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AC E Westfield resident nets national tennis championships

Learn more about shoulder pain—what causes it, how it progresses and options that can help you stop feeling trapped by discomfort. Schedule an appointment with a highly skilled shoulder specialist at Indiana University Health.

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Your feet and lower back pain Commentary by Dr. David Sullivan

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f you’re living with chronic lower back pain, you’re not alone: a significant number of American adults experience this problem. But did you know the key to solving lower back pain could lie in your feet?

A nervy connection Your sciatic nerve is a group of nerves that go from the lower part of your spine and down through your legs. If something pinches or presses on the sciatic nerve, you may experience pain in your back, down the back of your thighs and even in your feet.

Foot structure Biomechanical problems such as a leglength discrepancy can impact the way you walk and leave you with back pain.

A low arch can change your posture, making your lower back curve more than it should.

The way your feet turn -- called pronation -- also impacts your back. If your feet overpronate, or turn inward when you walk or run, you may notice back and knee pain. Or, if you supinate — your feet turn outward— you can impact your spinal alignment.

Foot conditions Plantar fasciitis is a condition that develops when the ligament that runs along the bottom of your foot becomes inflamed. Typically, this causes heel and arch pain. But untreated plantar fasciitis can also lead to lower back pain, as the trouble in your feet impacts your gait.

Your shoes Wearing shoes without enough arch support such as flip flops can lead to back pain. High heels can also lead to lower back pain, especially stilettos, since they affect your posture and center of gravity.

Are you living with lower back pain and can’t find relief? The answer could be found in your feet, so schedule an appointment as soon as possible. The treatment we provide could be the solution to your lower back pain.

A board-certified foot surgeon and wound specialist, Dr. David Sullivan is the owner of Westfield Foot and Ankle, LLC. Contact him at drs@westfieldfoot.com.

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Lisa was selected as a Top-Rated General Litigation Attorney in Indiana.

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Is It ‘picky eating’ or something else?

Commentary by Valerie Weesner and Amanda Garant

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randparents, let’s talk for a minute. Do you have a grandchild you think of as a picky eater? Do you find yourself telling your son or daughter that: You never had trouble getting your own kids to eat.

Not to be so accommodating with their kids regarding the foods they eat.

They need to get their kid to stop fussing and “just eat.”

If that’s the case, let us introduce you to ARFID, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, which officially became a diagnosis in 2013 and which, unfortunately, is still relatively unknown.

ARFID is an eating disorder, not just picky eating.

Individuals with ARFID struggle with one or more of several concerns, including either: A lack of interest in eating or food; avoidance of food because of sensory characteristics of the food such as taste, texture or smell; and/or they fear an aversive consequence of eating, such as choking, nausea or vomiting.

Individuals with ARFID can experience significant weight loss or actually fail to gain weight and grow.

They can suffer from nutritional deficiencies, can be dependent on supplements and other feeding methods and may have poor psychosocial functioning.

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Your “picky eating” grandchild may possibly be that second type.

Question: So why will they eat chicken nuggets and snack foods? Aren’t they just controlling or manipulating their parents?

Answer: Kids with the taste/texture/smell type of ARFID are very sensitive to even small differences in foods. Even though you may say all chicken nuggets are the same, you can’t fool them. They recognize the differences in brands and will often refuse to eat if the brand they like is unavailable. They fear new or different foods and are easily disgusted by certain foods.

Snack foods are easier to manage than fresh fruits and vegetables largely because they are predictable and always taste the same.

Question: So why is it so challenging to get them to cooperate?

Answer: Let us ask you this instead. How cooperative would you be if someone served you a wiggling worm, or a bowl of dirt? What if you were served a dish of raspberries and you noticed that some were squishy? When you look at, smell, feel, or taste a food

that tastes at all off, how willing are you to take that next bite? Do you really want to finish it, or do you push it away? The difference might be that if it is the only thing available for you to eat, and if I told you that the worm would nourish you, you might choose to eat it if you were really hungry. An individual with ARFID would rather starve.

Question: So, what do we do?

Answer: There are treatments available to help kids, adolescents, adults and their family learn strategies to “try” and “practice” new or disliked foods, to manage fear and disgust, and to expand the repertoire of food. Parents are not to blame for their children’s challenges with food, while at the same time they can be a great resource to help their kids through these challenges.

