin) or permethrin (for clothes). To avoid ticks, walk in the center of trails and steer clear of tall vegetation.

If you’ve been in an area where ticks are common, bathe or shower as soon as possible, and wash or tumble your clothes in a dryer on high heat. Check your body carefully for ticks. They dig and burrow into the skin before they bite and feed. Removing ticks right away can help prevent disease. If you develop a rash or fever after removing a tick, see your doctor.

So watch out for ticks! Make a habit of tick prevention as you venture into the great outdoors.

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Any activity that requires repetitive wrist turning or hand gripping, jumping or bending, pulling, pushing, or lifting can irritate the tendons.

Protect Your Tendons

PREVENTING THE PAIN OF TENDINITIS

You’ve probably heard of such sports injuries as tennis elbow or jumper’s knee.

These are just 2 examples of tendinitis, a painful condition caused by overusing and straining the joints in your body.

Tendons are the tough but flexible bands of tissue that connect muscle to bones.

You have about 4,000 tendons throughout your body. Tendons make it possible for you to bend your knee, rotate your shoulder, and grasp with your hand.

Tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon. (When you see “itis” at the end of a medical word, it means inflammation.) In tendinitis, the tendon gets inflamed and can rub against bone, making movement painful.

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Tendinitis is usually caused by repeated motion, stress, or injury to certain muscles or joints. A sports or job-related injury is a common way to get tendinitis, but the condition can happen to anyone. Your risk for tendinitis also increases with age.

“Tendons lose health as we get older and become less able to handle the load,” says Dr. Evan Flatow, an orthopedist at Mount Sinai Roosevelt Hospital in New York.

Any activity that requires repetitive wrist turning or hand gripping, jumping or bending, pulling, pushing, or lifting can irritate the tendons. Some of the most common places to get the condition are in the shoulders, elbows, hands, wrists, knees, and ankles. Gardeners, carpenters, musicians, and other people whose work regularly places stress around the same tendons are at increased risk for developing tendinitis.

If treated early, tendinitis is usually a short-term condition. But it can come back if the tendon is aggravated over and over again. If tendinitis keeps affecting the same area over time, the tendon can weaken and tear or break.

If you have pain or swelling—and especially if you can’t move a joint at all—contact a primary care doctor or an orthopedist. They can perform tests to pinpoint the exact areas of inflammation. You may also get an MRI scan or X-ray to check for a tear in the tendon or rule out other conditions, such as arthritis.

The first step in treating tendinitis is to reduce pain and swelling. Be sure to rest the swollen tendon so it can heal. “We have to break the cycle of inflammation to allow therapy to work,” Flatow says. A doctor may prescribe medicines that relieve inflammation (such as aspirin or ibuprofen), give steroid injections, or give you a splint or brace. Then gentle exercises can help strengthen the tendon.

If a tendon becomes torn, surgery might be needed to repair the damage. NIHfunded researchers such as Flatow are working to develop new ways to repair and regenerate tendons without surgery.

Regular physical activity helps keep muscles, bones, and tendons strong, and can lower your risk of injury and tendinitis. But be careful not to overdo it so you don’t injure yourself.

“Keep joints limber,” Flatow advises. “Warm up and stretch before physical activity to prevent sudden injury.” Take care of your tendons so they can keep you painlessly bending and flexing your muscles long into old age.

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PICKING A COMMUNITY

For The Active Senior Summer is the season that we can expect to be digging into our pockets to spend on outside cost.

Senior communities are designed to maximize the time you spend not taking care of your home. Seniors might become tired of the to do lists, and making choices on what comes next list. Senior communities can help make a active older adult’s lifestyle become more relaxed. It’s time to retire not only from your job but work at home.

Active aging is definitely changing. Today, there’s an influx of people aged 55 to 65 who are choosing to move into a senior community, to connect with a peer group of life long learners.

A senior’s residence is a place of security. Moving out of the home you spent many years creating memories can be difficult emotionally. But you might want to look at moving into a senior community as a positive move.

When we are young we can’t wait to explore new things and get away from the same old –same old. We want to start making memories and planting our roots. Why not think the same way.

Look at a Senior Community as an adventure, something that might bring back the great memories from when you were young and getting back into the world out there. A senior community can be a great change. You can meet new people, get rid of all the hassles of house work, and have a easier retirement life.

There are several types of residential senior communities to choose from, so you need to explore and find what is right for you.

When looking to move into a senior community, most seniors are looking to make new friends, and relish in new experiences. The developers design a 55 plus or 62 plus communities to help residence achieve what they are looking for. Senior communities can offer a number of social actives that can enrich a senior’s lifestyle.

When looking into making these decisions on where to move to, you should make a must have list, and would like list. Researching senior communities is helpful to help you realize what your needs are and even bring to your attention activities and amenities that you might have forgotten about.

You might want to look over this list to help you consider your options.

A club house or Social area for recreation opportunities Tennis, Golf, or other sports you might be interested in A weight room Craft rooms Library Beauty shops Laundry pick-up or facilities Actives Calendar and Director Lessons for Musical Instruments Maintenance of grounds and landscaping Security and emergency response systems Bus lines and near by shopping centers Hopefully this will help you get a good start on deciding what senior community is right for you.

Because you are looking for value compare the cost and the amenities each community has to offer. You can start enrich your lifestyle and enjoy retirement living. What are you waiting for!

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Am I Ready To Start Swinging?

WORK ON THE BODY to Get Back in the Swing!

