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Home Home, safe home, with some simple updates N inety percent of homeowners plan to stay in their homes for as long as their health permits, according to “Kitchen and Bath Business” magazine. And, as the place that you spend a majority of your time, your home can play a big role in your health and happiness.

Follow these simple hints to ensure you are living a happy and healthy lifestyle.

Sanctuary or safety hazard?

Most of us look forward to our daily shower or bath as a time to relax and unwind. However, a disproportionate number of fall-related injuries (70 percent) occur in the bathroom – especially getting into and out of the bath or shower. Keeping your bath a sanctuary rather than a safety hazard is simple.

Some brands, offer a variety of easy-touse, easy-to-install and inexpensive bath safety items like grab bars, tub grips, shower chairs and transfer benches.

Let there be light It’s no secret that lighting can make or break the ambiance of a room, but did you also know that by age 60 the average person requires 15 times more lighting than when they were 10 years old?

Lighten up your mood and your home with new metal halide lamps. Metal halide is an improved lighting technology that is the closest simulation to natural sunlight, making everyday tasks such as reading, writing, sewing and cooking easier. It also boasts long life and energy efficiency.

Make your bathroom a safe sanctuary with simple updates.

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Let an ‘angel’ help

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n a perfect world, you would be able to take care of your aging parent in your home or theirs, relying only on family to help you.

But the reality is that caring for an aging or ill parent is a full-time job that can take a toll on the caregiver; add to that the demands of raising a family, working, and other responsibilities, and chances are you’ll need a little assistance along the way. That’s where the angels come in.

Visiting Angels provides senior homecare to help elderly and older adults continue to live in their homes. These caring, experienced home caregivers provide up to 24-hour care in the comfort of your own home. You can be confident that your caregiver is qualified and has excellent references.

“We take great pride in our caregivers” said Kevin Sesher, of Visiting Angels. “We hire only quality caregivers who pass a rigorous screening process including a background check.”

The staff at Visiting Angels works with each family Angel’s Touch see page 7

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Make the move to Maple Knoll Village N

ew Year's resolutions… each year they are made and just a few short days, weeks or months later, they are broken. Make this year different and finally make the move you've wanted and enjoy the active lifestyle available at Maple Knoll Village! Maple Knoll offers all the amenities and activities you need, everyday.

This facility offers the continuum of care for those 55 and better and provides the security, and care needed in the years you want to spend without worries. Maple Knoll is a petfriendly, non-profit retirement community offering exceptional amenities like a club room, café, bank, the Hemsworth Wellness Center and convenient access to restaurants, shopping, physician's offices, major thoroughfares, places of worship, parks and local attractions.

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Maple Knoll Village….

Everything You Need to Live Life!

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ence a dynamic atmosphere where they live life.

The moment you step foot on campus, you realize our residents love to call Maple Knoll Village home. With 279 villas and apartments, 60 assisted living apartments, and the 186-bed nursing facility and rehabilitation center there is a new home perfect for everyone. With everything you need you can certainly Live Life At Maple Knoll Village!

New funding options are now available including a plan requiring only 30 percent of

a traditional declining entrance fee for some cottages. With this plan you can keep more of your money in your own pocket, but still enjoy the maintenance free lifestyle available at Maple Knoll Village.

The moment you step foot on campus, you realize residents love to call Maple Knoll Village home …

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If you would like more information about living at Maple Knoll Village, please call 7822717 or feel free to visit on the Web at www.mapleknoll.org.

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A Declaration of Independence: The Bayley Plus Membership Program

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eople resoundingly describe the Bayley Plus Membership Program with one word: Liberation. The program gives members the freedom to make everyday living easier with just one phone call.

Simple tasks are taken care of by trusted resources, and everything is managed by our dedicated Outreach staff. Who, by the way, also follow up on every request to make certain that all details are properly attended to. It's the next best thing to having a personal assistant!

Bayley Plus also provides a helping hand to those who are typically called on to assist with the daily chores and to-do's for their adult relatives.

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lies universally cite the peace of mind in having someone they trust do the legwork in handling the tasks that become increasingly more challenging to manage.

The entire experience is personal and customized.

Our staff get to know members on an individual level, making it easier to help out and even anticipate needs. Director Kathy Baker attributes the success of this first-of-itskind program to Bayley's visionary approach, “We are driven, every day, to come up with innovative ways to serve our community. This service arose out of a need to help those adults who are living independently in the community, but just need that extra hand-without having to solely rely on fami-

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ly or friends.”

What the Bayley Plus Program provides The program has been thoughtfully designed to include all those services that extend that needed extra hand. Bayley Plus Membership Program core services include: • Rides • Shopping • Meal and grocery delivery • Housekeeping • Home repair/handyman services • Home health assistance • Errands • Home maintenance checks • Snow removal (shoveling) But what's extraordinary about this particular program is that it's constantly growing and

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evolving. It isn't uncommon that a member simply mentions that a new service would be helpful, and voilá, the service is available to all members.

It's definitely a program for the members, by the members.

And then the perks...

In addition to access to the complete menu of services, membership, as they say, has its privileges.

Further benefits to membership include reduced rates on many of the services provided through the program, free passes to the Fitness Club, and discounts to programs at the Wellness Center. But what is held dear to most participants is the new social network they've built through the program. The Bayley Plus Program frequently hosts social and

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cultural events that are offered exclusively to their members. For those members who like to get out and about, it's a great opportunity to meet new friends and spend time with people who share common interests.

Specialty clubs and hobby opportunities will be introduced to members upon request.

