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How to light up your summer nights Tips for illuminating your back yard.

Editor’s note Feel the warmth upon your skin.

Hear the birds chirping and the kids at play. Ah, it’s finally here – summer!

It feels like we’ve been waiting, well, forever!

But at last those lazy days are upon us. I love summer. It’s so bright and cheery. It’s like getting to spend some quality time with an old friend you haven’t seen in a while.

While your catching up with the season, don’t forget to read through this issue of Creative Living. There’s lot’s of good information about local businesses that need your support, as well as can meet all your needs.

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Topics 3 Summertime Outdoors

4 Local Business Goods • Services

6 At Home Decor • Repairs

Living 8 Senior Apartments • Care

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Health & Fitness Mind • Body • Spirit

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How to light up your summer nights

“Lighting your landscape is like working with a canvas with you as the artist,” says Jon Carloftis, garden and landscape designer.

“Consumers are demanding outdoor lighting solutions that offer great design and conserve energy and money. It’s important to choose lighting with an

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Starry evenings and backyard entertainment go hand-inhand. When the sun goes down, the right landscape lighting can turn any backyard into a stylish outdoor living space. With so many options, it’s easy to fill your nights with light to enhance security, decor and entertainment.

eye toward your home’s architectural features and practicality.”

Carloftis offers these simple tips to light up your nights: • Keep your lighting simple. Start with one main lighting source and add accent lighting to highlight garden features. Don’t

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over-light. It wastes energy, is costly and unappealing.

• For illuminating your entryway, deck and patio, use lighting that mimics moonlight, like new solar-powered lighting systems.

• Stagger path lights. Be creative.

• Skip the complicated wiring and costly electric bills by using new solar lights.

• With energy costs rising, people are looking for ways to cut costs. Decorative lights illuminate specific areas but draw on energy, have wires that need to

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be hidden and need replacement bulbs.

Twenty-first-century solutions - like solar energy - harness the power of the sun to illuminate the night.

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Get ready for summer at Serendipity Salon of Bethel Whether it’s golden hilights, a new cut, body waxing, tanning, manicures, or pedicures you want, you’re sure to be pleased with the results from the experienced staff at Serendipity. The Hair Designers include Stacy Milton: Manager, Shelly Shuemake, Linda May, Lyndsay Williams, Maureen Ramey, Randi Scott, and Ashley Durden, with over 90 years combined experience. Nail Technician and

Esthetician/Makeup Artist is Stephanie Flarida.

Salon Owner, Spray Tan Technician, and Esthetician -in-Training is Laura Garrison.

Receptionists are Kourtney Cranfill, Lauren Barr, and Brittany Griffith.

Serendipity provides all of the professional services and quality products you need to look and feel your absolute best.

The salon uses and offers hair products such as Redken, Matrix, Sexy

Hair, and Paul Mitchell.

Our Nail Technician uses OPI nail products, including the new Axxium Soak Off Gel Nails.

New to Serendipity is the Custom Spray Tan Service, in salon or in your home.

This is not your 1980’s Stephanie Flarida gives a manicure. airbrush, but a state-ofThis July, Serendipity the-art turbine system will be sending two of our using high quality solumaster stylists to Orlando, tions, customized for your Florida to attend the Paris skin tone. No orange glow Hilton Dreamcatchers here, just a healthy, radiHair Extension training. ant golden brown tan. We We chose Dreamcatchers offer mobile tanning, and because they are nontanning parties which are damaging to the natural a great idea for a Girl’s hair, and reusable, a safe Night In, Special alternative to the glue in, Occasions, or Bridal paror heat fusion type of ties. extensions. These beauti-

ful hair extensions will be available in July at Serendipity, the only salon in the area to offer them.

See before and after pictures on our Facebook page.

For more information on our services, or prices, call 734-0622 or visit their Web site at www.serendipitybethel.com.

Bailey’s Hardware helps One of the best do-it-yourself jobs you can take on now that evening temperatures are staying above 50 degrees is sealing your blacktop.

This job not only extends the life of your driveway but beautifies the entire yard. This task, while labor intensive, is simple as long as your follow directions.

In this article Matt Bailey, owner of Bailey’s Hardware shares how he advisees’ his customers to tackle this project.