WHAT CAN I DO TO IMPROVE MY POSTURE, BALANCE, FLEXIBILITY, STRENGTH AND CONTROL?

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Enjoy Living on the Lake • Assisted Living Start Slowly • Memory Care While the first nice day of late spring may tempt you to a full day’s game, it is N168 W22022 Main Street wise to start slowly and expand your golfing activities gradually. For example, Jackson, WI 53037 you may begin with a few trips to the driving range. It is beneficial to start with a few wedges and work your way through the middle irons and then on to your On Hwy 60 just East of Hwy 45 woods. This will help maintain a good tempo before gripping and ripping it with the driver. Think 85%!

Take Stock of Injuries, Limitations If you have sustained injuries, physical limitations or changes in posture over the long winter months, be sure that these situations have been addressed and are fully resolved before the start of the golfing season. Remember that a golf swing is a complicated physical action, which requires proper posture and neck, shoulder, back and hip joints which work well with no restrictions.

Warm Up with Exercise On the day of a game, you can warm up using any routine you’re comfortable with. But be sure to include a few stretches to prepare your body for the swing. Stretch We offer a unique blend of comfort, care, dignity and recreational arms and shoulders, wrists, rotate opportunities. Our advanced wellness programs help maximize the the trunk, stretch hips, hamstrings, quality of life to their greatest extent. calves and lower back.

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MENTAL EXERCISES TO FIGHT

Alzheimer Disease

Researchers compare brain scans of healthy people who were on average 76 years old with scans from patients with Alzheimer’s and scans from healthy 25 year olds. They found that people who had been the most mentally active were less likely to develop brain plaques that are tied to Alzheimer’s disease.

Remembering specific details from high school may come flooding back with ease but when your co-worker asks you what did last weekend, the details seem a little fuzzy. Forgetting those details don’t seem to bother us as much as when you can’t fit into your favorite pair of jeans but it should.

You’re out of shape. Exercising your brain is just as important as exercising your body, especially as you get older.

Numerous studies have been conducted to find out what effect mental exercise has on seniors specifically. They have found that mental exercise may help in keeping seniors living independently longer. Seniors who do regular exercises were found to be much faster at activities of daily living such as reaction time when driving, looking up a telephone number, and following medication instructions.

The benefits of mental exercises have been shown to not only affect seniors’ daily activities but health as well. A study published in the January issue of Archives of Neurology provided evidence that keeping your brain active may help ward off Alzheimer’s.

In the study, researchers compared the brain scans of healthy people who were on average 76 years old with scans from patients with Alzheimer’s and scans from healthy 25 year olds. They found that people who had been the most mentally active were less likely to develop brain plaques that are tied to Alzheimer’s disease.

With the evidence for the importance of mental exercises growing, so has the prevalence of seniors participating in programs designed around mental exercises.

“Every activity has a different difficulty level, so everyone in the class can continuously feel challenged,” says Athena Logothetes, who facilitates the Mind Aerobics Classes at Milwaukee Catholic Home.

In a Mind Aerobics class, seniors work on crossword puzzles, brain teasers, word games, and trivia. Trivia of current events specifically is important because like the details of our weekend that we can’t remember, short-term memory is where seniors often have more difficulty.

“It gets their brain juices flowing and keeps them actively thinking even if at some point their bodies aren’t as strong, their brain will always be strong.” says Athena.

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Socially Connected

FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

It has been shown that people who have good social networks live longer.

Information provided by Tudor Oaks Retirement Community Everyone appreciates a kind thought or gesture so don’t limit your list. This is the perfect time to surprise family and friends with a token of your appreciation. Not only will they enjoy the recognition but when you put a smile on someone’s face you will smile too. All those smiles will help to keep you socially connected.

It has been shown that people who have good social networks live longer. They also are physically healthier than people who are isolated. In fact, experts say that how socially connected a person tends to be is one of the most important ways of predicting his or her health and independence in later years.

Maintaining supportive relationships is an important element of effective aging.

The more contact we have with others as we age, the better we may be at retaining mental sharpness and a higher activity level. There is a lot of evidence that people are the most unpredictable things you can encounter, so activities that have you engaging with other human beings are a fantastic form of brain exercise.

A major public-health study involving more than 116,000 participants found that people with strong relationships had less mental decline and lived more active, painfree lives without physical limitations. Other studies suggest that people with the most limited social connections are twice as likely to die over a given period than

those with the widest social networks. Many experts believe that social isolation may create a chronically stressful condition that accelerates aging.

This information is especially important to older people, who may be more likely to lead solitary lives—especially if family and friends have moved away or died.

Of course, combating loneliness requires time and energy, both in establishing new relationships and in deepening existing ones. But the benefits are well worth the effort.

“As soon as you become captive in your room or your chair, you’ve got a problem,” says Michael Merzenich, PhD, a neurobiologist at University of California, San Francisco. “You become removed from the possibilities for excitement, for learning, and for engaging your brain with fun and surprise. Your brain needs you to get out and have those 1,000 daily surprises.”

How can we ensure that strong human connections continue to be an integral part of our lives as we age? Aging experts recommend staying involved in religious and community functions, maintaining a network of friends and family with whom we regularly interact, and volunteering in organizations that get us out and among other people. This month you could surprise family and friends with Valentine Cards for the health of it.

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HEAT EMERGENCIES Heat emergencies fall into three categories of increasing severity: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.

ConsiderationsHeat illnesses are easily preventable by taking precautions in hot weather.

Children, elderly, and obese people have a higher risk of developing heat illness.