Just last month, members enjoyed a Christmas Tea celebration with joyful Christmas music provided by harpist Nancy Bick Clark of Creative Aging Cincinnati.

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In October 2009, Cedar Village residents were able to go on the “ultimate field trip” with a 10-day mission trip to Israel.

Life begins at Cedar Village For the last 13 years, Cedar Village has been home to nearly 280 seniors in the Greater Cincinnati community. Despite many changes over the course of these years, the mission of the organization has remained consistent-to make aging a fulfilling and enriching experience.

That simple phrase means a lot of things-it means a holistic approach to providing for the mind, body and spirit.

It means meeting individuals where they are and recognizing that, regardless of illness or disability, people can still grow, learn and develop.

It means that a major focus of Cedar Village is on programming, creating those opportunities that will enhance the lives of those for whom we care.

Cedar Village has a large and active programming department and activities are specifically designed to meet varying needs.

For example, on Cherry, the secure dementia unit, a dedicated program staff member offers a full calendar of activities designed to reach those whose disease process impairs cognitive function and speech.

Using music therapy, special art programs and other modalities can help “unlock” the memories that remain.

One unique component, piloted on the Cherry unit and now moving beyond into other parts of the Health Care Center is a program called Opening Minds through Art (OMA).

A product of Cedar Village’s partnership with the Scripps Gerontology Center of Miami University, OMA is

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built on the principles of adult education, art and gerontology.

It is not about creating art with dementia residents, it is really about fostering the ability of those individuals to still appreciate new experiences and make choices.

The products of this program are remarkable and are on display, at the end of each program semester, in the Art Gallery at Cedar Village.

Also unique to Cedar Village are our Berg and Harkavy funds which provide a rich and full program of entertainment and education for residents.

Through these endowed funds, we are able to bring speakers in on a variety of topics as well as entertainment from the ballet to musical troupes.

And, we are able to take residents on a wide variety of outings – including the theatre, opera, symphony, baseball games, community programs and more.

In October 2009, nine Cedar Village residents were able to go on the “ultimate field trip” by participating in a 10day mission trip to Israel.

This mission trip was a remarkable experience. It made Cedar Village the first retirement community in the country to take a second mission to Israel, our first was in 2007, and the first to ever do a B’nai Mitzvah Mission, allowing residents to celebrate their first, or second, Bar or Bat Mitzvah at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

When it’s said life begins at Cedar Village – it’s meant . It is their commitment and their privilege.

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Care available where you’re comfortable

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can also prevent early admission to a nursing home. Their compassionate staff includes Registered Nurses, Certified Nurse Aides, personal care assistants, homemakers and companions.

In 2006 Private Home Care started the PHC Foundation to help meet the growing demand for in-home health and personal care services for older, less fortunate adults in the Greater Cincinnati area. They sponsor many fundraisers throughout the

eing able to stay in your home for as long as possible is the goal of many of our seniors today. Private Home Care enables its clients to do so by offering a complete range of health care and housekeeping services in the privacy of your own home.

Private Home Care provides an affordable alternative for those who do not require hospitalization, but could use some added assistance. Their services

year to raise money for clients that cannot always afford their services.

Currently, they are offering a cookbook with delicious family recipes for only $10 and all of those proceeds go directly back into the Foundation.

In 2009 they partnered with Community Services West to provide services to the indigent blind and vision impaired. The program, called Vision-Aide, enabled Private Home Care to

reach a broader population and help clients with transportation needs, home delivered meals and other social services needs. It was a great benefit to the community and Private Home Care is hoping to secure funds that will allow them to continue the program throughout 2010.

For more information on Private Home Care, visit its Web site at www.privatehc.com or call to schedule an appointment at 662-8999.

Angel’s Touch from page 3 to develop an individualized program to manage the daily needs of the client. In addition to offering joyful companionship, Visiting Angels will also do light housekeeping, errands, prepare meals, laundry, shopping, medication

reminders and much more.

Visiting Angels has offices in Florence and Cincinnati.

For information visit the Web site www.angelsnky.com or call 859-647-6770 for Florence and 598-6770 for Cincinnati.

Bayley from page 3 the gathering-one attendee noted that the experience outshined the traditional Christmas tea she'd been to in Londonthat this will become an annual event.

Members are highly anticipating the upcoming Mardi Gras party, when renowned jazz musician Ricky Nye will set the mood for the festive occasion.

In a time when people are remaining in their homes longer, it makes absolute sense that a program like this would

become available to individuals before they would normally consider other living arrangements. Bayley Plus enables adults to live a healthy, active life in their own homes and neighborhoods.

Bayley Plus Membership Program representatives hold regular information sessions and are also available to meet individually with anyone who's interested in their services. Call 347-5510 for more information.

Home from page 3 Breathe easier More than half the American population (55 percent) tests positive for at least one allergen, while more than 16 million adults and nearly 7 million children have asthma, according to WebMD. With that in mind, it’s essential to keep your family protected from indoor irritants.

Air purifiers use a HEPA filtration system to remove up to 99.97 percent of allergy-causing airborne particles.

Additionally, it is wise to change your furnace filters regularly to remove airborne irritants and also extend the life of the mechanical system.

Conquer clutter Organization experts report that we only use about 20 percent of our “stuff”

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regularly. With that in mind, purging your home of these unused items can make you feel more organized, while making your home feel more open, easier to keep clean and dust-free.

Take control of clutter by acting like you are moving. If you wouldn’t make the effort to pack and relocate items – get rid of them.

And, by selling your unwanted goods or donating them to a local charity you may earn a few extra dollars to reinvest into your home.

With a few simple and inexpensive updates, you’ll soon be living a happier, healthier life.

