Creative Living East/Northeast - July 2011

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CreativeLiving Topics 3 Health & Fitness Mind • Body • Spirit

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Living 4 Senior Care • Home

Tiny solution for a big hearing problem Hearing loss is becoming increasingly ENT Center, which includes Dr. E.C. common in the United States as younger Tinker. The team is lead by Dr. Mark people lose their hearing due to noise Grosinger, a board certified exposure and as the baby boomers age.

Otolaryngologist, who founded the pracDr. Amy Holland, an Audiologist at tice 25 years ago.

Montgomery ENT Center, is determined In response to patients who are still to eradicate the stigma associated with concerned about wearing hearing aids admitting you have a hearing problem. that others can see, Dr. Holland has a People are often reluctant to seek out solution. It's a new hearing aid called the treatment options, because they don't want their friends or employers to “Trust me, the people around you know that they have hearing loss. know that you have hearing loss long “Trust me, the people around you know that you before you admit it to yourself. They have hearing loss long are the ones who constantly have to before you admit it to yourself. They are the ones repeat themselves.” who constantly have to repeat themselves,” reports Dr. Holland.

Wearing a hearing aid and being able SoundLens by Starkey Labs, Inc.. The to properly participate in conversation is SoundLens is a completely invisible far less noticeable than missing imporhearing aid. It uses the latest technology tant information and constantly saying available and is placed deep into the ear “huh?” Many people believe that wearcanal. This placement has two advaning hearing aids will make them appear tages: it keeps the aid completely unable old or less intelligent. Actually, the oppo- to be seen, and uses the natural filtering site is true. of your outer ear to produce enhanced Dr. Holland explains: “We are seeing audibility. hearing loss in people who are younger Montgomery ENT Center is now and younger. And by seeking out treatproud to announce that they have a ment, you are being proactive - treating hearing solution to suit every patient's the loss and protecting the precious needs. Do your ears a favor and schedhearing you have left, which is making a ule an appointment today to have your very intelligent decision.” hearing checked. You can schedule an Dr. Amy Holland is part of a team of appointment with Dr. Holland by calling healthcare professionals at Montgomery Montgomery ENT Center at 891-8700.

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Cedar Village Community celebrates Rehabilitation Center grand opening Cedar Village Retirement Community, located in Mason, recently celebrated the grand opening of their newly expanded Rehabilitation Center.

With board members, elected officials and a proclamation by the Mayor and City Council of Mason, the grand opening was well attended and provided a first-hand tour of the new facility before it opened to the public.

The Rehabilitation Center at Cedar Village is now open and offers outpatient and inpatient therapy in a brand new state-of-the art therapy gym and an updated and remodeled 50-bed inpatient unit.

The Rehabilitation Center has an experienced staff of therapists who provide consistency and specialize in all forms of therapy including occupational, physical and speech. Therapy is available seven days per week.

The Rehabilitation Center is designed to meet individual patient needs. After hospitalization, inpatients recuperate and rehabilitate following surgery, illness or injury with the help of highly trained staff and equipment that can adjust for all levels of care.

Outpatients can continue their progress with their same therapy team as they regain their strength and return to their daily lives.

The Rehabilitation Center therapy gym incorporates active therapies commonly referred to as therapeutic exercise. Improved outcomes are accomplished with the help of state-of-the-art equipment including a medical laser for light therapy; recumbent bikes; resistive knee exercisers; weighted arm pulleys; rehabilitation treadmills; parallel bars and large screen “Wii-habilitation” activities.

In addition Biodex balance trainers are the newest balance testing and training tool available. With four test protocols and six training modes, the Biodex

“Our grand opening of the new Rehabilitation Center was a tremendous success.

We are thrilled to offer this vital service to the Cincinnati community.”

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helps identify individuals who are predisposed to injury and can help improve stabilization and range of motion.

For life skills practice, the Rehabilitation Center has a full size kitchen, laundry, bedroom and bathroom suite incorporated into the therapy gym that allows therapists to work directly with patients in a safe and supervised setting.

Adjacent outdoor spaces include a gardening area for horticulture therapy, as well as sidewalks, grass and ground for practice with walking.

The Rehabilitation Center also offers driving assessments which are an additional component for successful rehabilitation.

This screening includes cognitive and physical skills tests as well as in-car assessments which are important tools to ensure safety behind the wheel.

“Our grand opening of the new Rehabilitation Center was a tremendous success,” said CEO/President of Cedar Village Carol Silver Elliott. “We are thrilled to offer this vital service to the Cincinnati community.”

The Rehabilitation Center at Cedar Village is a nonprofit facility accepting new patients. Call 754-3100 to schedule a tour today.

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Adult Day Care offers respite opportunity for caregivers It is a common misconception to think that most elderly people live in nursing homes.

According to statistics from the Center on Aging Studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, only about 4.2 percent of Americans 65 and older occupy nursing homes at any given time.

This means that many frail older adults live at home and require a certain amount of assisted care.

Often the care of elderly parents rests on the adult children. And, caring for a spouse can be difficult. It’s important for caregivers to take a break from caregiving.

Clermont Senior Services’ Adult Day Services Welcome Center offers a respite opportunity for caregivers. This program provides a safe, caring environment for fami-

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Virginia, an Adult Day Welcome Center customer, and her daughter, Christine, share a mother-daughter moment together.

ly members that need socialization in a supervised setting.