People taking certain medications or drinking alcohol also have a higher risk. However, even a top athlete in superb condition can succumb to heat illness if he or she ignores the warning signs.

If the problem isn’t addressed, heat cramps (caused by loss of salt from heavy sweating) can lead to heat exhaustion (caused by dehydration), which can progress to heatstroke. Heatstroke, the most serious of the three, can cause shock, brain damage, organ failure, and even death.

CausesHeat emergencies are caused by prolonged exposure to extreme heat. The following are common causes of heat emergencies: •Alcohol use •Dehydration •Heart disease •High temperatures or humidity •Medications such as beta blockers, diuretics, neuroleptics, phenothiazines, and anticholinergics •Prolonged or excessive exercise •Sweat gland problems •Wearing too much clothing SymptomsThe early symptoms of heat illness include: •Profuse sweating •Fatigue •Thirst •Muscle cramps Later symptoms of heat exhaustion include: •Headache •Dizziness and lightheadedness •Weakness •Nausea and vomiting •Cool, moist skin •Dark urine The symptoms of heatstroke include: •Fever (temperature above 104 °F) •Irrational behavior •Extreme confusion •Dry, hot, and red skin •Rapid, shallow breathing •Rapid, weak pulse •Seizures •Unconsciousness First Aid1.Have the person lie down in a cool place. Raise the person’s feet about 12 inches.

2.Apply cool, wet cloths (or cool water directly) to the person’s skin and use a fan to lower body temperature. Place cold compresses on the person’s neck, groin, and armpits.

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WedNeSday, JuLy 9 – easy days Barbershop Quartet: Award-winning quartet will entertain us with Big Band music of the 30s and 40s.

WedNeSday, auguST 13 – Bill Hindin & Bill Jackson: Grammy Awardwinning musical director and Milwaukee native pianist Bill Hindin and vocalist Bill Jackson perform hits of Broadway and the jazz era.

WedNeSday, auguST 20 – Skylight Music Theatre: Members will play highlights from their upcoming season, as well as standards from Broadway.

WedNeSday, auguST 27 – dixie doodlers: Six teachers will perform lively Dixieland Jazz.

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Visit Our Rotating artist display Currently Showng: yelena Patskevich NexT IN OuR aRTIST SeRIeS Richard Rekowski, Specializing in green Bay Packers! artist reception July 20 1 – 4 pm Rich Rekowski has been drawing and painting since he was very young. A true Green Bay Packers fan, he brings his passion for the sport and his talent together. Reception attendees will have a chance to win their own Rekowski print.

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CHANGING YOUR THINKING ABOUT LIFELONG LEARNING CAN BE A GREAT BENEFIT IN RETIREMENT.

By Stephanie Delmore, MA, LPC In years past, it was quite common for people to finish high school or college, find a job and work at the same company until they retire. The world of work is very different today. Companies are bought and sold, mergers grow companies and sell-offs slash divisions. Downsizing is a common experience for many skilled and professional workers and many employees feel that they are often “looking over their back” waiting for the next series of cuts to happen. Employees need to be ready to tune up their skills to potentially transition into a different kind of work or work environment. One benefit to this culture change is the emphasis on lifelong learning.

Changing your thinking about lifelong learning can be a great benefit in retirement. Research has shown that our brains are programmed to “use it or lose it”, meaning that if that “grey matter” doesn’t get a workout now and then, we slowly lose function. Learning can take all kinds of forms: learning a new language or skill, trying out a new form of exercise your body has never done, or working a part-time job that is different from what you’ve done in the past. Another great way to use your brains is to teach others. Many retirees find that the skills they have developed in the workplace can be used to mentor new workers in the field or used in a variety of volunteer capacities.

Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community, maintain social connections during retirement, and use your social and occupational skills in a new and challenging environment. Perhaps you’ve worked in accounting or finance, where you could apply those skills in serving on the board of directors at a non-profit organization. Maybe you’ve worked in education and can use your skills to mentor new teachers or volunteer in a classroom in an underserved community. Have you ever thought about teaching at a technical college or in a Learning in Retirement program?

Your experience and skills would be highly desired in those areas. As appealing as it may be to relax on the couch or the golf course post-retirement, many retirees feel somewhat lost after the initial novelty of retirement has worn off.

Retirees often state that continuing to maintain some structure and consistency in their day to day life helps them to feel grounded and content in retirement. For some workers, retirement can bring with it a period of confusion or depression as they work to redefine who they are. For many professionals, their sense of identity is so intertwined with their careers, that when the career has ended they struggle to define for themselves and the world who they are. In addition, it is often a shock to married couples to now spend so much of their time together, when for years one or both of them had worked outside the home. For some couples, both husband and wife are happy to have the newfound time to spend together, where in other cases they find that they each have a different level of a need for time together and time apart and this can create some friction in their relationship.

Many retirees find that engaging in psychotherapy as an individual or as a couple during the retirement transition can help in many ways. The therapist is a neutral third party who you can use to bounce ideas off of and the therapist can help the individual or couple define what this new stage of life can look and feel like. Change can be an intimidating process, but it also provides wonderful opportunities. For many retirees, this can be the time in their lives when they finally have the opportunity to socialize, travel, play golf or do all the things they had limited time to do while they were working and raising a family. Today’s retirees are a new generation of vibrant individuals who are finding new opportunities for creating second careers, traveling the world or volunteering, to the benefit of themselves and their communities.