For more information about Home Care by Moen bath safety products, visit homecare.moen.com.

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Self Memories of your loved one

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amilies preparing for a funeral have many tasks to perform including making poster boards to display pictures of their loved one.

When the funeral ends, someone takes the boards home and spends time detaching the pictures from the tape or glue that was used to secure them.

The original photos are damaged with little hope of getting them back to their original condition.

There is nothing to keep

and display, much less share with other family members.

We offer families a unique and personal way to remember their loved one. We do this by scanning printed pictures, newspaper clippings, award certificates, etc. and combing them with digital photographs.

The result is an electronic image custom designed, professionally framed and delivered in time to be viewed at the

visitation.

After the funeral, the family can display these custom framed images in their home forever.

All of the original items are returned to the family in the same condition they gave them to us.

These prints can be reproduced to allow multiple family members to display them in their home as well.

For more information call Creative Memories at 607-3628.

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The best solution for missing teeth and slipping, uncomfortable dentures According to the National Institute of Health, 64 percent of the U.S. adult population are missing one or more teeth.

Over 40 million are edentulous (missing all of their teeth). The New York Times reported 25 percent of those 65 years of age or older have lost all of their teeth.

If a patient has dentures for many years, there comes a time when they can no longer function properly due to the continued bone resorption (bone loss).

This problem is magnified in the lower jaw.

A recent study shows that extensive use of denture adhesives can lead to neurological disorders.

Johns Hopkins University published an article in AARP News stating that of the 10 most important health tips, No. 4 was do dental implants instead of dentures, especially the lower one.

Patients with implant stable teeth can eat a more healthy diet, fruits, vegetables and food high in fiber.

A lower denture can be stabilized with as little as two implants offering a low cost approach. It is also recommended that patients with advanced periodontal (gum) disease should have the condition treated, the hopeless teeth removed and replaced with dental implants.

Gum disease can lead to more serious health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and shown in a recent study, pancreatic cancer.

What is a dental implant? A dental implant is a titanium root shaped

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device with a special surface that allows for a strong bone bond.

Dental implant placement is an in office procedure performed under local anesthesia and for apprehensive patients, conscious sedation. Post operative discomfort is no more severe than a simple extraction.

Patients that are missing one tooth or must lose a tooth that can’t be saved wonder if they should replace it with a bridge or an implant.

According the American Dental Association, the average life of a bridge is 7-9 years, whereas a single dental implant has predictability of 25 years or more.

Dr. Jack Hahn of the Cosmetic & Implant Dental Center is a pioneer in implant dentistry and has developed techniques and devices that are used worldwide.

He is the inventor of the world’s most widely used implant system and has successfully placed over 30,000 dental implants.

The Cosmetic & Implant Dental Center has their own in-house dental laboratory with experienced technicians.

Patients are never without teeth during treatment and in some cases, permanent teeth can be placed the same day of implant placement.

The in-house dental laboratory has many advantages. The doctor, patient and technician work together in order to obtain the most optimum functional and cosmetic result. There is also a sub-

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stantial savings in time and expense to the patient.

At the consultation appointment, the doctor will go over the patient’s health history, take special X-rays with a machine that allows for computer treatment planning for precision implant placement. Dr. Hahn and his staff will thoroughly explain the various treatment options.

Call the Cosmetic & Implant Dental Center to schedule your free consultation at 281-2333.

Dr. Hahn is a diplomate and past president of the American Board of Oral Implantology & Implant Dentistry.

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Art therapy can heal the mind, body and soul.

Art therapy: healing the mind, body and soul

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child expresses feelings of depression and anxiety after a natural disaster.

An adult copes with the aftermath of an abusive relationship.

A senior citizen recovering from a stroke makes strides to improve his speech and motor functions.

With each of these scenarios, art therapy can provide opportunities for healing and offer a proven method for individuals to overcome hardship.

Art therapy is, “the therapeutic use of art-making within a professional relationship, by people who experience illness, trauma or challenges in living and by people who seek personal development,” according to the American Art Therapy Association. Through creating and reflecting on art, individuals are given the opportunity to cope with symptoms, stress and traumatic experiences in a creative, stress-free environment.

You can help those close to you who might be struggling by sharing the benefits of art therapy or by volunteering with an art therapy program in your area.

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Here are a few examples of people who have experienced the benefits of art therapy firsthand: • Kevin Rice is the hospital outreach artist in residence for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.

“Our hospital outreach program uses art to help patients gain some sense of control over their own lives in the midst of a serious illness,” says Rice. “I’ve learned never to underestimate the power of art with all the kids I’ve had the opportunity to meet.”

organization that works to promote the return and recovery of combat veterans from all branches of the United States armed forces, agrees: “We recently opened an art studio to help veterans and their families learn about art as a way to improve the functional capabilities of those with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury.”

• Elizabeth Cockey, art therapist and author, reinforces art therapy’s ability to help senior citizens suffering from depres•Survivors of natural disasters sion or cognitive impairment discan use art therapy to help overorders as a result of stroke or the come depression, anxiety and onset of dementia. Cockey says post-traumatic stress. Numerous the benefits of art therapy accounts of Hurricane Katrina include improved cognitive survivors credit art therapy as an memory function and motor effective treatment, especially for coordination, decreased dependchildren who create artwork to ence upon medication for stressexpress what they may not other- related disorders and increased wise understand or be able to put socialization among members of into words. the art therapy group.

While art therapy is on its way • Military veterans also bene- to becoming a recognized fit from the therapy that art promethod of treatment, programs vides. Tim Mayer, founder of often lack funding and materials.

