Fairfield County Boomers & Beyond February 2016 ebook

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Regular exercise can help control your blood pressure, strengthen your heart and bones, boost energy and even help reduce depression. You are never too old to exercise. If you have a chronic condition, be sure to get sign-off from your physician. Dr. Deborah Rohm Young, chair of the American Heart Association’s Physical Activity Subcommittee, recommends regular physical activity for every person, including senior citizens.

Rohm Young shares her cardio, strength training and stretching tips for seniors below to help you create a workout routine you can do throughout the week and build upon.

Cardio tips For overall health benefits to the heart, lungs and circulation, perform any moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity using the following guidelines.

Walking For seniors who’ve led sedentary lifestyles, Rohm Young suggests starting a cardio regimen by walking around your yard or neighborhood. Start slow and work up from there. “Just get outdoors and go for a walk,” she advises. “Start with 10 minutes and work up to 30 minutes per day.

Keep a small bend in your elbows and slowly lift both arms out and up until they are perpendicular to your body and parallel to the ground. Hold for a second and slowly go down to the starting position. Pause and then repeat this exercise six to eight times.

Light jogging When you are ready to begin jogging, start by warming up for 10 minutes with a steady walk.

From there, try lightly jogging for three to five minutes at a time, then rest. Over time, try to work up to a 20-minute light jog.

Strength training Muscle strengthening activities are recommended at least two days each week, according to the AHA. Try these at home to improve your physical strength.

Leg exercises Sit erect in a chair with your feet firmly on the ground, shoulder-width apart. Lift one leg off the floor until your knee is straight and hold that position for a few seconds. Then, return that leg to the starting position with both feet on the ground. Work up to eight repetitions on each side.

Arm raises Sit erect in a chair with your feet flat on the ground and arms by your sides, holding light weights in each hand. Start by holding your arms straight down by your sides with your palms facing in.

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Tricep extensions Sitting in a chair with a light weight in your left hand, bend your left elbow straight up next to your ear, so it is pointing to the ceiling. Slowly straighten your left arm to the ceiling. Do this six times and switch to your right side.

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Lampert elected new Chairman of Waveny LifeCare Network

Todd Lampert has been elected to succeed Tom Lewis as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Waveny LifeCare Network. Under Lewis, Lampert served as ViceChairman and an active member of Waveny’s board. Tom Ferguson and Kathryn Tohir have been elected board Vice-Chair and Secretary, respectively, while John Zaro remains the board's Treasurer.

“A firm commitment to excellence has charted Waveny’s course for 40 years,” said Lampert. “It’s an honor to lead an organization that’s constantly moving forward with confidence, vision and a great sense of purpose.”

Lampert, who joined the Waveny board in 2012, saw several landmark initiatives undertaken by the 5-star rated organization throughout his tenure to date, including the launch of Waveny at Home – Waveny’s home-based companion and homemaker division, the introduction of advanced Wound VAC, IV and respiratory therapies at Waveny Care Center, the creation of expanded couples suites at both The Village and The Inn, collaboration with Staying Put in New Canaan, and a comprehensive rebrand.

An attorney with more than 25 years in law, Lampert brings extensive experience in practice and governance to Waveny’s board.

His law practice, Lampert, Toohey & Rucci LLC, has served clients since 1993 with a location on Main Street in New Canaan since 1997, and provides a range of legal services including civil litigation, construction law, residential and commercial real estate, business development, trusts and estates, matrimonial and personal injury law.

A Founder of the Bank of New Canaan – now Bankwell, Lampert currently serves as Director and Corporate Secretary for the bank. He has served as an event Chair for Waveny’s annual “Swinging for Seniors” Golf & Tennis fundraiser, and previously served on the Board of Directors for the Stamford Arboretum. He lives in New Canaan with his wife, Antoinette, and their three children, and is a graduate of the Bridgeport School of Law and the University of Colorado.

“I look forward to leading our strong Board of Directors and working closely with our CEO, Bill Piper and his capable leader-

Shingles Risk

New research indicates that people who suffer from asthma may be at higher risk for developing shingles, a painful skin condition that is caused by the same zoster virus as chicken pox. Researchers analyzed medical records of 371 people with shingles and compared them to 742 people who didn’t have the condition.