If your son or daughter is struggling with a “picky eater,” consider helping them to find resources, learn more about ARFID, and support them as the fabulous but very stressed parents they are! For more, visit bridgethefoodgap.com.

There are treatments available to help kids, adolescents, adults and their family learn strategies to “try” and “practice” new or disliked foods, to manage fear and disgust, and to expand the repertoire of food.

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How direct access to physical therapy and/or occupational therapy works Commentary by Linda Barnes

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irect access to physical or occupational therapy means patients can be evaluated and treated by a licensed physical or occupational therapist without needing a health care provider’s referral.

Direct access allows you to choose to see a physical and/or occupational therapist when you feel you need to seek treatment without a referral from your medical provider.

Direct access gives you the power to decide if you need physical and/or occupational therapy.

Direct Access is sometimes referred to as self-referral.

Benefits of direct access There are several benefits to direct access including, but not limited to: • No waiting for a referral from your medical provider.

• Quicker access to evaluation and treatment.

• Coordination of care with other

health professionals.

• May save money and time if able to treat the condition with therapy vs having expensive tests completed prior to treatment.

• More control over your own treatment choices.

• May avoid surgery.

• Use of alternative pain approaches/ decreased use of opioids.

• Improved outcomes/quicker results.

If you have a lingering ache or pain that simply won’t go away, please call

Therapy on Wheels’ office to schedule a 1-on-1 appointment with our licensed physical and/or occupational therapists in the comfort of your own home. The office number is 317-332-9861. Therapy On Wheels will fax a doctor’s order and the plan of care to your doctor.

Linda Barnes, an occupational therapist, is the owner/president of Therapy on Wheels, Inc. Therapy On Wheels physical therapists can help you recover from your knee replacement in the comfort of your home.

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SHOULDER INJURIES: STEPS TO HELP PREVENT THEM

eople of all ages suffer from shoulder injuries.They can arise from everyday activities, such as playing sports, suffering a fall or overuse of the shoulder.

This is why it is important Dr. Mark Dillion for people to know what Orthopedic Surgeon symptoms to look for, when IU Health North and to consult a physician and Saxony Hospitals what steps to take to prevent shoulder injuries from happening in the first place.

Dr. Mark Dillon, orthopedic surgeon at IU Health Saxony Hospital, answers some common questions.

What are common types of shoulder injuries?

The most common shoulder ailments are degenerative arthritis and a tearing of rotator cuff tendons. Loss of cartilage between your shoulder bones results in arthritis. Your bones scrape together, causing pain during shoulder movement. For some of these cases, shoulder joint replacement can help alleviate pain and improve movement in the shoulder. Meanwhile, the rotator cuff consists of a group of four tendons that work together to hold the shoulder in place.

These tendons attach muscles to the bones of the shoulder. A lubricating sac (called a bursa) above the rotator cuff enables your shoulder to move freely. When you injure or overuse the tendons or muscles of the rotator cuff, the bursa can also become inflamed, causing pain in the shoulder.

Both conditions can start gradually and worsen with time, or there can be a specific incident that can make symptoms significantly worse. Additionally, a hard fall on one’s side can also result in breaking one of the bones around the shoulder.

What are the typical symptoms?

Rotator cuff injuries usually result in pain and weakness with use of the arm, especially with overhead activities. On the other hand, shoulder arthritis tends to restrict how much a person can move their arm, resulting in pain at the end range of motion.

Are there preventative measures to avoid these injuries?

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risk for developing osteoporosis, consider talking to your doctor about starting a Calcium supplement with Vitamin D. When should a physician be contacted?

Most injuries involving the shoulder, such as strains, resolve with rest, ice and perhaps antiinflammatories. If the pain continues to persist with time, especially if it is accompanied by weakness or restriction of motion, you should think about seeing your physician for an evaluation. They will likely examine your shoulder and get X-rays, and they may recommend you start therapy or try an injection.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

I get asked frequently if patients should have surgery for their chronic shoulder pain, and that is a difficult question for me to answer. If you have significant pain that is interfering with the things you want to or need to do on a daily basis, I recommend talking to a shoulder specialist to see what options are available to you.

To schedule an appointment with one of our orthopedic experts, call 317-944-9400.

Shoulder telling you this isn’t the only hazard in your game?

Learn more about shoulder pain—what causes it, how it progresses and options that can help you stop feeling trapped by discomfort. Schedule an appointment with a highly skilled shoulder specialist at Indiana University Health.