“The secret to a great looking driveway job is to prepare the driveway properly. Start by cutting back the lawn to define the edge of the drive. Spray

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any weeds that have started growing in driveway cracks with a strong herbicide like Round Up,” he explained.

“Clean any oil spots with a good degreaser like Krud Kutter. Hose off the entire drive with the strongest spray your hose nozzle allows to remove all the sand and grit.

“Now you’re ready for crack filler, if the crack is wider than 1/2” use heavy duty crack filler like Jetcoat Trowel Grade Crack Filler, for thinner cracks use Jetcoat Pourable Crack Filler. Allow the crack filler to cure for 48 hours before applying sealer.”

For more information call 271-5106.

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Discover Norris Jewelers Everyone can agree that we live in a fastpaced world. A drive-thru for dinner, an express checkout lane at the grocery store. Somewhere along the way we traded a personal touch for convenience, and quality for a little bit of speed. What did we really gain in the end? How many times have you gotten home and realized your “convenient” order was wrong?

Remember a time when businesses took pride in what they did? What happened to the day where you were greeted by name when you walked through the door? These types of businesses still exist. They are easily some of the best kept secrets around town.

Milford is home to one of these businesses. You should see what others have discovered at Norris Jewelers.

“We want to be known as a jeweler people can trust. Every day we strive for honesty and integrity in addition to our quality craftsmanship,” explains Norris Jewelers’ founder Ken Norris. “We’ve built our business on repeat customers by forming personal relationships one customer at a time. That’s been one of biggest factors to our successes over the years.”

“When your name is on the front of the store, you tend to care much more about your customers experience and want to see everyone taken care of,” says Norris Jeweler’s President Laura Norris.

quality, custom crafted jewelry made just for you.

If you have the dream, we can make it become reality.”

“Educating our customers about jewelry is important to us. We want them to know exactly

“Educating our customers about jewelry is important to us. We want them to know exactly what they are looking at...”

In 2009, Norris Jewelers was voted the #1 jeweler in Clermont County, a testament to their faithful service. “We have been serving all of Milford, Loveland, Goshen and the surrounding areas since 1982.” says Norris. “When we repair or create jewelry it will be done right.”

Norris Jewelers is a member of the largest jewelry and diamond buying groups in the world (Independent Jeweler’s Organization or IJO for short). This allows them to bring their customers the world’s finest jewelry with the lowest prices available.

“We specialize in high

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what they are looking at, why it is a great piece, and how to maintain its heirloom quality,” says Norris Jeweler’s President.

“I know that I’m going to get an honest opinion and quality service each and every time I come in the store. I appreciate the time that Ken and Laura spends with me. They make me feel like I’m a part of their family,” says recent Norris Jewelers’ customer.

“No other local jeweler is as well trained and ready to serve you, as we are,” says Ken. Come and see what others have discovered at Norris Jewelers.

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Rooftime is Top of the House Roof repairs keep the phones ringing of the hook at Rooftime at this time of year. “We stay steady all year, even over the winter,” said Office Manager Sandy Feltner. “But from now till Thanksgiving, we are really busy.”

Rooftime does more than just Owens Corning roof systems. “We are certified as a Top Of The House contractor by Owens Corning, one of only three here in our area,” she continued.” So we get a lot of calls about attic insulation, siding, and gutter toppers, but roof calls lead the way.”

“Our roof calls include what other roofers have installed incorrectly and are

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now leaking, to a roof that needs replacing, and everything in between. Fifty percent of calls are due to some roofer’s poor workmanship, and fifty percent from a roof that reached its life expectancy.”

To avoid ever becoming part of the 50 percent that are leaking, she advises homeowners to consider a company’s Better Business Bureau file, an Angie’s List Super Service Award, and references that a homeowner can call and check.

“We are a non-licensed industry, unlike plumbers and electricians and that opens the door for poor workmanship and roofs being replaced when only a repair would have

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worked,” she said.

Many roofing companies don’t like to deal with repairs “because there’s no money in it” or they don’t like trying to fix someone else’s mistake. But Rooftime has no problem diagnosing a roofs problem and bidding a repair, if it’s all that is needed.