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ing for the methodology grows, however, individuals and organizations are stepping up to offer their support. One such organization is Blick Art Materials, which has donated art materials and regularly sponsors initiatives in support of art therapy.

“As more programs around the country begin using art therapy as part of the healing and learning process, we’re excited and gratified to be part of this growing movement,” says Bob Buchsbaum, chief executive officer of Blick Art Materials. “In this current economic environment, it is often very difficult for schools, hospitals and VA centers to secure the funds needed to maintain their art therapy programs.”

To learn more about art therapy programs in your community and find opportunities for involvement, contact your local hospital or community center, or visit www.arttherapy.org. You can also join the discussion on art therapy and see examples of it in action at www.artally.org.

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Entertainment&Shopping A Sweet Life brings crafts, cupcakes to Colerain

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re you looking for a unique gift? Need custom items for work, school, child, or grandchild?

Want to refresh or update home decorations? A Sweet Life has all this and more.

Located on Colerain Avenue, owner Cheryl Cleary has joined together 30 local crafters to offer customers a specialty shop described as a year round craft

show.

The store carries gifts for children (Barbie & 18” doll clothes, hair bows, dresses, etc), co-workers (laser engraved custom desk accessories, frames, glasses), family members (jewelry, purses, stained glass, pottery, mosaic items), or home (candles, floral, quilted items, coasters, pillows, and unique bird houses).

A Sweet Life carries hand crafted, whimsical cards and fab-

ric gift bags to finish out your gift giving.

If you have a sweet tooth, A Sweet Life can readily satisfy it with 25 tasty cupcake flavors, fudge, chocolate-covered pretzels, and assorted candies.

Antiques and collectibles more your style? If so, there is a special section of the store set aside just for you.

Featured here are retired Precious Moments, Longaberger

Baskets and Very Important Bears, antique linens, metal signs, glassware, and gifts from days gone by.

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and A Sweet Life’s selection of candy, cupcakes, wood roses, candles, and more will make your gift giving a hit.

Place your cupcake and candy orders by Feb. 9 for Feb. 13 instore pickup. Make your life A Sweet Life.

Ten free activities for older adults

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oney is tight these days, especially if you’re on a fixed income. Just because you have to live on a budget doesn’t mean you have to live without some fun!

Here is a list of 10 free activities available for older adults.

Gallery openings and art walks

Volunteer to usher

Free activities at museums

Many local theater, opera and dance companies offer free activities like passing out programs and helping customers find their seats.

Look for free activities at your local museum.

Literary readings Check your local newspaper, public library, and bookstores for free activities like readings. You may even get the chance to meet an author or two and sample their work.

Art gallery openings often free, usually include wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a chance to meet the artists and gallery owners. Free lectures Colleges and universities, Open mic nights especially are great comLocal coffee houses munity resources for free and pubs typically proactivities, or events and vide an open microphone services at little or no cost. and performance venue for amateur musicians.

Not only can this be a fun Join a club There are lots of local night out, but you get a organizations with no chance to meet and supmembership dues that port local artists or even offer a variety of activities. share your talents!

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Join a book club Organize your own with a small group of friends, or join a group through your local library or bookstore.

Be a tourist at home Make an effort to step off your usual path, and explore a neighborhood or nearby attraction that you have never visited.

Go to the library Still the greatest resource in almost any community, the public library offers a rich collection of books and magazines, research and reference materials, and free Internet access. It’s also a place to find free activities.

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Relationships Seventy-nine million boomers will change the world – again

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hanging the world is not an easy assignment – but baby boomers did it once and they’ll do it again.

They tackled civil rights and women’s rights and ushered the country into the digital age of communication and entertainment media.

They demanded better health care and more efficient automobiles. They worked alone and worked together to influence both their neighbors and their political leaders. Their list of achievements over the past 60-plus years is undeniably remarkable.

The boomer generation has “never just migrated through stages of life,” says Ken Dychtwald, a specialist on aging.

“They always transformed them as they went … boomers are not going to grow old like any generations we’ve ever seen.”

And now this cohort of baby boomers – this largest of all generations, born between 1946 and 1964 inclusively – is redefining what retirement means and is on the verge of changing the world again through active volunteerism.

Sometimes referred to as the “Senior Tsunami,” this 79 million-member group will begin turning 65 in 2011 and while many now must work longer than expected, large numbers are

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still likely to commence rolling in waves out of the work force. This powerful tsunami will continue through 2029 and beyond.

Thrivent members to become involved or stay involved in an active and meaningful way.

Members were offered opportunities to help build homes in their own communities or they could Not content to sit on their laurels Thankfully, the boomer genera- travel in teams with like-minded people to help build homes in spetion is a generation with heart.

It’s a strong and healthy group cific U.S. locations or abroad.

Thrivent’s approach to connectwith a passion for helping others. ing with their own boomer memDemographers predict the boomers will live longer lives and bers through this alliance was remain in better physical condition highly successful.

They were correct in anticipatthan any predecessor generation. ing that hundreds of thousands of So, for many, knitting afghans them would be attracted to such an and raising roses will not suffice.

Volunteering will become the path- action-packed opportunity.

The tangible result is that in way of choice for many boomers. It just four years a combined total of will provide a way for them to more than 2,000 homes were built maintain a social network with people who express their values in in the United States and in over 30 other countries. similar ways.