Of the 371 people with shingles, 23 percent of them also had asthma. In the larger group of people who didn’t have shingles, only 15 percent of them suffered from asthma. Researchers reported that people with asthma had a 70 percent higher risk for shingles than those who didn’t. However, research has not yet proven a cause and effect relationship between asthma and shingles. Similarly, shingles occurred at a higher rate in patients with eczema than those without eczema in the con-

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Todd Lampert, newly-elected chairman of the Board of Directors for Waveny LifeCare Network.

ship team,” said Lampert. “As a community-based organization, much of Waveny’s success and ability to exceed all industry benchmarks of excellence is due to the community’s support. As we continue to respond to the changing needs and preferences of seniors by diversifying our services and expanding upon our

trol group. While it is not yet clear why asthma and eczema might be associated with an increased risk of shingles, researchers suggest that asthma might trigger the reactivation of the zoster virus that causes shingles. If so, consideration could be given to immunizing adults with asthma or eczema at 50 years old instead of waiting to the CDC recommended vaccination age of 60. A shingles vaccine which lowers the risk of shingles by 50 percent has been available in the United States since 2006. Each year, almost 1 million Americans are affected by shingles, and it is especially prevalent among the elderly. If you have not yet been vaccinated, RVNA provides shingles vaccinations at our office with a doctor’s prescription. For more information call 203 438-5555, ext. 1119.

home-based services, we will always continue to put quality first.

I am very excited to see what the future holds.”

“At such a critical time in Waveny’s history and healthcare in general, Todd’s leadership style is of vital importance to our organization and its future,” said Bill Piper, Chief Executive

Officer of Waveny LifeCare Network. “Healthcare as we know it continues to change and demands that organizations like Waveny evolve with it, so we are very glad to welcome him into his new role at this pivotal time.”

Celebrating 40 years of serving the community, Waveny LifeCare Network provides a comprehensive continuum of healthcare to serve the growing needs of older adults from all areas. Waveny is a non-profit organization that offers independent living at The Inn, assisted living for people with Alzheimer’s and memory loss at The Village, and skilled nursing at Waveny Care Center. It also includes Waveny Home Healthcare, Waveny at Home the Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic, a Geriatric Care Management team that provides 24-hour coverage, an Adult Day Program available on weekdays with flexible hours, inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation Services, and respite programs at The Village and Care Center. For information call 1-855-WAVENY-1 or visit www.waveny.org.

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Eating better is one of the Heart Association’s “Simple 7” factors for improved heart health.

When you maintain a healthy diet along with regular physical exercise and other good habits, you’ll not only feel better, but you’ll live longer — and of course we want our senior loved ones to stay healthy and vital for as long as possible, too. February is Heart Health Month, and there’s no better time to do a “gut check” on the foods you and your loved ones are eating.

1. Buy colorful fruits and vegetables.

A Place for Mom senior nutrition expert Heather Schwartz recommends, “When getting ready to head to the check-out line, check the basket to make sure you have a variety of colored fruits and vegetables to ensure you get the rainbow of benefits each color has to offer.

2. Avoid buying high fat dairy or meat.

Look for skinless cuts of lean meat with the least amount of visible fat. Ground meats should have less than 20% fat, whether it’s chicken, turkey, pork or beef.

Yogurt, milk, cheese and other dairy products should also be low in fat — 2% “reduced fat” or less.

3. Buy nuts and high fiber foods.

Fiber can help lower blood cholesterol, and it keeps you full, which helps you maintain a healthy weight. You can find fiber in fruits, veggies, beans and whole-grain breads and cereals, as well as in nuts.

4. Consider frozen or canned fruits and veggies.

Making sure the kitchen is wellstocked with healthy items — and low on tempting junk food — will help your loved ones get the right nutrition. “Remember that frozen fruits and vegetables have the same vitamins and minerals in them, though their prices may be radically different,” suggests Heather.