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Pam Mainz, Sales & Marketing at Merril Hills Manor Connect To Fun A Senior Community offers residents a number of activities and events to enjoy on a daily basis. A community is designed to enrich the lives of our residents through physical, mental, and social stimulation. These activities can include live music, scenic drives, special presenters, art classes, Wii games, trivia, brain games and a variety of other engaging events. A cornerstone of our philosophy is to keep residents connected to the community and to their family, which is very important to the wellness of our residents and their family members. Staff should assist with emails to family members including events, calendars, menus, and more. Video conferencing via Skype terminals and our computer stations allow our residents and their families to talk and communicate with each other as often as they like!

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An outdoor garden area. From walking clubs to outdoor planters, a outdoor area is a thriving part of our community. Residents and family members can also be found in many common areas spread throughout a community, enjoying some alone time with a good book or visiting with friends by the fireplace.

Live healthy, live happy A senior community mus provide the best nutrition for total wellness around. The locally sourced menu items prepared by our chefs not only look incredible—they taste amazing too! Chefs and their staff prepare all of our meals are prepared with fresh, natural ingredients and zero pre-made products. Hydration program includes two fruit or vegetable smoothies per day and also non-alcoholic cranberry martinis to each resident. Not only do these antioxidant-packed concoctions taste great, but they also help prevent urinary tract infections, blood sugar issues, hydration problems, and other medical concerns that can affect seniors. The goal is always to provide our residents with recipes that promote a healthy and wholesome lifestyle.

Care that’s always there Clinical and care services are available to our residents 24 hours a day. A welltrained healthcare team is dedicated to providing physical, mental, and spiritual support through quality care. All clinical and care services are overseen by our Nurse Administrator and nursing assistants, with each service personalized to meet each of our resident’s preferences and needs. The Senior Lifestyle approach to clinical services focuses on the total wellness of residents, incorporating the best healthcare in a therapeutic atmosphere. Clinical services and personalized programs include: Diabetic, Incontinence, Fall Prevention, Nutrition, Foot Care, Alzheimer and dementia programs, Hospice Care, Sliding Scale Insulin care, Colostomy and Catheter care, Oxygen care, Wound Care, and Short-term Care, just to name a few.

Worry-free lifestyle with just a simple lease While some communities insist on new residents being responsible for huge, nonrefundable payments up-front, other communities like to do things a little differently.

A community should care about not only the physical and emotional well-being of our residents, but their financial health as well. A community can offers both private and semi-private living arrangements, with different floor plan options and a number of amenities.

Merrill Hills Manor is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community like no other in the region. Within two miles of us you will find hospitals, rehabilitation centers, restaurants, pharmacies, and many more attractions and conveniences.

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“The Three Wishes of Life” We would all agree that life is complicated; sometimes self-imposed, other times from other people. Much of life’s complication is our lack of preserving the three important spiritual elements. We need to be reminded of them, to clutch them and to value them.

Am I talking about spiritual elements just because I’m a priest? They are indeed spiritual. They are the beans, the golden egg and the harp. That’s right, “Jack and the Beanstalk” is a “biblical” story only not found in the Bible. This aged-old fable becomes the fiber and muscle of our endeavors and of our lives.

It is believing in the power of transformation that takes on a shape and form in our lives. And then believing and accepting that, allowing ourselves these three wishes.

The Magic Beans: We can only trade in life what we have to trade; in other words

you need to have something before you can give or trade it away. If you have nothing to trade then you must rob or take it from others. The magic beans are given to Jack to build his life. From those magic beans a beanstalk emerges that is as high as the sky (“The sky’s the limit!”).

The magic beans in our lives is only authentic if you find and claim it for yourself.

You can attempt to climb someone else’s beanstalk but it doesn’t work out for you.

You can only climb your own.

This magic bean creates a stalk for us. Bear in mind that throughout our lives there will always be those people who want to cut down our stalk, or reshape it into an image similar to their own, or just simply ignore it (as though our stalk doesn’t matter). But it is our stalk created from our magic beans that created it and it is ours to value and possess for a lifetime.

From this stalk, we are able to grasp the other two wishes.

The Harp: It represents the creative and energetic powers within us. If anyone diminishes our harp then an isolation or depression occurs. We simply cannot live without that energy that propels us out of bed in the morning, throughout our day and into our relationships. It is the harp that is full of its music that harmonizes us to each other and to ourselves. It is a gift that represents our uniqueness and person hood in this world.

The Golden Egg: It represents the context from which our life is lived; marriage, priesthood, city employee, teacher, whatever place we allow ourselves to be placed.

It’s interesting to note that the harp and egg are both stolen in our “biblical” fable.

They are not freely distributed, they are not handed to you on a platter or inside a cereal box, (and no government can give you what you don’t already possess), they are not provided in life’s scheme; they are not a given.

By being stolen, we are choosing them for ourselves and then making them our own. We are claiming that they rightfully belong to us and we transform them to be an integral part of our lives. (Wasn’t “salvation” stolen for us by the sacrifice of Jesus?)

From these gifts we carve out our position and hold that position in life, with all of our lives. Interestingly, do you remember how the magic beans are obtained? From the cow that was sold. The cow that gives milk; or another word, mother!. We need to sell our mothers (becoming independent) in order to become persons with magical powers. We slowly become persons who can transform this often cruel and divided world with our magic: beans, harps and eggs. Happy transforming!

Rev. Joe Jagodensky, SDS, .Director of Communications, Alexian Village of Milwaukee

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You’re Never Too Old

KEEP ACTIVE AS YOU AGE We’ve all heard that exercise is good for you. Did you know that it’s as true for older people as it is for any age group? You’re never too old to get moving, get stronger and improve your health.