Some volunteer experiences will also offer an element of adven- Retiring ‘to’ not ‘from’ Along with the sheer size of the ture – something many boomers boomer generation, its vision of an desire – without being unsafe or active retirement is what will spur disorganized. the group on to changing the world once again. In essence, Boomer-rich companies taking note boomers imagine themselves retirThrivent Financial for Lutherans, a Fortune 500 financial ing to a new life, rather than retiring from an old one. services organization based in They want to be part of someMinneapolis, Minn., has 2.6 million thing larger than themselves, members of which approximately something they can believe in. The 40 percent are baby boomers. opportunity to contribute someWhen Thrivent reached out to those members to determine what thing valuable and lasting, to engage their interests, skills and sorts of charitable activities the resources, to make a difference in a organization should support, the modicum of time and to slot in a resounding reply was Habitat for bit of adventure will become paraHumanity. mount.

Many of these 45- to 60-someOne of the ways they will meet thing Thrivent members were all those criteria is through volunalready pounding nails on Habitat construction sites across the nation. teerism. The legacy of millions of They wanted Thrivent Financial to learned, talented, self-sacrificing people stepping forward to help support those efforts. those less fortunate is thrilling to Based on that information, the company formed a four-year $125 consider.

Imagine a more compassionate million alliance with Habitat for world where millions are volunHumanity International, called teering and benevolence is the new Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity. The alliance supported norm. Those boomers just might pull it off – based on sheer numnot only the work of the popular bers, if nothing else. home-building nonprofit, it also Courtesy of ARAcontent provided an enhanced means for

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Health&Care Curves welcomes Silver Sneakers members at no cost

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ast year, Curves, the leading fitness and weight management program created for women, rolled out the red carpet to members of the award-winning Healthways Silver Sneakers Fitness Program, the nation’s leading exercise program designed for older adults.

Silver Sneakers members are eligible to join Curves across Northern Kentucky at no cost.

“We are so pleased to welcome local Silver Sneakers members to Curves of Northern

Kentucky”, said Pam Westerman, owner of the Curves locations in Florence and Independence.

“As you age, your risks for debilitating disease increase, and being overweight or obese significantly adds to that risk.

At Curves, we have programs that help women of all ages do the three most significant things they can do to decrease their risks –

manage their weight, exercise regularly, and eat healthfully.”

Curves provides guidance to SilverSneakers female members on using strength training and cardiovascular-conditioning equipment, as well as other membership privileges, such as nutritional counseling and access to social and community activities.

Because of the hydraulic equipment used

at Curves, women of any age can get or stay strong.

This exercise helps to increase muscle tone, improve flexibility, enhance endurance and stamina, improve blood circulation, help balance, reduce the risk for chronic disease, and much more.

There are more than 2.5 million women in the U.S.

who are eligible for the Silver Sneakers program.

So, if you are Medicare-eligible, check with your insurance carrier to see if you are also Sliver Sneakers eligible.

If so, call 1-800CURVES30, visit curves kentucky.com, or make your way to the nearest Curves to sign up for free.

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Mercy’s Senior Health & Housing Services

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n important part of the Mercy Circle of Caring is Mercy's senior health and housing services. “Many people are not necessarily familiar with senior services until they are faced with a situation that stimulates it,” explains Kelly Martin, director of business development for Mercy's Senior Health & Housing Services.

“Many people are familiar with our hospitals and healthplexes, as well as our numerous physician and specialist offices. Mercy's senior services are conveniently located around the Cincinnati and Hamilton areas in order to work hand in hand with our other services.”

Mercy Franciscan at West Park will celebrate 27 years of serving the west-side of Cincinnati this year.

Complete with a newly renovated beauty salon, bank, restaurant-style dining room, piano lounge, activity rooms, chapel and more, West Park is located off of Ferguson Road, less than a mile from Mercy Hospital Western Hills.

West Park is also the home of DaySTAE (Success Through Activities and Environment), a program created for residents suffering from Alzheimer's disease and/or related dementia.

Mercy Franciscan Terrace is one of the best kept secrets in Springfield Township! Located behind the St. Clare Convent, the Terrace offers all private rooms in a breathtaking, private setting.

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Mercy’s senior health and housing services are an important part of the Circle of Care.

able at the Terrace, along with the DaySTAE program. The unique, large, beautiful chapel is a sacred place that many residents frequent daily at the Terrace.

Mercy St. Theresa is located atop the hill overlooking historic Mariemont on the east side of Cincinnati. It boasts beautiful views, great amenities and a full continuum of care.

The DaySTAE program is also offered at Mercy St. Theresa. Mercy St. Theresa is home to a variety of programs, including their annual Bingo Marathon, that often goes well into the night!

They also enjoy their 'Raise the Flag” program each year, honoring resident veterans, as well as chair volleyball and an Alzheimer's support group for families and community members.

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Mercy Franciscan at Schroder is constantly buzzing with activity, be it their annual Card Party & Flower Sale, Rib Dinner or Western Days!

The residents (and staff!) at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder certainly know how to have a great time. Cottage living, residential care apartments and short and long term nursing care are all available at Mercy Franciscan at Schroder.

Finally, StoneBridge at Winton Woods is a garden home community located adjacent to Winton Woods.

Surrounded by stunning wooded landscapes, StoneBridge offers a maintenance-free lifestyle, new friends, a full social calendar and a beautiful, onelevel home that is built to meet your needs.

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StoneBridge also shares the campus with Mercy Community at Winton Woods, which offers spacious apartments for independent seniors who meet age and income qualifications.

“Each campus retains its own character, reflective of the community in which it is located,” explains Martin. “We unite under common goals and a common mission, but are equally connected to our local communities.”

As part of a system of senior living communities, each site shares its expertise as part of a regional quality team consisting of leaders from all locations.

This quality team is composed of the Regional Medical Director, Dr. Victor Lee, and the directors of nursing and the executive directors from each site.