5. Avoid buying butter.

Try to eat less than 300 milligrams of cholesterol per day, avoid foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils and follow the tips for consuming lean protein and dairy. courtesy of aPlaceforMom

6. Read nutrition labels.

Replacing sugary drinks like soda or fruit juice with herbal teas is a great way to eliminate some sugar from your diet, but what about sodium? It’s easy for salt to sneak in, especially with prepared foods, so be sure to read the nutrition label.

7. Avoid rushing into major changes.

Eating for heart health can seem overwhelming, but don’t get discouraged. Start with small steps, and soon the whole family will be eating better — these dietary guidelines are great for everyone, not just seniors.

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Valentine’s Day is, of course, all about love and romance. For many of us, the extra-special attention conjures up the warm feelings we felt when we first fell in love.

Ah, the memories.

For many Boomers, this annual day of love and affection can be just another day. Or worse: A day of increased loneliness and sorrow.

That’s where you come into play.

Many seniors are widowed or living alone, and finding a special way to show them some extra love on Valentine’s Day can make a big difference. There are so many ways to bring happiness to hearts of seniors on Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to show them love.

There are any number of foods and activities seniors can enjoy during this holiday.

In fact, this is a great time to also pass out hugs to your favorite people. You are never too old to have a Happy Valentine’s Day! This issue is full of many informative and insightful stories for our Boomers & Beyond readers. Enjoy and Happy Valentine’s Day! Get in touch at info@healthcarenewspaper.com.

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Before assuming the post in 2012, Patricia was the Director or Nursing & Service Delivery at WRC for 3 years where she was the strategic lead for nursing and services to members.

Patricia started her nursing career 19 years ago at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and research institution in New York City, and since then has gained experience in Adult Intensive Care Units, Pediatric Care (PICU) Operating Room (OR) ,mental health and community health settings. She later moved into director of nursing roles, where she obtained extensive experience in leading and developing the nursing profession. She also pioneered good partnership working with other health care organizations, as well as social services, and the wider community.

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National Wise Health Care Consumer Month

National Wise Health Care Consumer Month is sponsored by the American Institute of Preventative Medicine.

February is National ‘Wise Health Consumer’ Month, sponsored by The American Institute of Preventive Medicine. As healthcare costs continue to rise, and our economy continues to fluctuate, American consumers continue to search for ways to make wise health decisions in order to get the most out of their money. Now, more than ever, it is extremely important to make sure you are making wise decisions when it comes to your healthcare.

Practicing prevention, taking good care of yourself, and managing costs can all get you on the right path toward saving money and becoming a wise health consumer. Being a wise health consumer means exploring your options and taking responsibility for your good health; it means staying involved and informed, and paying attention to the care that you receive.

The healthcare decisions that you make now can have a direct influence on your overall well-being, as well as the quality and cost of your care.

There are several things you can do to become a wise health consumer: Get appropriate health screenings. Routine preventive care services to maintain your health and prevent disease are important to living a healthy life.

Talk with your doctor about your health questions and concerns, or visit UHCpreventivecare.com to view the health guidelines and recommendations specific to your age and gender.

Select your healthcare providers with care. Take your time and carefully select your healthcare providers. Get referrals from your family or friends.

Practice healthy living in your own life. Healthy Living isn’t just an area of focus for our members, but should also be a focus in our own lives as well.

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Compassionate Extroverts needed as Chapter Volunteers Regional Hospice and Home Care is looking for a few compassionate extroverts who love networking in their communities and bringing people together to support the extraordinary care Regional Hospice provides.

Are you an aspiring community activist? Would you like to work more closely with people in your town who share a passion for helping others? Do you enjoy getting groups of friends together to have breakfast or lunch for a cause? Please consider becoming a Regional Hospice chapter volunteer.

As a non-profit hospice, grass roots support has sustained Regional Hospice and Home Care since 1983. Regional Hospice provides care in the Center for Comfort Care & Healing as well as in family homes and offers free bereavement programs at their Healing Hearts Center for Grief and Loss.

Additional chapter fundraising volunteers are vital to supporting the increased demand for services.

Regional Hospice and Home Care has eight regional chapters: Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield and Southbury that need your community savvy and people skills to join the ranks of dedicated chapter volunteers. Most chapters host one event annually, and volunteers work closely with their town chapter chairman and Regional Hospice staff during the planning months of their event.