Fitting exercise and physical activity into your day can enhance your life in so many ways. Regular physical activity can improve your balance and boost or maintain your strength and fitness. It may also improve your mood and help you manage or lessen the impact of conditions like diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and depression.

Despite these proven benefits, exercise and physical activity rates among older people are surprisingly low. Only about 30% of people ages 45 to 64 say they engage in regular leisure-time physical activity. This falls to 25% of those between the ages of 65 and 74 and 11% of people age 85 and older.

Experts recommend 4 types of exercise for older adults: endurance, balance, strength and flexibility. Brisk walking, dancing and other endurance exercises improve the health of your heart, lungs and circulatory system. These exercises can make it easier for you to mow the lawn, climb stairs and do other daily activities.

Strength exercises include lifting weights or using resistance bands. They can increase muscle strength to help with activities such as carrying groceries or lifting grandchildren. Balance exercises can help prevent falls—a major health risk for older adults. Stretching, or flexibility exercises, can give you more freedom of movement for bending to tie your shoes or looking over your shoulder as you back out of the driveway.

“Even if you haven’t been active previously, it’s important to get started and stay active,” says Dr. Richard J. Hodes, director of NIH’s National Institute on Aging.

“We know that people want to live independently for as long as they possibly can.

By exercising regularly and including more physical activity in their daily routine, older people can preserve their physical function, which is key to doing the everyday things they want to do.”

To help you get started and keep moving, NIH brought together some of the nation’s leading experts on aging, exercise and motivation. They developed a guide to exercise for older adults. The guide serves as the basis for a new national exercise and physical activity campaign for people ages 50 and older. It’s called Go4Life.

“Older adults can exercise safely, even those who have physical limitations,” Hodes says. “Go4Life is based on studies showing the benefits of exercise and physical activity for older people, including those with chronic health conditions.”

Go4Life exercises are designed to be done safely at home without special equipment or clothing. The free book Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging is the core resource for the campaign. Other free materials, such as an exercise DVD and tip sheets, are also available. Workout to Go, a mini exercise guide, shows you how you can be active anytime, anywhere.

To learn more, visit the Go4Life website. You’ll find exercises, success stories and tips to help you stay motivated. Or call 1-800-222-2225, or e-mail niaic@nia.nih. gov.

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A senior’s residence is a place of security. Moving out of the home you spent many years creating memories can be difficult emotionally. But you might want to look at moving into a senior community as a positive move. When we are young we can’t wait to explore new things and get away from the same old –same old. We want to start making memories and planting our roots. Why not think the same way. Look at a Senior Community as an adventure, something that might bring back the great memories from when you were young and getting back into the world out there. A senior community can be a great change. You can meet new people, get rid of all the hassles of house work, and have a easier retirement life.

There are several types of residential senior communities to choose from, so www.cardinalcapital.us you need to explore and find what is right for you.

How does one determine which senior community would fit best with their The Needs Of Our Communities needs?

Temporary vs long term care: A senior’s needs are more practical by planning to move into a situation that is most likely to remain for many years to come.

Independence: Can you and would you want to live on your own? Or would it be best to find a more service oriented residential facility?

Needs for personal care: How much and what kinds of personal or “custodial care” are needed or desired?

There are online needs assessment questionnaires to help determine this and then match the care needs with the right type of housing.

Needs for medical care: If the senior has a chronic illness that necessitates special medical care, or ongoing services of medical professionals, independent living and even assisted living may not be suitable.

Costs: Learn about the financial aspects of senior housing to determine what options are affordable for you.

Walk through senior communities that seem suitable. Make a checklist of what each has to offer. Then make your own checklist of your needs and wants.

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They can help with the process of idenwe fully comply with the tifying your goals and values, assessing Federal Fair Housing Act your needs, determining what your financial situation will allow and suggesting what facility might be right for you.

Seniors have so many choices to make when the search for senior communities.

With so many senior housing options available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the different kinds of communities. It’s important to learn the differences between the many options and to assess your needs to make the right decision.

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Am I My Parents’ Keeper?

Gina Botshetin is Vice President of Older Adult Services at JFS, which is a partner in serving the community with Deerwood Crossing.

Many people make the mistake of describing the aging process as “coming full circle,” as if the older community requires the same level of care giving and decision making by a loved one just like that of a child. This comparison is not accurate. Children do not have a lifetime of experiences that developed their choices and preferences. Children do not have a base of comparison and have not been responsible for themselves and others in the same way an adult has been.

While some seniors may become the responsibility of their children and may require assistance with basic tasks, they have earned the right to be treated with dignity, respect and to have their wishes honored and implemented. As adult children, we are our parents’ keepers. We must remember that one day we, too, will age and may need assistance from our children.

So when does one begin to plan to be the best “keeper” possible? Now. Adult children need to start talking with their parents about their options, preferences and wishes as their parents age and before there is a crisis. One never knows when it may be too late to ask the very important questions. One of the most important steps in pre-planning is to complete a Power of Attorney (POA) for Health Care. This POA allows the older individual to designate a person they trust to make decisions regarding their health and medical care when they are no longer able to make those decisions. By starting this conversation with loved ones, basic wishes are revealed and should be documented for the “keeper” to honor.