They meet at least monthly to measure their quality indicators and to assure that we are providing the best possible care to our residents. We are happy to be frequently ranked “5-Stars” in Quality (from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) at all six of our sites.

It is never too early to do your “homework” when considering senior living options for yourself or a loved one.

For more information on our locations, levels of care and amenities, please contact the site nearest you.

Also, for a limited time, we are offering move-in incentives with savings of up to $4,800 for new Residential Care residents.

Call for more details or to schedule your personal tour at your convenience.

Or, visit us at www.emercy.com/seniorliving.

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Hear for the new year

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uring your holiday visits with friends and relatives, did your loved one often misunderstand what was being said? Did he or she have trouble following the conversation at a holiday party? Were they hesitant to attend a family function because they were afraid they could not participate in conversations?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, your loved one may have a hearing loss. Hearing loss typically occurs gradually and sometimes can go unnoticed for years.

Start 2010 with a bang; make it your resolution to help a loved one Hear for the New Year!

According to a recent Better Hearing Institute (BHI) survey of nearly 47,000 households, more than half (51 percent) of new first-time owners of hearing aids indicated that family members were a key factor influencing their purchase of a hearing aid in 2008.

Fifty-five percent of new hearing aid users sought treatment once they realized through testing how serious their hearing loss was.

Hearing loss is one of the most commonly unaddressed health conditions in America today, and affects more than 34 million Americans. Six out of ten Americans with hearing loss are below retirement age.

Numerous studies have linked untreated hearing loss to a wide range of physical and emotional conditions, including irritability, negativism, anger, fatigue, tension, stress, depression, avoidance or withdrawal from social situations, reduced alertness,

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impaired memory, reduced job performance and earning power, and diminished psychological and overall health.

A comprehensive hearing test at The Place for Better Hearing is the way to get started. This is the easiest way to determine if your loved one has a hearing loss; most hearing losses can be treated with hearing aids.

Audiologists Dr. Laurie DeWine and Stefanie Godbey will perform a hearing evaluation and review the results of this evaluation immediately.

“Half of people with untreated hearing loss simply aren't aware of their hearing loss and the impact it has on their lives and the lives of their loved ones- while others deny or minimize their known hearing loss,” states Dr. DeWine.

“We are capable of explaining the results of your loved one's hearing test in several different ways, even with the help of computerized demonstrations. This ensures that the severity of their hearing loss is understood to its fullest degree.”

Dr. DeWine and Ms. Godbey can help your loved one choose the best hearing aids for them.

They will discuss their hearing test results, lifestyle, and communication needs. Remember, not all hearing aids are alike; hearing aids come in a variety of sizes, technology, and prices.

“Helping a loved one who isn't willing to help himself is one of the most painful challenges a family can face,” says Godbey.

“And helping a family member deal with hear-

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‘Your family is our family’

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udson Village Retirement Community takes their motto “Your family is our family” very seriously.

Their caring and professional staff is dedicated to meeting all of the residents’ health care, social, physical and spiritual needs.

Approved by Medicare and Medicaid, Judson is more than a place to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle without the concerns of home ownership.

It is a place where you can choose accommodations based on your individual needs and desired level of independence. In addition to Long-Term Care and Assisted Living, Judson recently underwent a $1.4 million renovation to add a short-term Rehabilitation Unit and a Memory Impairment Unit.

The Rehab Unit offers Physical,

Occupational and Speech Therapy.

Therapy staff are experienced in orthopedics, stroke and dementia issues.

Patients are comprehensively evaluated at admission to provide individualized treatment plans. Prior to discharge the patient’s home is evaluated for safety and equipment needs.

The Memory Impairment Unit is in a secured area and includes a specially equipped Dining Room. Staff work with the dementia residents’ remaining capabilities using a social model of care.

This care model has proven successful in slowing the progress of the disease while enhancing the residents’ quality of life.

To learn more, visit www.judsonvillage.com or call 662-5880 to schedule a tour of the facilities.

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Hear from page 16 ing loss is no exception.

However, the most loving course you can take with someone in denial over their hearing loss is to help them come to terms with it so they can seek treatment.”

The Place for Better Hearing provides state-ofthe-art hearing aids to help your loved one hear better. They are currently working with the most sophisticated hearing aids available today- S Series

by Starkey Laboratories.

The precision and flexibility of S Series gives hearing aids the ability to more accurately tailor

amplification for the hearing aid wearer's listening and lifestyle needs.

The Place for Better Hearing takes pride in working with Starkey Laboratories for their continued advances in providing groundbreaking technology and because Starkey is an American owned and operated company.

Make 2010 the year you help a loved one get motivated to address their hearing loss. By helping improve your loved one's hearing, you can improve their quality of life. To schedule an appointment, call 513-268-0919 or visit www.HearingBetter.net.

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isiting Angels is a non- medical home health care compa“I would like to recommend Visiting Angels to anyone who is in need of a ny serving the west -side home help services. It has been a lifesaver for our family. My parents are in and neighboring commutheir 90s and want to remain in their home. My mother has become his carenities, assisting elderly giver and was struggling physically and emotionally. I live out of town and adults who need care in was not able to give the constant attention I would have like to given to help order to live where they are the most comfortable – her and my father. Visiting Angels gave us that peace of mind. The people their own homes. they send are very helpful and have become part of our family. They not only Most older adults don't give my mom the help she needs with my father and the house but they also want to go into nursing are there to talk with and listen to them. There is nothing you can't ask them homes just because they need a little extra help to do and usually they are doing it without even being asked. The care and getting daily activities understanding of the stress and needs of the family is important in placing done. the right people and personalities together Visiting Angels exceeds at meeting Visiting Angels prothese needs. Just knowing they are there has helped our entire family feel vides older adults a more at ease as our parents continue to stay in their house. Visiting Angels means of staying in their own houses by sending has been the answer to our needs and would receive our highest recommenqualified, loving, compasdation.” – Debbie sionate caregivers. assure your love ones are We help with meals. also go to the store for We help with light We can cook breakfast, you and get the groceries housekeeping, Medication getting the medication lunch, and dinner. We can for you and bring them reminders, so you can rest they need.