Caregiving for an aging parent, spouse or close friend presents tough challenges. Many other caregivers have already solved problems like those you now face.

Clermont Senior Services Case Manager, Pam Scott, conducts a

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caregiver support group at 10:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of every month at the Clermont Senior Services office at 2085 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive, Batavia.

For information on caregiving programs, please call 724-1255.

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Sutton Grove is really home What makes a home? that would provide them Comfortability. with the amenities they And that’s just what needed and a hassle free Sutton Grove Retirement lifestyle!

Community offers threeThey no longer wanted year residents Nancy and to do snow removal, clean Tom Parker. the gutters, repair roof, The Parkers moved to Sutton Grove encourages folks the Mount who may be thinking about leaving Washington retirement their home to check them out! community three years ago when Nancy was 79 landscaping, etc. and Tom was 84.

Nancy no longer wantThey wanted to contin- ed to clean so she loves ue to be independent and the fact the Sutton grove knew there was much offers housekeeping once more to do after the age of a week.

80!

The Parkers love the Ready to ditch all the location and size of Sutton pains that come along Grove. Nancy loved the with taking care of a walking community of home, they needed a GROVE see page 6 retirement community

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GROVE from page 5 Mount Washington. She can get to the bank, library, post office, grocery store, and church all in a matter of minutes.

Tom loves the fact that Sutton Grove is small to get around since he has arthritis.

The Parkers love the staff at Sutton Grove – it really feels like home and everyone goes that extra mile to make sure they are happy and safe.

Nancy still travels to see her children, and grandchildren while Tom prefers to stay at home.

Nancy loves the peace of mind that Tom is looked after while she is gone and the Sutton Grove staff can provide around-the-clock care if something were to happen to Tom while she is gone.

Overall, they love the location, size, and staff at Sutton Grove and encourage other folks that may be thinking about the decision to leave their home to come check out Sutton Grove and see what they have to offer!

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S.I. Concrete/Designs: Don’t replace - resurface Looking for an affordable way to increase the value and beauty of your home? S.I. Concrete/Designs, a division of S.I. Pool Care can help.

Whether you’re looking into a new addition such as a pool deck, walkway, porch or patio or simply want to renovate your existing concrete, S.I. Concrete/Designs has the artistic ability to make your dream project a reality.

“Sometimes the concrete is so deteriorated you have to tear it out and pour new concrete. We can do that for you,” explained owner Sam Ionna. “Many times, however, the basic foundation is in good shape, but the concrete is dull, chipped or cracked. In those cases we can do a simple repair, add an overlay, saving the homeowner money.”

The overlay used by S.I. Concrete/Designs comes in colors so

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you can match your project perfectly to your home. The overlay can even be stamped!

Concrete just isn’t for the outdoors, according to Sam. S.I. Concrete/Designs have created breathtakingly gorgeous floors and kitchen countertops.

“You can make that boring, unattractive countertop look like slate or marble,” he explained.

They also offer concrete staining including a variety of colors and designs. As with S.I. Pool Care, Sam, his family and the other S.I. Concrete/Designs employees are dedicated to providing the best quality service to their customers. They will work with you to make your dream project a quality completed reality.

For more information on S.I. Concrete/Designs call 859-331-4110.

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AE Door & Window can help you increase the value of your home Ready for a change but can’t afford to or don’t really want to move?

Do what many families across the Tristate are – look to AE Door & Window.

With a new garage door and energy efficient windows you can change the look of your home while increasing its value.

For more than 30 years, AE Door & Window Co. has been the leader in residential and commercial garage doors, entry and storm doors, garage door openers, windows and just recently awnings.

Benefits of a new garage door Give your home a whole new personality by replacing your garage door. Sure, a door that moves up and down isn’t amazing, but a door that moves you is another matter altogether! With today’s garage doors accounting for 30 percent more of a home’s facade, homeowners are increasingly looking to make their doors an integral part of the overall design. So, who better to turn to than America’s favorite garage door manufacturer – Clopay!

At AE Door & Window, they know you not only need to live with them, but they want you to

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look forward to seeing them every day. And, with the Clopay product, they are built to last. So, come in and let AE Door & Window help you find the perfect door for your home. Then be amazed as you increase your curb appeal.

Don’t worry about security.

An operating garage door can help protect the items in your garage.

Benefits of new windows Choosing your windows is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as you remodel your home. And, choosing the

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right window system for your home should be the most important factor in the decision. Why? AE Door & Window knows that the right windows can provide years of comfort and beauty while saving you hundreds of dollars on your energy bills.

AE Door & Window chose Aeris Windows to bring convenience and durability to your home. Available with different glass options, colors and superior designs, Aeris Windows are safe, secure, and energy efficient.

These windows help reduce noise and add a protective reinforcement from outside elements.

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Let AE Door & Window bring beauty, comfort and security to your home with Aeris Windows.

About AE Door & Window For more than 30 years, AE Door & Window Co. has been the leader in residential and commercial garage doors, entry and storm doors, garage door openers, windows and just recently awnings.

AE Door & Window works very hard to offer the best possible products at the most competitive pricing, along with the most professional installation and service departments possible.

Some satisfied customers include Kentucky Speedway, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cincinnati Reds.

For more information on AE Door & Window visit or contact one of their show rooms, 1260 West Sharon Road, Cincinnati, 513-742-1984 or 8430 U.S. 42, Florence, 859-283-1984 or visit aedoorsales.com.

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