Mark Dillon, MD

Call 317.944.9400 to schedule an appointment

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Westfield resident nets national tennis championships

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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.B. Hayes started playing tennis as a 9-yearold on the clay courts at Danville parks.

Danville Community High School didn’t have a tennis team in those days, so he played some junior tournaments.

“I went to Purdue and went to the first tennis practice,” Hayes said.

When the coach reeled off the travel schedule, Hayes said he didn’t think he could keep pace and make his grades in engineering, so he didn’t play in college.

“That was it until I was 35 years old, and my neighbor asked me if I ever played tennis,” said Hayes, whose career was in civil engineering.

Hayes told him about the 15-year layoff and the neighbor recommended they go hit tennis balls together.

“I’ve been playing ever since,” said the 85-year-old Hayes, who moved to Westfield 21 years ago after living more than 30 years in Carmel.

Hayes, a longtime Carmel Racquet Club member, started playing tournaments but called himself an average player.

“Then when I turned 55, I seemed to be beating people that I haven’t beaten before,” he said. “When I retired when I was 65, I got a lot better. I could get in shape, and I could travel and play against the better players. But I didn’t win any national tournaments until I was 80. I guess it’s because I’m outliving people.”

Hayes said a woman sat down beside him at a tennis tournament and asked which of his body parts, like a hip or knee, had he had replaced.

“I said, ‘Nothing,’ and she said, ‘You must be the only person here that hasn’t,’” Hayes said.

Hayes said he has good genes and was a good athlete in high school, playing football, basketball, baseball and track and field at Danville Community High School. He held the school’s 1-mile record for a decade. He was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame in 2015.

“I watch what I eat and don’t drink a lot,” he said.

“I work out at the Carmel Fitness Center three days a week. My wife, Anne, and I go over there. Then I play tennis two or three times a week.”

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J.B. Hayes practices with a tennis ball machine at Carmel Racquet Club. (Photo by Rachel Greenberg) Hayes said he enjoys the camaraderie playing in tournaments.

“I enjoy the traveling and I really enjoy the competition,” he said. “I hate to lose. I’m not a very good loser. I just get mad at myself for not doing what I’m capable of doing.”

Hayes said a strong serve had always been the best part of his game.

“I hurt my rotator cuff when I was 79 and I can’t wind up, so I don’t have the serve that I used to have,” he said.

Hayes won his first national tournament in Vancouver, Wash., in the indoor hard courts when he was 80.

He has won 12 national tournaments, four in singles and eight in doubles., “I’ve been on two World Championship teams,” Hayes said.

Hayes typically plays doubles tournaments with Gordy Nichol of Philadelphia, and Jack Sanders of Sun Lakes, Ariz., “J.B. is a very strong competitor who never gives up,” Sanders said. “He is very consistent with his game and helps his partner be better. I think that we

play well together and (I) enjoy playing with him very much.”

Hayes finished 2021 ranked No. 2 in singles and No. 1 in doubles in United States Tennis Association’s men’s 85-and-older rankings. Hayes and Sanders were ranked No. 1 as a doubles team.

“I play on grass once a year and it’s my favorite surface,” he said.

Hayes’ son, Eric, played No. 1 doubles on Carmel High School’s 1987 state championship team.

“One claim to fame I have is I beat Todd Witsken,” Hayes said. “The clue to that (is), he was 12 years old and I played him in a Woodland Springs neighborhood tournament. He made it to the finals.”

Witsken, who died of brain cancer at age 34 in 1998, had a successful ATP Tour career.

In his first year in the 85-and-older division in 2021, Hayes, who turns 86 in August, won five national titles: three in doubles and two in singles. He was selected to represent the U.S. on the Super Senior International team, but the USTA decided not to send the team because of Mallorca, Spain because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Support team helps caregivers

By Rick Morwick rick@youarecurrent.com

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ames Hopper understands the heavy physical and emotional toll caring for an elderly family member can exact on a caregiver.

That’s why he co-founded the Senior Support Team at Heartland Church in Fishers, a ministry that provides assistance and resources to caregivers of elderly patients who may suffer from dementia or other debilitating illnesses.