While many older individuals often focus on health issues, another critical topic is housing. Important decision making includes the desire to remain in their own home, move to assisted living, or identify if there is a preference for a certain group home or nursing home in which they would like to reside if needed. As the baby boomer population ages, there are many new facilities under development which offer a combination of services in one location. Deerwood Crossing, an affordable housing apartment complex in Brown Deer, is a 66-unit independent living facility with an “assisted living overlay” for individuals over the age of 55. This means that as a person’s needs change, the services selected will be provided in your apartment – you truly age in place.

Planning and discussing options for housing, does not mean that your loved one will ever need to move from their home, but having a plan in place is vital to respecting and honoring our parents’ wishes. Here is a check list of some things that should be completed with a parent who is still active and able to make his/her wishes clear and known: Power of Attorney for Health Care Power of Attorney for Finances List of important things and where they are kept (checkbook, will/trust documents, important paperwork, extra keys, safety deposit box) Options for housing, if parent is unable to live independently.

List of current medications, physicians, allergies or other medical concerns.

Parent wishes/opinions about experimental treatments.

Quality of Life Issues discussion (how they want to spend their day, what they like and don’t like to eat.)

While some questions can seem painful or difficult to raise, it is always better to know the wishes of your parents in advance than to assume what we want is what they would want for themselves.

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SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS OF DIFFERENT FLAVORS July is National Ice Cream Month and July 20 is National Ice Cream Day.

By Karyl Richson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee, WI Do you scream for ice cream? If so, July’s the month for you. (If not, read on just the same—we have a surprise for you at the end.)

July is National Ice Cream Month and July 20 is National Ice Cream Day. Take your family to get ice cream and you’ll find a variety of flavors. Same with Social Security. Most people think of retirement, but that’s like limiting yourself to vanilla.

At Social Security, we offer a variety of benefits.

Retirement—by far our most popular flavor. Most people need about 10 years of work (40 credits) to qualify for retirement benefits. You can retire as early as age 62 (generally, benefits are permanently reduced) or wait until full retirement age (currently age 66, but gradually increasing to age 67) for a larger benefit payment. Put off retirement and earn even more. To learn more, read When To Start Receiving Retirement Benefits, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs.

Disability—if you become disabled and unable to work, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. The number of credits needed depends on how old you are when you become disabled. Learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov/disability.

Survivors—in the unfortunate event of your early demise, your family may be eligible for Social Security survivors benefits. In most cases, you need to have worked about 10 years for your surviving family members to qualify for survivors benefits.

Learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov/survivorplan.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)—this needs-based program pays benefits to aged, blind, and disabled people with low income and few resources. Find out more at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi.

Your family may be more excited about a trip to the ice cream parlor than a discussion about benefits, but it’s good to know that Social Security offers a variety of benefits when you need them.

Don’t like ice cream? July 20 is National Lollipop Day, too! So grab a lollipop and visit www.socialsecurity.gov. There is so much you can do online, you’ll feel like a kid in a candy store. Chances are you’ll complete your business before your lollipop.

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Social Security Honors Veterans

By Karyl Richson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee, WI In the United States, people do a lot to recognize and honor the heroes who serve in the Armed Forces and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. July is an appropriate month to recognize veterans and wounded warriors, as we celebrate our nation’s independence.

On July 12, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law a measure to award the U.S. Medal of Honor “to such noncommissioned officers and privates as shall most distinguish themselves by their gallantry in action, and other soldier-like qualities during the present insurrection.” The first Medal of Honor went to Private Jacob Parrott during the Civil War for his role in the Great Locomotive Chase. According to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, a total of 3,487 medals have been awarded.

Such recognition is important, but perhaps just as important is awarding Social Security benefits to veterans as well. Earnings for active duty military service or active duty training have been covered under Social Security since 1957. Social Security also has covered inactive duty service in the Armed Forces reserves (such as weekend drills) since 1988.

In fact, more than one out of five adult Social Security beneficiaries has served in the military. Veterans and their families make up 35 percent of those receiving Social Security.

If you served in the military before 1957, you did not pay Social Security taxes, but you received special credit for some of your service.

You can get both Social Security benefits and military retirement. Generally, there is no reduction of Social Security benefits because of your military retirement benefits. You’ll get your full Social Security benefit based on your earnings.

If you served in the Armed Forces and you’re planning your retirement, you’ll want to read our publication, Military Service And Social Security at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. If you are disabled and can no longer work, you may also want to read our publication, Disability Benefits For Wounded Warriors, available at the same web address. Note that Social Security offers veterans expedited processing on their applications for disability benefits.

Another reason July is significant to veterans: on July 3, 1930, Congress signed a bill to authorize the President to issue an executive order establishing the Veterans Administration, or VA. President Herbert Hoover signed Executive Order 5398 to create the VA on July 21 of that same year, 84 years ago. Learn more about the VA and types of benefits it provides at www.va.gov.

Also, you can learn more about military service and Social Security benefits by visiting the Military Service page for wounded warriors and veterans at www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2/veterans. htm. Social Security thanks you for your service, and we hope we can now be of service to you.

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YOU’VE JUST STEPPED INTO …

The Retirement Zone

By Karyl Richson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Milwaukee, WI You are about to enter another dimension. A dimension not only of work and earnings, but of pension and leisure. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination.

You unlock this door with Social Security’s Retirement Estimator and online benefit application. Next stop … the retirement zone.

That’s not exactly sticking to the original script, but some television viewers may be hearing the voice of Rod Serling ringing in their heads right now. The Twilight Zone television program first aired in 1959 and ran for five seasons — and continues to live on in reruns. The series took viewers through amazing journeys with each episode featuring characters who faced unusual or extraordinary circumstances.