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We also do the laundry, we wash and dry the clothes and put them away for you. We can help with personal Hygiene, such as bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth, shaving and helping getting dress.

The West-Side office is owned and operated by Michael Schroth. Mike has his Masters in Social Work. He worked at Geri Tech which provided psychological services to elderly adults in a nursing home for two years.

Mike worked at the AMEND program, a counseling program for

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Your family at Three Rivers Nursing and Rehab A t Three Rivers Nursing and Rehab you’re not just a patient or resident and you don’t just work there – you’re family.

Three Rivers, family-owned for more than 40 years, offers long and short-term physical, occupation, and speech therapies

on a full time basis.

Programs are specially designed according to the needs of the patient or resident. They aim to maximize the highest level of functioning and independence for each person.

Patient recovery and comfort are the top priorities. Many of the

staff members have been with the organization for 30 years. The staff is experienced and familiar to residents.

Catholic Mass and a protestant services are offered every Saturday. There’s lot’s of open common areas for residents and their visitors. Pets and children

are always welcome. And there’s even a home-like front porch with rocking chairs.

Three Rivers is located at 7800 Jandaracres Drive, in a quiet residential Cincinnati neighborhood.

For more information visit www.3riversnursing.com or call 941-0787.

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Try a designer hearing device for a new generation for free

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echnology is changing the way people hear with hearing aids in ways we never imagined possible, and design is changing the way people look in hearing aids in ways we’ve only dreamed of.

Come to our special event, Jan. 27-30 to find out how new technology can help you stay connected with the people and

things that matter most to you – and try on a hearing device that’s so sleek you’ll actually want to wear it!

The new Dual from Oticon is the ultimate combination of science and style.

You’ll be able to hear conversations and locate sounds in noise, watch TV at the same volume as the rest of the family, and

carry on a phone conversation with ease, all while sporting an almost-invisible hearing device.

Dual hearing devices are also fully compatible with ConnectLine, a range of plug-and-play Bluetooth accessories that can turn your devices into the world’s smallest wireless headset.

With ConnectLine, your Duals can wirelessly

connect to your cell phone, landline phone, MP3 player, TV, and just about any device with an audio output-all without interfering with the ability of others to use these devices as usual.

But don’t just listen to us – listen to Dual.

Join Christopherson & Clark Hearing Center for a special event, Jan. 27-30, to try these stylish and

natural-sounding devices for yourself.

They’re so sure you’ll love them that they’ll let you take Dual for a test drive. Use them at home, at work, and at play for two weeks – for free!

Call 598-9444 to schedule your appointment and free trial today, or for a free copy of the Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids.

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Mike was also Executive Director of the Family Nurturing Center, a child abuse prevention agency serving abused children in Northern Kentucky.

Additionally, Mike was Executive Director of Campbell Lodge Boys Home, a residential treatment facility for abused and neglected boys.

Mike is a very caring leader. He sincerely cares about each every one of his clients.

He goes above and beyond most people in

home care. He leads with his heart and it shows.

At Visiting Angels we provide 24-hour care seven days a week, 365 days a year. You pick the hours you need and the days you need us and there will always be an Angel standing by to help with all your needs.

We work and schedule holidays and weekends as well. We have very affordable rates.

The West Side office is excited about a new service being offered for 2010.

Presentations on Alzheimer's Disease will be offered to Senior Centers, YMCA's and branches of the Cincinnati Public Library.

Presentations will be not only to families but also professionals interested in further understanding the issues related to Alzheimer's' Disease, such as hospitals and Nursing Homes.

To schedule your presentation on Alzheimer's' Disease or for more information on services offered, call 598-6770 or visit www.visitingangels.com/cincinnatiwest.

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New solutions for staying young, healthy through HGH release

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s we grow older, we look forward to the changes that life brings – retirement, grandchildren, financial security and travel. Other changes that we might not accept so readily are the aches, pains and mental slowdowns that leave us longing for the good old days of our youth.

We think we have to put up with degeneration when aging, but that is not true. Staying active is key for a healthy lifestyle, but what else can we do to benefit our bodies as we age?

The human growth hormone (HGH) might be a key element in feeling your best as you age.

When HGH was first discovered, its only purpose was thought to be to stimulate body growth to

adult size. Recent studies have found that one of the main reasons the body ages is because of the decrease in HGH, which helps the body regenerate.

It is possible that aging symptoms – rise in blood glucose, high blood pressure and even skin wrinkles – can be treated by maintaining HGH levels in the body.

Receptor sites for HGH exist in almost every cell in the human body, so regeneration and healing effects can be quite comprehensive.

Until now, HGH therapy was injectable, costly and messy, available only to celebrities and the very wealthy. In 1997, a group of doctors and scientists developed an all-natural source-

product which causes your own natural HGH to be released again. GHR, manufactured by GlobalHealth Products, is a capsule that works as a natural releaser for HGH. It has no known side effects, unlike the synthetic version, and has no known drug interactions.

Aging baby boomers and seniors can feel young again by realizing HGH potential.

