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Creative ways for packing healthier school lunches Five tips to help.

How to get a custom closet for a do-it-yourself budget Great tips on how to get organized in an affordable way.

Editor’s note Last month we talked about decluttering your home. This month we’re tackling organization. And one of the most important parts of organization is your closet space!

Check out this month’s cover feature on “How to get a custom closet for a do-ityourself budget.” Yes, it’s possible – and the tips in this article will help you create your dream closet space! It’s the perfect project to start while the kids are heading back to school.

Speaking of the kids, also check out the article “Creative ways for packing healtiher school lunches.”

We hope you enjoy reading this issue.

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Topics Business 4 Local Goods • Services

Home 12 At Decor • Repair

& Fitness 5 Health Mind • Body • Spirit

13 Senior Living

11 Fall Leisure &

Entertainment Fun • Relaxing

Apartments • Care

Questions and comments can be sent to Editor Melissa Hayden c/o The Community Press/ 394 Wards Corner/Loveland, OH 45140 or e-mail mhayden@communitypress.com.

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Why didn't the roof last?

It is a common complaint: Roof shingles that fail too soon, leaving frustrated homeowners asking; why didn’t it last?

Roof Time has the answer. According to Justin Shoemaker, a company estimator, it has to do with far more than the shingles. “Shingles today are well made, but depend on what I call the ‘Energy Trilogy.’ he explains. “It’s due to the ventilation, insulation and radiation, not being properly balanced.”

The problem starts with unbalanced ventilation, not enough attic insulation, and no radiation barrier. Ventilation and insulation are now

required by code, but a radiation barrier is not.

Therefore, most builders and roofers don’t take it into consideration, according to Shoemaker.

Roof Time conducts a free Energy Audit checkup with every quote. By using a thermal image camera (like the ones the cable TV ghost hunters use) and digital thermometer, their estimators can pinpoint the problem areas that hide under the roof.

Roof Time is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and is one of only three roofers locally who have obtained the added certification as a TOP OF THE HOUSE

roofer- attic insulator.

A Roof Time quote includes options for installing a roof ventilation system that meets or exceeds the FHA specification; increases the attic insulation to the DOE recommended level of R-60, and installing a radiant barrier that reduces the attic’s temperature by as much as 50 degrees every day. Using these techniques Roof Time is confidant that most homeowners can extend their roof’s warranty.

“Homeowners tell us every day that when they compare our bid to other roofers, we are doing so much more; but our price matches up with their

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“...The Communty Press Readers’ Choice Favorite Roofer for 2009!” other quotes,” Shoemaker said. A proper attic will pay immediate dividends too, as you’ll be able to save 20% on your monthly energy bill and receive as much as $1,500 in tax credits.

Rooftime began back in 1995, when Ricky Feltner and his wife, Sandy, started a small family business. By 1999, Preferred Roofing’s four estimators (which included one son and one son-in-law) and terrific work crews had earned a ranking in the Top 100 Contractors in America, and had sales in excess of $2 million!

Ricky passed away at the end of 1999, and the company struggled to carry on without his dynamic leadership.

Today Ricky’s legacy has been preserved by no less than five roofing contractors that were once part of his vision, all successfully operating their own companies using the same principles and ideals he established over 15 years ago.

Roof Time is a true family-owned and operated business with deep community roots; over 15 year’s business experience, and is now into their third generation of serving Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.

Today, Sandy is still answering the calls (even at nights and on the weekends) and Ricky’s grandson Justin is now a project estimator.

Roof Time’s attention to the details has earned them the prestigious Angie’s List Super Service Award for the past four years in a row as well as The Community Press Readers’ Choice Favorite Roofer for 2009!

Estimators arrive on time and prepared, in neatly lettered vehicles and uniforms; inspect the attic portion of the roof, then inspect and measure from the roof top (not from the ground like most companies have started to do). An estimate can be prepared right from their vehicles or e-mailed back the same day!

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Scuba diving...

It’s like flying without wings When people think of scuba diving, many places come to mind – Fiji, Hawaii, the Cayman Islands, St. Lucia, the Bahamas, the Red Sea, Galapagos and Australia.

But what those same people may not realize is that every weekend, from June through October, hundreds of Cincinnati residents head out for a day or two of scuba diving at local recreational dive sites.

“Local scuba diving may not be diving in a tropical paradise, but it does allow certified scuba divers to enjoy a few of the things they love about diving, such as spending

Roof from page 4 Estimates are free and include color digital pictures of what they find. Roof Time utilizes all the best of today’s technology such as Thermal imaging cameras to pinpoint hidden leaks and decay, and satellite measurement software to offer “to the inch

measurements” for “to the penny pricing.”