“It’s the building block of our company,” she says.

“Most folks who we do repairs for call us back when other work needs to be done. We build a relationship and that evolves into other work - siding, gutter protection, and attic insulation. Our three estimators do not earn commissions, so they only bid what you need, if a couple

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hundred dollar repair will fix your home, we won’t try to tell you differently.”

Five of the most common roof repairs Rooftime gets include: Missing shingles, A piece of shingle in the yard is an obvious sign. But in many cases, homeowners don’t know there’s a problem until a stain or spot shows up on the ceiling inside. The best way to prevent a leak is to get the roof inspected every couple of years. “Rooftime offers free estimates that can include color digital pictures and a thermal camera scan to pinpoint any problems!

“Flashing leaks, most often, leaks occur in the flashing area, where metalwork is installed at any penetration detail on the roof, spots where proper

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workmanship is especially important, for example, a chimney, a skylight, a pipe boot, or a wall.

“The gutter system is only as good as the way it is installed,” Sandy said.

“We find a lot of gutters improperly fastened to begin with so they loosen quickly.” Gutters are first cleaned, and then properly secured, making sure the pitching is right for drainage and that the end caps and miters are sealed to prevent leaking.

Skylights, A skylight that needs to be replaced or one that has been compromised in some manner usually brings a Rooftime crew out. A lot of roofers don’t like to deal with skylights because they are somewhat complicated and often come from many different manufacturers.

Skylights have come a long way and you should be OK as long as you have a good quality window with proper installation on a pitched roof.

Ventilation, Insulation, Radiation, a repair often found in the summer occurs in homes that are older and need to be properly balanced for proper air flow. If you don’t have good air flow through the attic; shingles will prematurely fail and cause leaks.

The sun beating down on the roof raises the surface temperature by 20-40 degrees DAILY! The last thing you want is for the underside of the roof to be heated and “cooking.”

Having at least 20 inches of attic insulation and a radiation barrier will reduce the inside attic temperature by 50 degrees, making your home cooler and the AC working less, saving your energy bill!

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Lasting Impressions prepares to amaze Lasting Impressions would like to thank all of you who are reading the monthly article and coming to visit the store “preparing to be amazed!” Their one-year anniversary has just passed and there is very exciting news . . . . . !

Lasting Impressions is expanding and, as a result, they are announcing a huge inventory reduction sale to make room for new furniture and home décor merchandise lines. Receive up to 50 percent off the ticketed price! You have probably been working on your spring spruce-up, and this is the perfect time to stop by to check out the great

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assist you with color selection, room arrangement, accessories, window treatments, area rugs, etc., for one room or for an entire house.

Artwork from Ashton and Picture Galleries is display as well as “Because you care enough to make your home a on the Ashton custom warm, welcoming place for family and friends” mirror line which gives you the flexibility to add just the right framed mirror to a special for the Lasting If you need more than Impressions move to the just a little spring lift, you space. You may choose third floor. Don't miss out might want to consider an from many styles of frames to design your on this terrific opportuniIn-Home Consultation own custom beveled mirty to save money and con- with Linda Barbian. tinue your spring home Linda is excellent at creat- ror at a very reasonable price. makeover. ing the atmosphere you want for your space . . .

Linda, Judy, and Nancy Excellent customer your opinion is a top priare looking forward to service is an everyday ority as she works with seeing you soon at 241 occurrence at this beautiyou. She will be glad to Grandview in Bellevue. fully decorated store. If bargains you can get on just the right piece of furniture or unique accessory for your home or office.

There are many, many fantastic furniture reductions as the way is cleared

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Directions: Traveling south or north on I471: Take Exit 5 (Newport/Bellevue) Turn right onto Route 8 (Fairfield Avenue) Continue to Taylor Avenue and turn right Travel 6 blocks to Grandview Avenue Turn right on Grandview Enter the warehouse through the Lasting Impressions door on the right Prepare to be amazed ....

you are looking for a mantle display . . . something beautiful for the top of your cabinets . . . a breathtaking custom floral . . . this is the place to find it!

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It's a shopping experience you are going to enjoy and repeat again and again!