Anyone interested should contact Cathie Petrosky, community stewardship and senior writer, at (203) 702-7413 or by email at CPetrosky@RegionalHospiceCT.org to fill out an application and schedule an interview with the current chapter chairman of their town.

Waveny’s Village Residents make a weekly date for ‘Coffee with Clausette’

Roughly a year ago at The Village, Waveny LifeCare Network’s memory care assisted living residence, Certified Nursing Assistant, Clausette Brillant noticed a small group of residents gathered off to the side on “Main Street” sipping tea and laughing together. Inspired by the lightheartedness of their carefree conversation, she approached The Village’s director of resident care and team of recreation therapists with a plan to introduce an informal program designed simply around “coffee talk.” And the rest, as they say, is history.

Since that time, a growing number of Village residents have gathered together weekly on “Main Street” to enjoy a warm mug of coffee, tea or cocoa in each other’s good company. Formerly a teacher in Haiti, Clausette has been a dedicated CNA at The Village at Waveny since its doors first opened in 2001. “Our weekly coffee started with only a few people,” said Clausette. “But as the residents began to talk about it, word spread and more and more people discovered our little gathering.”

Clausette says several of the residents who attend her program

particularly enjoy baking cookies. Others prefer to sit quietly, appreciating the company of fellow residents and listening to their conversations. “I love to see our residents enjoying themselves and each other,” she said.

“It makes me happy to know I’ve helped to create a program that they really look forward to.”

When asked what she likes most about the weekly gathering, Village resident and weekly participant, Vivian, was quick to share her thoughts. “It’s not just the coffee and cookies,” she said.

“Most of all I enjoy the conversations we have. It’s peaceful having coffee together with my friends and looking out into the courtyard – we can even see birds and chipmunks out there.”

“What I love most about ‘Coffee with Clausette’ is that it was created spontaneously,” said Ron Bucci, LNHA, Waveny’s Campus Administrator. “It started as an idea and developed into a powerful force to bring people together. We empower our staff to introduce individualized programs when they recognize a need, because it truly ‘takes a village’ at The Village.”

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Residents at The Village, Waveny LifeCare Network’s unique memory care residence, enjoy “coffee talk” at their weekly “Coffee with Clausette,” hosted by long-time Waveny CNA, Clausette Brillant.

Completely dedicated to memory care, The Village at Waveny provides a therapeutic approach to assisted living. Its world-renowned indoor “Main Street” is a stimulating site for meaningful interaction among residents, Adult Day Program participants, volunteers, staff, family and friends.

The Village is part of Waveny LifeCare Network, a comprehensive non-profit continuum of healthcare that serves the growing needs of older adults from all areas. Discover more about Waveny, including short-term respite lodging at The Village for caregiver relief, by calling 1-855-WAVENY-1 or

visiting www.waveny.org. And, enjoy long-range confidence knowing all Village residents have priority access to Waveny’s entire non-profit continuum of care including Waveny Care Center, the organization’s 5-star Medicare and Medicaid accredited skilled nursing facility.

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Glen Island’s warm setting and family atmosphere serve as the framework for the quality of life at the respected facility

When Harry Wruble hires someone at Glen Island Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, he carefully reviews their credentials and resume.

However, Wruble also looks at something else closely.

“They have to have heart,” said Wruble, Glen Island’s Administrator/Corporate Compliance Officer. “We want people that take pride in their work. We want people who do great work.

I can’t begin to tell you how great our staff is. When we hand out our satisfaction surveys, we get great reviews.”

Glen Island, located in New Rochelle, is committed to providing residents with compassionate nursing care and always respects their personal dignity. It has been certified as a residential health care skilled nursing facility since 1998, but Glen Island has been providing the community with long-term and custodial health care services since the mid-1960s.

In 2013, Glen Island was recognized as one of the best nursing homes in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

Glen Island, a 182-bed facility, provides patients with longterm care, rehabilitation, post-acute, respite and dementia care in a comfortable setting. Therapy and treatment is available 365 days a year. The caring staff is nurturing and is determined to make every patient as comfortable as they can be.

Glen Island’s warm setting and family atmosphere serves as the framework for the quality of life at the respected facility.