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helicopters and other things to explore underwater at our local dive sites.”

The Scuba Shack is located on Kentucky Route 18, “just around the

dive buddies, driving to a local dive site, gearing up, and doing a few dives to depths of 20 to 40 feet.

Between dives, “surface interval” time is spent eating, socializing and planning the next dive.

“Because scuba diving is 95 percent social, divers also gather for The Scuba Shack’s many social gatherings known as Club Aquarius corner from Florence events,” said Barrie. “We Mall.” In addition to have ‘Shack Doggie’ cookscuba certification trainouts, ‘Walk In’ outdoor ing, The Shack offers certi- movie nights and travel fied scuba divers the parties, which are freopportunity to go on quently held on Shack’s instructor-escorted local Party Patch behind the dive outings most weekshop.” ends from June through If scuba diving is on October. They also conyour Bucket List of things duct several special event to do someday, The Scuba diving days that include Shack offers free “Try the Great Underwater Scuba” sessions in their Scavenger Hunt in indoor heated pool. Visit August, and the Great the Web site, Underwater Pumpkin www.TheScubaPlace.com, Carving Contest in or call 283-1550 for more October. information, or to schedA typical local dive day ule your very own Try consists of meeting with Scuba Experience.

“Because scuba diving is 95 percent social, divers also gather for The Scuba Shack's many social gatherings known as Club Aquarius events.” time in another world, and experiencing the weightless wonder of ‘flying without wings’,” said Jim Barrie the owner of The Scuba Shack in Florence.

“While there are no tropical fish or ocean sea creatures in our local waters, there are numerous fresh water fish and turtles. And even though there are no beautiful coral reefs here, there are a myriad of interesting rock formations and underwater plants. We also have plenty of sunken boats, airplanes,

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Customized care from Hill's Compounding Pharmacy If you’re like many women, when hormones are out of balance, you don’t feel like yourself.

Perhaps you’ve tried and tried and nothing seems to help, you’re frustrated – you’re desperate to find an answer.

Depending on your particular symptoms and time of life, there may be hope with customized hormone replacement therapy from Hill’s Compounding Pharmacy.

“We look at your own particular symptoms and time of life. One size doesn’t always fit all,” explains Jill Schad, RN. “We look at your symptoms, time of life, and goals of therapy.

Next, we work with your physician to create a customized formulation that’s right for you. For many typical menopausal symptoms that don’t respond to Pharmacist Jeff Hill. traditional therapies, we are a source for alternative treatment.”

To start, call Hill’s Compounding Pharmacy at 831-3735 to schedule a 90minute educational consultation.

During this session, Jill is given the chance to get to know and understand your situation. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase a saliva testing kit. Testing is painless and easy in your own home. Lab results are reported back to Hill’s Compounding who will follow up with you. Ultimately, you’ll need a physician’s prescription for the final formulation.

The Hill’s Compounding Pharmacy specialists will work together with you and your prescriber to provide customized hormone replacement therapy that provides the needed hormones in the most appropriate strength and dosage form to meet your specific needs.

“Hormone replacement therapy should be initiated carefully after a woman’s medical and family history has

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been reviewed,” said owner and pharmacist Jeff Hill. “Every woman is unique and may respond to therapy in her own way. Close monitoring and medication adjustments are essential.”

According to Jill, out of the hundreds of women she has helped in the last six years, many have reported success in reducing symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and others.

“It’s about improving the quality of life,” Jill said. “While we are dealing with real hormones and there are always risks associated with that, most women find side effects are minimal. I think women choose this option because today, many women are more informed about health options. Women want to make informed choices about women’s health issues.”

For more information, call Hill’s Compounding Pharmacy at 831-3735 or visit their website at www.HillsCompounding.com.

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Find hearing devices, prices that fit you best Have you ever wished you could try on a pair of hearing aids before buying them? Do you wonder which brand, style, color or level of technology would be the right fit for you, and if you’ll be able to afford the devices you like best?

Hearing aid design and technology have improved by leaps and bounds in the past hand-

ful of years, giving consumers more options than ever. The best way to determine if this breakthrough technology will help you hear better in the challenging environments that you face is to schedule an appointment for a demonstration.

That’s why Christopherson & Clark Hearing Center is holding Demo Days this month,

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Aug. 23 -27. There are devices at several price points from Oticon, Resound, Siemens, and Starkey in stock so you can see, touch, and – most importantly – hear what a difference a first pair or a new pair of hearing devices can make in your life. If you like what you hear and want to borrow the aids to try out in your own listening environ-

ments for a week, you’re welcome to do so.