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Decorators Workroom has surprisingly affordable custom window treatments Don’t let the high price of custom-made window treatments keep you from enjoying superb quality in

treatments at surprisingly affordable prices – direct to you, with no middleman adding extra charges

‘Decorators Workroom made gorgeous faux silk side panels for my great room. They were just $199 for the fully-lined pair, and I got to choose from almost 40 colors – not just the limited number of colors that catalogs offer.’ your home. Go direct to The Decorators Workroom.

The experienced local seamtresses of The Decorators Workroom create exceptional window

– at a price usually reserved just for interior designers.

“Decorators Workroom made gorgeous faux silk side panels for my great room,” said Karen Wyman

of Madeira. “They were just $199 for the fullylined pair, and I got to choose from almost 40 colors – not just the limited number of colors that catalogs offer.”

Real silk dupioni is also available at $299 for a fully-lined pair in an extensive selection of colors.

If sheer draperies are what you’re looking for, check out The Decorators Workroom price of just $2 per inch in rod width.

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Clermont Senior Services bring happiness and security to senior Dorothy is 88 years old. Her husband died 25 years ago, so she has lived alone for a long time. She has numerous health issues, including a serious heart condition, and macular degeneration, which has left her blind. She lost her hearing at age 36.

What does she have to say about all this?

“Every day I kneel by my bed and thank God for another day of life,” she said.

Dorothy does her own laundry and ironing too!

She does not receive meals-on-wheels because, “I'm too young for that,” she said and laughed at her own joke.

Clermont Senior Services fills in the gaps.

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Clermont Senior Services client Dorothy.

Every week a homemaker cleans her home making sure everything is in the same place.

On Fridays, a CSS driver takes her to the beauty shop. The same staff members help her every week, so that her service

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is consistent and her home is safe.

If you or someone you know, like Dorothy, needs an extra hand in order to stay safe and independent in their own home, please call Clermont Senior Services at 724-1255.

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May is Better Hearing Month Hearing loss is becoming increasingly common in the United States as younger people lose their hearing due to noise exposure and as the baby boomers age.

Better Hearing Month is a way of reaching those reluctant to have their hearing tested. Most people wait too long before seeking help for their hearing loss.

The Audiology staff at Montgomery ENT Center encourages everyone, young and old, to have their hearing tested this month in honor of Better Hearing Month.

To make it even easier, Dr. Amy Holland and Dr. Angela Byrd are inviting

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you to help yourself to a free hearing screening throughout the month of May. Simply call the friendly staff of Montgomery ENT Center and mention this ad to receive a free hearing screening.

During your appointment, one of their Doctors of Audiology will check your hearing, explain your results, give detailed information on how to protect your hearing, and inform you of treatment options if necessary.

Dr. Holland and Dr. Byrd are determined to eradicate the stigma associated with admitting you have a hearing problem.

People are often reluctant

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to seek out treatment options, because they don't want their friends or employers to know that they have hearing loss.

“Trust me, the people around you know that you have hearing loss long before you admit it to yourself. They are the ones who constantly have to repeat themselves,” said Dr. Holland.

Wearing a hearing aid and being able to properly participate in conversation is far less noticeable than missing important information and constantly saying “huh?”

Many people believe that wearing hearing aids will make them appear old or less intelligent.

OtoLens Hearing Aid.

Actually, the opposite is true. Dr. Holland explained: “We are seeing hearing loss in people who are younger and younger. And by seeking out treatment, you are being proactive - treating the loss and protecting the precious hearing you have

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left.”

In response to patients who are still concerned about wearing hearing aids that others can see, Dr. Holland and Dr. Byrd have a solution. It's a new hearing aid called the

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Cedar Village celebrates Older Americans Month May is Older Americans Month. This is a tradition dating back to 1963 when we honor the legacies and ongoing contributions of older Americans and support them as they enter the next stage in life. The monthly theme - “Age Strong! Live Long” recognizes the diversity and vitality of today’s older Americans who span three generations and highlights the importance of staying healthy throughout our lives. Older Americans have pioneered new technologies in medicine, communications, and industry while spearheading a cultural revolution that won equal rights for minorities, women, and disabled Americans. Cedar Village is joining communities nationwide in celebrating the month with special activities and events.