“Much like when we become parents for the first time, caregivers are not given a manual,” said Hopper, a Fishers resident. “Unlike that situation, when we are given nine months to prepare, many times caregivers are thrown into the deep end of the pool without warning. Additionally, as spouses, many times they take ‘until death do us part’ very seriously and are afraid to, are unwilling to or are embarrassed to ask for help.”

Hopper, 48, strongly encourages anyone who needs help to ask for it, which is why he helped launch the

Heartland Church’s Senior Support Team leaders are, from left, Elaine Brents, James Hopper and Kim Williams. (Photo courtesy of James Hopper)

faith-based support network.

Founded in June of 2021 by Hopper and Indiana Parkinson Foundation Director Kim Williams, the Senior Support Team offers help to anyone who asks for assistance. The team connects caregivers with a range of financial and insurance-related resources and offers the services of its Senior Support Group, which is led by Elaine Brents.

For more, email pastoralcare@ heartlandchurch.com or call 317-842-5500.

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Courtyards of Westfield to feature 89 ranch homes

By Mark Ambrogi mark@youarecurrent.com

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he Courtyards of Westfield, a low-maintenance, active lifestyle community for those 55 and older, is on the way.

“We’re lucky to have this beautiful, quiet piece of property located close to downtown Westfield and all the development happening in the area,” said Kara Shipman, regional sales manager for Epcon Communities.

“Not only does our location offer privacy and accessibility in Westfield, but we are also purposefully situated a

short drive to the amenities of Zionsville and Carmel. This, coupled with our luxury designs, private outdoor spaces and quaint community, really sets us apart.”

The groundbreaking event was set to be held April 20 at the community welcome center at 2590 Byrne St. The Courtyards of Westfield will have 89 luxury ranch homes starting in the mid-$400,000s. The developContinued on Page 11

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When to do an estate plan Commentary by Lisa Dillman

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ou can’t predict the future, but you can plan for it. When it comes to estate planning, there is no better time to begin planning than now. Without an estate plan in place, your money and property will be distributed by the state when you die, or you could find yourself in long-term care with dwindling savings.

Here are several life transitions that should prompt you to consider creating (or updating) your estate plan.

• Property ownership – As soon as you acquire real property, you should create a will to designate where this asset will go if you pass away.

• Creating a bank account – Do you have cash in a bank account?

Investments in stocks and bonds?

Consider how these assets will be distributed when you pass.

• Marriage – Whether you are newly married or newly divorced, now is a great time to create an estate plan that reflects your new family situation.

• Birth of a child – Whether it is your first, second, or third child, you should consider updating your estate plan as soon as they are born.

• Extensive travel – If you plan to embark on a long trip, updating your estate plan before leaving is recommended.

• Inheritance acquisition – Were you the beneficiary of another’s estate? If so, you may want to

Continued from Page 10 ment will feature a clubhouse, fitness center, pool and pickleball court.

The homes will feature single-level living with first-floor owners’ suites and optional second-floor bonus suites. Each home will have a private garden courtyard and a 2 1/2-car garage.

“This groundbreaking event will provide potential buyers with a sneak peek of this new boutique Epcon community and the chance to learn more about the homes that will be built and meet their potential new

reflect any new property in your own estate plan.

• Retirement – Upon retirement, your financial situation may change significantly.

Do you have a plan for long-term care?

An estate plan also can help you avoid the headaches and heartaches associated with aging. With well-drafted estate planning documents, you can appoint a power of attorney to help you make decisions about your health and finances in the event you are unable to do so for yourself. You can also create a trust that will protect and preserve your property for future generations, and you can plan for long-term care so that you have the type and quality of care you deserve.

Ready to take the first step?

Now that you understand the importance of creating a comprehensive estate plan, it’s time to act.

A solid first step is to meet with an attorney who can discuss your current situation and help you develop a plan that meets your specific needs. You can contact one of the attorneys at Applegate & Dillman Elder Law at 317-492-9569 or any qualified attorney who specializes in estate planning.

Lisa Dillman is an attorney at Applegate & Dillman Elder Law. The firm has offices in Indianapolis, Carmel and Zionsville. Find out more at applegate-dillman.com.

neighbors,” stated Brooks Longfellow, regional president of Epcon of Indianapolis. “With land development just starting, now is the best time to secure a new home in a community that will include a large, centrally located pond, a treelined, parklike setting and resort-style amenities. And Westfield was also named one of the Top 10 Cities to live in America by Money Magazine.”

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