Besides carrying the best technology for your lifestyle and hearing loss, Christopherson & Clark Hearing Center wants to protect your wallet in these difficult financial times as well. We carry hearing aids starting at $1,295, with everyday low prices designed to save you hundreds to thou-

sands of dollars off the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices-without coupons or gimmicks.

To schedule your free demonstration with a trusted hearing professional recommended over and over again by patients and doctors alike, or to receive your free copy of “The Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids,” call 598-9444 today.

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School districts throughout Ohio are participating in an effort to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities, birth through age 21. For children birth through age 2, a disability means that a child has a delay in one or more of the following developmental areas: Adaptive behavior, cognition, communication, physical development, sensory development, and/or social or emotional development.

For children ages 3 through 5, a disability means that a child has a documented deficit in one or more of the following developmental areas: Communication skills, hearing abilities, motor functioning, social/emotional behavior functioning, or vision abilities.

For school-age students, a disability means a person having one or more conditions such as autism, developmental handicap, hearing handicap, multi-handicap, orthopedically and/or other health handicap, severe behavior handicap, speech and language handicap, specific learning disability, traumatic brain injury, or visual handicap.

Many unidentified children with disabilities are preschoolers.

If you know a child you think may have a disability, please contact Susan Heitner, director of special services for Mt. Healthy Schools at 728-4444.

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Dr. Kitzmiller treats his snoring and sleep apnea patients with Oral Appliance Therapy.

Tired of snoring? Struggle with CPAP? Dr. Kitzmiller has a solution Do you snore or know someone who does? Do you have Sleep Apnea but struggle nightly with your CPAP machine?

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Burlington Pharmacy provides alternatives Burlington Pharmacy Health Care has provided answers and advice for patients and their caretakers for more than 34 years, and for the last six years, owners Steve Mueller and Angie Gambrell have added pharmaceutical compounding to the services they offer to their customers.

“The pharmaceutical tradition is rooted in compounding,” said Mueller, president and CEO of the company, as well as the pharmacist. “With changes in medicine necessary to living a longer life, there is a need for medicine to be more individualized to the patient, exactly as it was before World War II, although we have more knowledge now.”

Although there were some drugs that were produced in great supply during the war, like sulfa, penicillin, and morphine, once the war ended technology took over and companies started to mass produce drugs in order to make them more readily available.

“However, what we are finding is that over time, mass produced medicine doesn’t work on a lot of people because everyone is unique, and has a slightly different body,” explained Mueller.

“Suppose you have high blood pressure and the medicine you are on is not keeping the blood pressure under control. The doctor might double the dose, to see how it works, because that is the dosage in each pill. But maybe you only need one and a half, or one and a quarter dose to keep your blood

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pressure where you need it to be. If you come in to Burlington Pharmacy, we can discuss your medications, and see what alternatives are available, then discuss with your doctor what actual dosage will work for you.”

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All of the compounds used in the on site apothecary are FDA approved.

Only one other pharmacy in Northern Kentucky, and several in Cincinnati, are qualified to compound the chemicals to tailor the prescribed medicine to the patient, although there are others across the country, and the practice is gaining in popularity.

“We belong to Professional Compounding Centers of America, a group of pharmacies who banded together to underline our credibility and give our customers a greater sense of security,” said Mueller.

“Although we have always offered com-

pounding, having a professional organization behind us, as well as FDA approved ingredients, lends support with both patients and doctors.”

Currently Mueller does compounding in hormone, pain and thyroid drugs, for people and for animals, as he works with area veterinarians to provide the correct dosage of drugs for their patients.

Burlington Pharmacy, located on Northbend Road, is well renowned for providing walkers, wheelchairs, canes, prostheses and other needs of all patients, as well as over the counter drugs, shoes and stockings for diabetics, and braces for

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almost any kind of muscle or arthritic strain. But many people don’t realize that the same store they have gone to for all their medical needs and advice also can tailor their medicines.

“Even though we have been compounding, and we tell people that, I’m not sure people know what compounding is,” stated Mueller. “When you think of it as tailoring the medicine you need to what your body can tolerate, you can make the medicine work for you better, and you won’t have as many side effects, which can happen with

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Five creative tips for packing healthier school lunches

It’s that time of year again: Back-to-school season. Amidst the jampacked schedule of a child’s school day, it’s nice to know there is one area where parents make a difference – lunchtime.