If you’re nearing retirement now, it may seem an extraordinary circumstance that these days you really can do it all from the comfort of your home or office computer.

Amazing but true: you can do so much online, including getting an estimate of future benefits, testing out different retirement scenarios, completing and submitting your retirement application online, and much more!

Picture a man. A man sitting at his home computer. He isn’t sure whether he should apply now, wait until he reaches full retirement age, or work a little longer and begin receiving benefits at age 70. He’s about to find out … with a visit to the Retirement Estimator. The Estimator uses his past earnings and allows him to enter variable future earnings and retirement dates to complete the picture of a retirement he’d like to live.

Imagine a woman. A woman with a laptop enjoying a hot cup of java at her favorite coffee house. She’s done with planning and has decided it’s time to take the plunge and retire. Before going to a local Social Security office as her parents and older siblings did, she visits www.socialsecurity.gov and discovers she can complete the entire application online and submit it in about 15 minutes. As in most cases, there are no papers to sign and no documents to provide. She ventures from www. socialsecurity.gov to an audio book and closes her eyes to begin enjoying her retirement.

Back when The Twilight Zone first hit television screens, the idea of testing out retirement scenarios or even completing and submitting a retirement application online would have been science fiction fodder fit for an episode of the program. Today, it is reality.

Try it out for yourself. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov and take a visit into … the retirement zone.

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PAIN MANAGEMENT AND

Physical Therapy

By Molly Rittberg, DPT-Active Care Rehab Physical Therapy Each day in the clinic we receive many questions about how to decrease current pain levels. Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience that is associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or that is often described in terms of such damage. There are different types of pain, including acute, chronic, and referred.

Acute pain persists for only a limited time and has an underlying cause while chronic pain persists beyond the normal time that is required for tissue healing. Referred pain occurs when one experiences pain in one area when the actual or potential tissue damage is in another area. Of course, identifying what type of pain is present can help the therapist in determining which intervention is the most appropriate to control or relieve the pain.

Patients are constantly looking for new ways to decrease their levels of pain without having to use medications that can cause side effects or without having to resort to painful injections. As physical therapists, it is our job to develop a treatment plan, to help initiate the healing process, and to teach proper prevention of further injuries, disabilities, and pain.

When you experience either acute or chronic pain, a physical therapist can help you to decrease and manage the pain. There are many different ways to assist with pain management including both passive and active therapies. Passive therapies involve treatments in which the patient does not perform the action, and they include heat or ice packs, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound. The modalities used in the passive therapies should be used as a complement to active therapy. Therefore, passive therapies should never be used as the sole method of pain treatment. Studies have shown that the results were poor when patients were treated with a passive, modality intensive program, and in fact better results were obtained in patients that participated in an exercise-based program. Some active therapies include stretching, strengthening exercises, pain relief exercises, and low impact aerobic conditioning.

Physical therapists can help by administering some of the modalities as well as teaching their patients stretching and strengthening exercises to help them manage their pain. Stretching is extremely therapeutic and can not only help to relieve some of the pain that the patient is feeling by lengthening the muscles and limbering the joints, but it also produces the benefit of bringing additional blood flow into the area.

This extra blood flow can yield natural healing properties within the body. However, the amount of time that the patient spends on stretching and the type of stretching that is being performed will both be factors in determining how effective the treatment will be for managing the pain in a specific region of the body. A strengthening program formed together by the therapist and the patient will lead to improved muscle strength in specific areas that will help to alleviate pain and that will help quickly restore the patient to full function. A home exercise program utilizing both stretching and strengthening exercises can be tailored to meet the patient’s individual needs. Along with home exercises, the use of simple modalities such as heat or ice at home prior to the physical therapy sessions and in conjunction with home exercises can also be utilized in order to increase the effectiveness of the treatment program.

If you or someone you know is having a difficult time managing pain, then you should call Active Care Rehab, where one of our physical therapists can work with you on creating an individualized program that will decrease your pain and restore your physical function and movement.

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YOUR FEET ARE YOUR INTERFACE WITH THE GROUND AND MAKE UP A COMPLEX SYSTEM OF BONES AND JOINTS THAT ARE A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO SHOCK ABSORPTION AND PROPULSION.

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CAN AN ARCH SUPPORT HELP MY PERFORMANCE? In order to understand how an support can help your athletic performance, an understanding of basic foot function is necessary. Your feet are your interface with the ground and make up a complex system of bones and joints that are a major contributor to shock absorption and propulsion. The shock absorption component comes into play when your foot hits the ground, the propulsion phase occurs while you are pushing off and using your foot as a rigid lever to propel you forward. These are two very different functions with different biomechanical requirements. During the shock absorption phase, your foot must be relatively pliable and mobile. During the propulsion phase, your foot must regain structural integrity or stiffness for mechanical efficiency. This is a beautiful system design but even small inefficiencies in this system can produce detrimental effects on performance including injury and poor propulsion.

Conversely, even small improvements in this system can have a positive effect on performancemeasurements such as speed, power and balance.

WHAT YOUR FOOT NEEDS A custom arch support needs to provide a rigid lever for propulsion while allowing for shock absorption and terrain adaptation. This need is only magnified in athletes.