Some think that HGH is so comprehensive in its healing and regenerative powers that it has the capability to displace many prescription and non-prescription drugs.

HGH is known to help treat hemorrhoids, autoimmune diseases, macular degeneration, cataracts, fibromyalgia, angina,

chronic fatigue, diabetic-neuropathy, hepatitis C, chronic constipation, high blood pressure, sciatica, kidney dialysis, and heart and stroke recovery.

As seniors and others deal with health care coverage problems, it is important to look at what you can do for yourself to ensure your healthiness.

HGH can be particularly helpful to the elderly who, given a choice, would rather stay happy, healthy and independent in their own home. HGH gives the possibility of real health, not just treating sickness.

For more information on HGH and the GHR capsule visit www.BIEHealth.us or call 877849-4777.

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esley Community Services recently relocated to its new,

24,000 square-foot building in Price Hill, next door to the Hamilton County Emergency

Operations Center.

Stephen Smookler, Executive Director, stated, “Our new facility improves our ability to serve seniors and the disabled.

First, we will be more efficient with all operations under one roof.

Secondly, the additional refrigeration capacity will enable us to improve services for our Meals-OnWheels clients. Thirdly, we have more space to take on new programs and services to meet future challenges and needs.” To schedule a tour, call 661-2777.

Since 1992 the mission of Wesley Community Services (WCS) has been to foster and support sen-

iors seeking to remain in their home for as long as possible.

This is accomplished through the provision of essential home-based services, including homedelivered meals, specialized transportation, and homemaking services.

WCS also provides clients with free pet food and discounted veterinary services through its Pet Portions and PetKare programs.

WCS' WesleyLinks facilitated the creation of the Inspired Fitness program to provide homebound seniors with exercise buddies. (WesleyLinks is a non-denominational consortium of Cincinnati area churches whose pur-

pose is to help churches better serve seniors in their congregation.)

In 2009, WCS delivered more than 235,000 nutritious meals, all carefully prepared in our state-ofthe-art kitchen.

We provided over 32,000 one-way transports to medical appointments and employment sites of disabled individuals. We provided over 21,500 hours of services to seniors needing help with homemaking tasks.

WCS is the largest provider to be funded through the Hamilton County ESP levy and the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio. For more information go to: www.wesleycs.org.

Curves of Miami Heights rolls out the red carpet

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urves of Miami Heights is rolling out the red carpet to members of the award-winning Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program, the nation’s leading exercise program designed for older adults.

SilverSneakers members are now eligible to join Curves of Miami Heights at no cost.

“We are so pleased to welcome local SilverSneakers members to Curves of Miami Heights,” said club owner Teresa Sauer.

“As you age, your risks for debilitat-

ing disease increase, and being overweight or obese significantly adds to that risk. At Curves of Miami Heights, we have programs that help women of all ages do the three most significant things they can do to decrease their risks – manage their weight, exercise regularly, and eat healthfully.”

SilverSneakers members can stop in at the Miami Heights Curves, 3797 Shady Lane or Call 467-1189.

For more information about Curves of Miami Heights, please contact Teresa Sauer at 467-1189.

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ecovering from an accident or illness can be challenging, especially when that recovery cannot be done in your own home. For residents of Colerain Township and the surrounding areas, recovery just got a little easier thanks to Triple Creek Retirement Community.

Triple Creek is now offering private rehab suites for their Transitional Care residents. These private Transitional Care Suites (TCS) offer a special healing environment for patients who no longer require all the resources of an acute hospital, but who are still too sick or unable to be cared for at home.

“Our Transitional Care Suites are the right choice for care immediately after an acute care hospital

stay,” commented Rob Schoenefeld, Executive Director of Triple Creek.

“Because we offer a team of dedicated health professionals, a warm homelike atmosphere, and quality skilled nursing and comprehensive rehabilitation services, you will be able to recover in an atmosphere that is very conducive to getting strong and healthy.”

The focus of Triple Creek's Transitional Care Suites is to help individuals prepare to return home or to independent living after receiving the appropriate post-acute care. The length of stay for patients in the TCS can vary from just a few days to a month or more, depending on the patient's specific needs.

“During your stay, you'll benefit from an

individualized care plan and our state-of-the-art therapy gym,” continued Schoenefeld. “Our medical team promotes optimum levels of recovery and function by recognizing and intervening to meet your patient's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.”

Triple Creek's Transitional Care Suites include private bathrooms.

Suite amenities include electric beds, telephones and televisions. Triple Creek also offers restaurant-style dining with meals prepared by their award-winning campus Chef. Freshly baked bread, fresh fruits and vegetables, and regional selections are featured daily.

For more information, call 851-0601 or visit Triple Creek at www. triplecreekretirement.com.

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lovernook provides quality nursing care and rehabilitation, as well as one of the most progressive, effective wound care centers in the Tristate.

Clovernook is nestled into six park-like acres in the residential neighborhood of North College Hill and its caring professional staff is dedicated to serving the needs of the residents and their families.

The Progressive

Wound Centre was opened in 2004, due to Clovernook’s successes in healing vascular, venous, diabetic, surgical, pressure and complex wounds. The Progressive Wound Centre team uses state of the art products and innovative treatments.

With quality care, careful monitoring, and a unified team approach, the professionals at The Progressive Wound Centre advance healing in dramat-

ic ways. The Progressive Wound Centre is like no other in the region!

All rehabilitation therapies: Physical, Occupational, Speech, Respiratory, and Recreational are available to their residents.

Clovernook is Medicaid and Medicare certified and provides private pay, as well as some private insurances. They provide long-term and short-term care, and skilled and intermediate care.

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