The mission is to create a nutritious lunch that your hungry kids will look forward to eating. To help, here are five creative tips to selecting healthier options.

1. Color, color, color: Kids love color so make it a point to pick a different color for each day/week (or better yet, let them pick) and add it to your child’s lunch in fun ways. For example, on a purple day pack a small plum or handful of grapes. Red is fun if you pair raspberries and strawberry yogurt for dipping, and peaches or baby carrots make delicious orange options. It’s not only a fun way to get them excited about lunch, it helps introduce new fruits and vegetables they might have been uninterested in trying before.

2. Portion control: Finding pre-portioned snacks can help save both time and calories. Instead of reaching for bags of chips that can be higher in fat, try low-fat pretzels or 100-calorie snacks instead. Single serving snacks are perfect for on-the-go parents who appreciate the simplicity of putting a bag in a lunch box.

3. Fun surprises: Yes, some kids are content with the same lunch day after day after day, but for the ones who need variety, make it fun. Change it up and do something unexpected. For example, ever thought of making breakfast for lunch? Why not? Pack two or three small whole-grain pancakes with fruit and yogurt for toppings. To replace sugary juice, pack homemade fruit-flavored water in a reusable

bottle. Jazz up a typical sandwich by cutting it with a cookie cutter, and wrapping it in wax paper tied with a bow. A knock-knock joke or little stickers can add even more fun.

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Healthy balance talk series Shake Shack Nutrition is the place to be starting Monday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m.

The series concludes Monday, Sept. 27.

Ms. Niehaus-Beckner, Personal Wellness Coach, tells us she is offering a dynamic five-week talk series focusing on key areas of our lives that influence our mental, physical and spiritual well-being.

What are these crucial areas? They are Money Management, Nutrition,

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Exercise, Environment (home) and Mind (personal development).

According to Ms. Niehaus-Beckner, the idea for the series came to her after reading Dr. Pamela Peeke's Fit to Live.

This series is for you if you want to thrive rather than survive; to live with joy in the now; and to challenge yourself! The series is complimentary, but pre-registration is required. According to Ms. Niehaus-Beckner each

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guest will receive a complimentary tea, shake and gift bag.

Speakers include Investor Advisor Representative Shawn Patrick, Certified Personal Trainer Terri Rolfes, Corporate Trainer Suzanne Beckner, Lisa Benson, Benson Cleaning Services, and Personal Wellness Coach Laureen Niehaus-Beckner.

Call 574-7200 today to make your reservation.

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F A L L Healthy from page 10 4. Choose a theme: For example, create a picnic theme with turkey tortilla roll-ups and fruit kabobs.

For a tea party theme, make miniature sandwiches and include sliced cucumbers with fruity-tea. The possibilities are endless, so get your kids involved and asked them what fun lunch themes they would enjoy.

5. Plan ahead and save: While packing lunches might seem too time-consuming, it doesn’t have to be. Make Sunday a preparation day for the week ahead and get the whole family involved to help out. Pick colors (see tip No. 1) you might include or prepare little note cards with jokes. By planning ahead, you’re less tempted to give in to packing more expensive, quicker options and instead you can save money by looking for deals and using coupons.

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It’s ‘Tennis Everyone!’ at WTFC The West Side has one of the finest tennis facilities not only in Greater Cincinnati but in the country. Western Tennis & Fitness Club (WTFC), located at 5490 Muddy Creek Road, has nine indoor tennis courts and offers programs for all ages and abilities to learn the great game of tennis.

Did you play sports in high school? Many of our adult players played other sports when they were younger, and tennis is a game that uses most of the skills used in other sports.

Tennis is not as hard on your body, it’s a great workout and it’s fun! Sign-up now for one of our ongoing classes … Adult Beginner, Intermediate and Cardio Tennis! Already playing?

Adult leagues and round robins are forming now for Fall.

Are you looking for an individual sport for your children that they can play now, maybe high school tennis and then

enjoy when they are older?

Children as young as four begin with QuickStart using foam balls, little racquets and shorter courts and are hitting right away!

Western has a complete offering of junior tennis clinics for all ages and abilities. Top high school players from Elder, Mercy, Seton, Oak Hills and more have learned to play tennis and continue to train at WTFC. Check out WTFC’s Website at www.westerntfc.com for a full listing of Fall junior tennis clinics that begin the week of Aug. 30.

WTFC has a staff of certified tennis professionals including two college coaches! If you want to learn tennis the right way, you owe it to yourself to come to Western. Private, semiprivate and group lessons are available for members and nonmembers.