On May 6, Fran Savard, director of Regulatory Relations, Association of Philanthropic Homes for the Aged (AOPHA) spoke at a Cedar Village Community Education Program on “Health Care Reform: Impact on

Medicare.” Savard touched on the status of Medicare benefits, on the effect of health care reform on individuals living on fixed incomes, and on potential cuts in coverage for seniors.

To further commemorate Older Americans

and to be watchful of scams and telephone calls offering deals that are too good to be true.

Eight members of the Greater Cincinnati Jewish community over the age of 80 who have made, and continue to make, a difference by dedicating their

‘Eight Over Eight’” event on May 2. In celebration of Older Americans Month Month, seven residents were honored by Cedar Village residents, staff, and their families in the first “Resident of the Month” ceremony on May 5. These seven are representative of their peers who have lived through wars and hard times, as well as in a period of unprecedented prosperity.

On May 4, Robert Rosen, board member, spoke to residents at the Cedar Village tenants meeting on May 4, offering tips on important financial issues for seniors. Rosen encouraged seniors to be observant of their financial managers

time and talents to both the Cincinnati community and the Jewish community, were honored at an “Eight Over Eighty” event on May 2. In celebration of Older Americans Month, Cedar Village recognized Wilbur Cohen, Dave Jacobson, Bob Kanter, Florence Lieberman, Lou Nidich, Sue Ransohoff, Dick Weiland, and Florence Zaret. They were nominated to receive this honor by members of the greater Cincinnati community and selected by a Cedar Village committee.

Montgomery from page 9 OtoLens by Starkey. The OtoLens is a completely invisible hearing aid. It uses the latest technology available and is placed deep into the ear canal. This placement has two advantages: it keeps the aid completely unable to be seen, and uses the natural filtering of your outer ear to produce enhanced audibili-

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ty. Montgomery ENT Center is now proud to announce that they have a hearing solution to suit every patient's needs. Do your ears a favor and celebrate Better Hearing Month by scheduling an appointment today to have your hearing checked. Call Montgomery ENT Center at 891-8700.

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Sleep apnea patients rave about CPAP alternative Do you snore and suffer from sleep apnea?

Have you tried CPAP but just can't tolerate it? At Cincinnati Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Kitzmiller sees patients every day with snoring and sleep apnea. Utilizing state of the art Oral Appliance Therapy, Dr. Kitzmiller and his uniquely trained team are able to offer their patients who suffer from this life-threatening condition a comfortable and effective treatment. An oral appliance is an FDA approved CPAP alternative that fits over your teeth and holds the lower jaw forward, keeping your airway open while you sleep.

A sleep apnea sufferer and oral appliance patient himself, Dr. Kitzmiller knows first hand the effects of sleep apnea and the benefits of his oral

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Dr. Kitzmiller treats his sleep apnea patents with Oral Appliance Therapy.

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Play it safe with help from Milford Pharmacy You’re truly cared about at Milford Pharmacy & Wellness Center. Not only is the staff focused on treating ailments, but educating their patients about prevention.

“This goes back to having a wider scope of practice,” said owner and pharmacist Jeff Hill. “We do more than treat injury, but look at one’s total health, offering education on wellness and prevention.”

That’s one reason they were invited to participate in the Clermont County Senior Safety Program, organized by the Clermont County Health District. The focus of this program is injury prevention.

Falls are the leading cause of in-home injury and related death among older adults. Every year, an average of nearly 5,000 Americans age 65 and older dies as the result of a fall-related injury.

Hill said they’re focused on identifying medications that may increase the chance of falling.

“We’re working with the health district on this program to help identify these situations,” Hill explained. “We’re honored to play a role in its design and implementation.”

Milford Pharmacy is also helping to educate the public on simple ways to fall-proof the home.

Falls are often due to hazards that are easy to overlook, but easy to fix, like

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Owner and Pharmist Jeff Hill shows off a knee walker.

keeping common pathways clear, removing throw rugs, and removing electrical cords from a pathway.

Other important things to do in order to prevent falls, according to Hill is to begin a regular exercise program, have your health care provider review your medicines, and have your vision checked.