Wruble asks potential hires for more than just their resume and references. All Glen Island employees are required to participate in client satisfaction training.

“We want our staff to be wonderful,” Wruble said. “We call our patients guests. When a guest goes to church, the grocery store, to a friend’s house, we want them to say great things about Glen Island. That has been the response we get, which is great. We teach all of our employees to say please, thank you, how may I help you, have a nice day and smile.

Our goal is to provide the best customer service.”

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The average stay at Glen Island for guests ranges from four to five days, to eight weeks. At the time of placement, residents are assessed for their restorative potential to return home. Guests that are evaluated as being able to return to the community after treatment are deemed short-term. The need for restorative therapy (physical, occupational, speech), or sub-acute nursing care are the most common reasons for short-term placement. Residents who are chronically sick, disabled, or diagnosed with dementia are more likely to be admitted for a lengthy stay and considered long-term.

In addition to Glen Island’s compassionate care, it offers: • Short-term rehabilitation to get you home safely and quickly.

• Quality nursing staff that is available 24/7.

• A warm and friendly environment that acknowledges every resident.

• An intimate knowledge of patients’ food preferences.

• Picturesque water views and a secured patio for outdoor enjoyment on the Long Island Sound.

• A philosophy that enables each individual to retain their independence because of the skill and diligence of Glen Island's staff.

• On-site laundry services, daily housekeeping, a seamstress, barber shop and beauty parlor.

• A variety of stimulating educational and entertaining on-site activities and community outings including spiritual services, visits to restaurants and museums, shopping and watching holiday specials.

It’s no wonder why Glen Island’s reviews are consistently sparkling.

“We are very proud of our reputation,” Wruble said. “There is a standard that our wonderful staff has set.”

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DestinationSpotlight:Alaska It might seem a little unusual to be thinking of Alaska when it’s so cold and snowy in Connecticut. However, if you are considering visiting Alaska this summer, now is the time for planning. Even more so if you are thinking about seeing Alaska the way that most visitors do - from a cruise ship. With a very short season from May - September, the choice dates sell out fast, as do the most desirable shore excursions. Not sure why you would visit our 49th state or what you would do once you got there?

Here are five reasons why you should put it at the top of your list.

Bears, Eagles, Whales and More I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and where I now live in Connecticut is very urban. Although I do occasionally see some wild turkeys in neighboring towns and literally had a deer run down my street in Illinois, there’s not a lot of opportunity to see some real wildlife outside of a zoo. Real wildlife like whales. And bears. And eagles and moose. And don’t forget the puffins! Alaska has all of that and more. You are practically guaranteed to witness lots of amazing creatures in their natural habitats.

Glacier Bay National Park Part of a 25-million acre World Heritage site, Glacier Bay National Park is not to be missed. Only about two cruise ships per day are allowed to travel inside this park surrounded by mountains and full of abundant wildlife and, of course, glaciers. A park ranger will board the ship in the morning and be available all day to answer any questions, give a narration of the sites that you are passing and host a ranger talk.

Enjoy the Great Outdoors At 375 million acres, Alaska is by far the largest state. It is also the least populated.

With all of that open space full of rivers, mountains and forests, it should be no surprise that there are many outdoor activities available. From salmon fishing on rivers to hiking in the mountains to a relaxing float trip, there are outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy.

Get your Blood Pumping If you’re looking for something that will get your blood pumping a little more, Alaska has you covered there as well. Ziplining through a rainforest? Check.

Kayaking down rivers? Check. Helicopter to a glacier hike? Floatplane over stunning scenery and land on a secluded lake? Mountain biking through the wilderness?

Check, check and check. If you’re looking for adventure, you’ll find plenty of options.

One of a Kind Alaska Growing up in Illinois, we spent more than one vacation driving north to Wisconsin. So I know that you can find lumberjack competitions and Native American cultural experiences in other places. But where else can you find both of those along with salmon fishing and salmon bakes, authentic gold rush towns and a crab fisherman’s tour on a boat from The Deadliest Catch. Oh, and did I already mention the rainforest? Alaska is a one of a kind experience, and one that everybody should know for themselves.

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