Whether you are on a bike, in running shoes, or in ski boots, your foot is always working on shock absorption and propulsion. To assist in these functions a custom arch support needs to be properly calibrated to your weight, foot flexibility and activity level. Different athletes and sports require different support sizes and properties, but all require the same biomechanical control and function. Currently, the Custom Arch Support Technology (C•A•S•T)™ arch support is the only one on the market that addresses these needs. It is based on a completely new and unique model of correction and support design.

I’M NOT INJURED, DO I NEED AN ARCH SUPPORT? This depends on how you would like to approach your training. Would you like to only worry about injuries after they happen, or after they cause a reduction in training? Or would you like to have a more proactive mind-set when it comes to your health and performance? In addition to all of the overuse injuries we are familiar with such as shin splints, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, IT band syndrome and patellar tracking dysfunction, inefficiencies in foot function can cause sub-clinical problems (meaning that they haven’t shown up as a symptom yet). It makes more sense to correct these problems before they have a chance to cause tissue breakdown and injury. There are two ways to look at sports performance and injury: 1) You can react to overuse injuries with ice, anti inflammatory medications, braces, rest and surgeries or 2) You can prevent these injuries with the use of a device that makes your foot more efficient.

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EYE<<page 10 the only people who benefitted from taking the supplements were those with significant AMD. There was no benefit to those with mild AMD. Thus, they are not expected to help someone with no eye disease.

A number of supplements are also being marketed for general eye health (especially for people over age 50); however, clinical trials have not been performed to determine if these vitamins can prevent the development of AMD or other eye concerns. As such, we highly recommend that you see an eye care specialist before spending your money on these products. He or she will evaluate if you have AMD, how advanced your condition is, and whether or not you may benefit from using a supplement. This will also help you avoid any unnecessary potential risks of supplementation.

Are there any risks associated with taking eye-related supplements?

David Scheidt, OD: Yes. People, especially older adults, should be cautious when using any high-dose vitamins and minerals.

Are there any precautions to consider?

Daniel Ferguson, MD: Many older Americans take prescription medications and/ or use over-the-counter drugs, dietary supplements and herbal medicines. High-dose nutrients can interfere with medications and interact with other nutrients to decrease their absorption into the body. This can ultimately affect a person’s nutritional and health status. For example, because the high zinc concentration in the AREDS formulation could cause copper deficiency anemia, copper had to be added. People being treated for chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes should not take high-dose nutrients without consulting their doctors. Generally, self-medication with high doses of vitamins and minerals (such as those in the AREDS study) is not recommended. If you plan to take the AREDS formulation, you should discuss it with your primary care doctor and/or eye care specialist.

Which supplement is right for me?

Mark Freedman, MD: If you already have AMD, the best vitamin formulation for you is determined by the stage (moderate v. significant) of your eye condition and your smoking status. To keep it simple and safe, our practice recommends the AREDS2 formula for anyone who we determine should take a supplement. It comes as an over-the-counter product and does not need a prescription.

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HEAT>>page34 3.If alert, give the person beverages to sip (such as Gatorade), or make a salted drink by adding a teaspoon of salt per quart of water. Give a half cup every 15 minutes. Cool water will do if salt beverages are not available.

4.For muscle cramps, give beverages as above and massage affected muscles gently, but firmly, until they relax.

5.If the person shows signs of shock (bluish lips and fingernails and decreased alertness), starts having seizures, or loses consciousness, call 911 and give first aid as needed.

DO NOT•Do NOT underestimate the seriousness of heat illness, especially if the person is a child, elderly, or injured.

•Do NOT give the person medications that are used to treat fever (such as aspirin or acetaminophen). They will not help, and they may be harmful.

•Do NOT give the person salt tablets.

•Do NOT give the person liquids that contain alcohol or caffeine. They will interfere with the body’s ability to control its internal temperature.

•Do NOT use alcohol rubs on the person’s skin.

•Do NOT give the person anything by mouth (not even salted drinks) if the person is vomiting or unconscious.

When to Contact a Medical ProfessionalCall 911 if: •The person loses consciousness at any time.

•There is any other change in the person’s alertness (for example, confusion or seizures).

•The person has a fever over 102 °F. •Other symptoms of heatstroke are present (like rapid pulse or rapid breathing).

•The person’s condition does not improve, or worsens despite treatment.

Prevention•Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing in hot weather.

•Rest frequently and seek shade when possible.

•Avoid exercise or strenuous physical activity outside during hot or humid weather.•Drink plenty of fluids every day. Drink more fluids before, during, and after physical activity.

•Be especially careful to avoid overheating if you are taking drugs that impair heat regulation, or if you are overweight or elderly.

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Our Amenities Include: 24-Hour Service Staff 3 Meals Daily Housekeeping Services Assistance with Medications

Daily Activity Programming Peace of Mind of Resident & Family Private Accommodations Linen/Laundry Service

Nursing Services Personal Care Assistance Special Events, Tours, Trips R.N. Owner Operated

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ST. MARY’S MANOR

812 Marquette Avenue South Milwaukee 762-2511

1313 Missouri Avenue South Milwaukee 762-8026

email: ellen@clcel.com

website: www.stjohns-marysmanors.com

Helping people remain safe in their homes by providing: 

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Medically oriented tasks under the supervision of an RN 

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Traditional Funerals $1,395.00 at your Church or Cemetery Chapel of your choice

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414.453.1562

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ALLIS

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9047 W. Greenfield Ave. West Allis, Wisconsin 53214 Phone: (414) 453-9290 Fax: (414) 777-7356

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JULY 2014 MHL 47

(414) 281-8300 4818 S. 76th Street Suite 3 Greenfield, WI 53220

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