“These are common sense changes anyone can make,” Hill said. “A fall in the home can lead to a broken hip that often leads to a debilitating recovery and admission to nursing agencies and can reduce life expectancy.

Doing your best to prevent that is a no brainer.”

For helpful mobility and other safety supplies, Milford Pharmacy & Wellness Center is the place to visit. They have everything from canes to traditional walkers to the popular Rollator. They also have knee walkers,

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an alternative to crutches, for those who prefer a more comfortable means of mobility after surgery.

Milford Pharmacy even offers wheelchair rentals.

They also offer lift chairs that “fit hand in glove with fall prevention,” Hill explained.

“It affords a great deal of comfort but brings with it a level of assurance that you can be more mobile in a safe way,” he said.

Visit www.milfordrx.com and click the link Home Medical Supplies for more helpful information.

“This is all a part of our specialized practice that most other pharmacies and big-box environments don’t offer,” Hill explained.

There’s also that personalized care.

“Tired of store greeters?”

Hill asked. “Come in to Milford Pharmacy and meet the store owner for your durable medical equipment needs.”

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Cincinnati doctor saving lives of Fibromyalgia patients It’s unbearable. The pain does not stop. You’re tired, you can’t sleep, you can’t concentrate. This is real - it’s Fibromyalgia.

According to the Web site www.myfibro.com, about 3.7 million Americans have this chronic syndrome. That is one in every 73 people. Those with this condition suffer so deeply, physically and emotionally, forgetting what it’s like to live life. They’ve been to the doctor, even the chiropractor and nothing, nothing has helped. The suicide rate among those with Fibromyalgia is increased 20-fold. There, however, is hope.

“In my 17 years of practice, I’ve never seen the dramatic results I’m seeing, with this new test and treatment program. It’s been amazing,” said Dr. Daren Mazzone of Healing Touch Wellness, a Neurologic Relief

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Centre of America facility.

Healing Touch Wellness, located at 443 W. Loveland Avenue in the historic district of Loveland, is one of only 180 Neurologic Relief Centers in North America using a new breakthrough testing and treatment that is not only changing the lives of Fibromyalgia patients, but saving their lives. “We’re tapping into the body’s own healing resources to correct the cause of this debilitating syndrome. Our relief test usually alleviates a percentage of your symptoms at the time of testing. Your resulting comfort from the test alone lasts anywhere from minutes to days.

This is a very direct way of determining whether or not the treatment can help.” Dr. Mazzone said. The best thing is that with a simple 10-minute test, Dr. Mazzone can tell if the break-

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through treatment will work on your condition. The initial consultation and test are free. If the patient tests well, the patient will be scheduled for a full examination where Dr. Mazzone will ultimately determine if he will accept their case. Dr. Mazzone only accepts the cases he feels he can truly help.

“Based on prior unsuccessful treatments of their condition we find that patients are usually skeptical, but this program is different from everything else they have seen. We’re finding that as a result of the program patients are healthier and happier,” Dr. Mazzone said. Results have been “miraculous” in conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s, Autism and other complex neurological diseases. Dr. Mazzone’s philosophy is simple yet profound. It is to help as many peo-

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ple as possible reach optimal health. His natural drug free approach focuses on correcting the underlying cause of your health problems and not just covering up symptoms. According to Mazzone: “We know that most people are looking for and ‘believe in’ a natural solution. We are that solution! I truly believe in changing the world patient by patient.”

During the past 17 years, Dr. Mazzone, DC has developed a reputation as being one of the most caring and compassionate doctors in the city. He resides in Loveland with his wife, Tracy, their newborn son Marcus, and dog Bubbles. He is a graduate from the prestigious Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis and the University of

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SCUBA diving: try it, you’ll like LOVE it Jim Barrie wants to share his love for SCUBA diving, so he’s letting everyone try it for free.

His dive shop, The

Scuba Shack, (www.TheScubaPlace.com ) located in Florence, is offering a free “Try SCUBA Experience” to

anyone interested in diving.

“SCUBA diving is not a sport. It’s not a hobby. It’s a lifestyle! We want to expose as many people as we can to this exciting way of life.” Barrie said.

The Scuba Shack conducts free one-hour dives every Saturday.

Barrie has owned The Scuba Shack for 11 years, and in that time has been told by countless people that they would love to try diving. He knows that if they do, they’ll love it!

So he wants to give them the opportunity.

All those who would like to try SCUBA diving will be geared-up and go for a dip in The Scuba Shack’s indoor, heated, 10 foot-deep, diver training

pool.

The dives are led by The Shack’s certified instructors.

Reservations are required, and can be made by calling 859-2831550.

The Scuba Shack also offers SCUBA certification training. Through comprehensive classroom and pool training, divers learn proper technique, safety measures, and how to use the equipment.

Divers certified at The Scuba Shack are given unlimited training classes at no extra charge.

The Shack also provides unlimited access to their pool and use of SCUBA equipment for certification students.

Once certified, a diver is

ready to go on one of the shop’s many trips to dive locations in the United States and abroad.

In the next 14 months, The Shack will lead trips to locations such as: St. Lucia, Hawaii, Bonaire, Cozumel, Florida, Fiji, and the Bahamas. Pricing varies by destination.

Many trips are enjoyable for both divers and non-divers, so the diver can easily bring a spouse or friend. However, trips specifically for divers are noted.

“There’s nothing quite like a group trip” said Barrie. “Both divers and non-divers come back with a group of new friends, having seen some of the world’s most beautiful locations” he said.

Healing from page 13 Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada. His experienced work staff consists of wife Tracy, Kim Shearer of Lebanon, Betina Clust of Batavia, and massage therapist Joy Lake of Loveland.

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Mercy St. Theresa enjoys beautiful views, home-like feel November 2010 will mark the 17th year that Mercy St. Theresa has called Mariemont home.

Offering Residential Care suites for various levels of need, as well as long term nursing care and inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation/skilled nursing, Mercy St. Theresa has undergone many changes over the years - all while remaining focused on their first priority - taking care of residents.

Before moving to the Mariemont location, residents of Mercy St. Theresa lived in Silverton, just miles away from Mariemont. In fact, some of the volunteers helped to bring the residents to the “new” location - transporting them in buses, and in some cases, their own vehicles!

“Many people know our building as the former Our Lady of Mercy

Hospital,” says Mercy St. Theresa Executive Director Debbie Welker.

“We hear daily how someone gave birth to their children here or brought someone in for a broken arm or procedure.” After Our Lady of Mercy Hospital closed, the building remained empty for a few years until it was renovated to become the “new” Mercy St. Theresa senior living community.

The current building is home to more than 120 residents, including 72 residential care suites and 100 dually certified (Medicare/Medicaid) nursing beds. Over the past few years, Mercy St. Theresa has expanded its therapy department to include more treatment space in order to accommodate the growing number of residents/patients that require a short-term rehabilitative stay following a hospital procedure.

On any given day you will find the community brimming with activity, whether it be at social events, such as the annual Sweetest Day Dance, the craft-making with the “Monday Crafters,” the traditional “all night” bingo event, or a lively game of chair volleyball.

“It's what makes Mercy St. Theresa so special,” explains Jeanne Bilyeu, Director of Activities. “We do whatever we can to make our residents feel at home – and part of that is having a great time!”

Recently, Mercy St. Theresa added a brand new veranda to accommodate those residents and families that wanted an outdoor area to enjoy the breathtaking view of Mariemont and surrounding community. Through generous donations from local supporters and businesses, the veranda opening was celebrated on

May 12 with a balloon release, refreshments and good company. The celebration also helped recognize National Nursing Home week, and was just one of the many events taking place at Mercy St. Theresa that week.

Mercy St. Theresa is a part of Mercy Health Partners, an integrated healthcare delivery system including six hospitals, three health and wellness centers, eight senior living communities, weight management programs, physician offices and much more.

Mercy St. Theresa is

offering incentives for their Residential Care suites. For more information on Mercy St. Theresa and the Mercy Circle of Caring, please visit www.emercy.com/seniorliving.

On the cover: St. Theresa residents Ruth Keefe, Sister Elizabeth Lang and Loretta Kochjoined Mercy Senior Health & Housing President Jason Niehaus and St. Theresa Executive Director Debbie Welker in the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon.

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