“I think there is a misconception in the community that since we are a membership club, tennis is only offered to our members. Not true … all of our lesson and clinic programs are available to nonmembers.

We want the entire community to learn to play the sport for a lifetime…tennis!” says Angela (Farley) Wilson, USPTA and General Manager at WTFC. WTFC’s Pro Shop is open to the public, and the knowledgeable staff can help you pick out the tennis racquet that’s just right for you! Does your racquet need a tune-up? WTFC can restring your racquet within 24 hours!

Tennis Everyone? You bet …

Western Tennis & Fitness Club is the place your whole family can learn the sport for a lifetime!

Call 451-4233 today or stop by the Club to check out the many tennis opportunities!

Burlington from page 9 even a little too much medicine.”

“We believe this service of compounding goes one step further to provide the very best overall help to our customers,” said Mueller. “People have always depended on us to help them take care of themselves and their loved ones, and we want to go the extra mile because we know they trust our company.”

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How to get a custom closet on a do-ityourself budget

Both fashion and budget-conscious Americans alike are taking better care of their clothing and other possessions, starting with how they store them. But if you haven’t been reading today’s most popular home and style magazines, sneaking a peak inside your neighbor’s closets, or house-hunting lately, you might not have noticed: Closets have evolved from clumsy and nonfunctional to downright fabulous.

Or maybe you’ve envied the spacious, custom closets characteristic of luxury homes, but haven’t had thousands of dollars to plunk down on a professional closet makeover.

In either case, you probably need a closet solution. That’s why manufacturers of closet organization systems have been busy developing new, do-ityourself home storage solutions ranging from low-end, rackand-wire plug-ins to handsome furniturestyle systems in white or wood-toned melamine and even solid wood.

Where to start creating a custom closet on a do-it-yourself budget? First, determine your skill level.

Do you need a professional? Probably not.

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CederFit’s simple goal is fitness Exercise. For some people, that’s a word they just don’t want to hear and a concept that is, at best, unpleasant. But, the truth is that exercise does not have to be difficult, boring or complicated to be of benefit, especially as we age.

Being physically active is even more important to older adults. It offers a number of health benefits and can even have a positive impact for folks already dealing with disease and/or disability. In fact, health experts agree that some sort of daily physical activity should be the goal of every older adult.

The U.S. Surgeon General issued a Report on Physical Activity and Health. This report confirms, with hard data, that inactive people are almost twice as likely to develop heart disease as those who are more active. In addition, lack of physical activity can lead to increased health needs,

including hospitalizations, use of medications and doctor visits. As well, according to the National Institute for Health, regular, moderate physical activity can “help manage stress, improve your mood and reduce feelings of depression” and can even improve, or maintain, some aspects of cognitive function.

At Cedar Village, care is always focused on “mind, body and spirit” and looking at residents, and elders in the community, with a holistic approach. That’s why CedarFit has been created. CedarFit is a brand new program that will help bring simple but effective exercises to seniors, beginning with those who live at Cedar Village and then branching out to the community.

Cedar Village already offers a number of exercise choices and programs. CedarFit is really focused on those who are more “homebound” and who may need specific

activities to help them get moving-and keep moving.

Using tools as simple as soup cans for weights and some basic resistance bands, CedarFit volunteers will work one-onone with elders, using the National Institute of Aging tools and guidelines, to help them improve their fitness.

It can be as simple as doing bicep curls during commercials of a favorite program or even just stretching to improve flexibility. The exercise is gentle, tailored for the individual and, of course, only done with physician consent.

CedarFit is recruiting volunteers to help with this new effort. It’s a great way to learn more fitness techniques and then teach them to others. If you’d like to help, please get in touch with Marcia Westcott, Director of Resident Programming and Volunteers at 754-3100 or mwestcott@cedarvillage.org.

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Brands such as Home Options offer websites with pre-existing templates and online design tools that make closet planning easy.

Next, measure your space. Determine the width, height and depth and write them down. Is your closet a reach-in, walk-in, or are you creating it from freestanding space?

Have high ceilings? Add a shelf to store items overhead.

When planning, consider designating 50 percent of your closet space for low-hanging clothes, 25 percent for longer clothes, and 25 percent for drawers and shelves. Then, take inventory of your stuff and make adjustments to meet your personal needs.

Use a tower unit to separate his space from hers and incorporate shelves and drawers. Use pant racks to organize 12 pairs of pants in a compact space while keeping them

smooth and pressed. Use shelves for organizing folded sweaters so they keep their proper form. Raise shoes off the floor. Look for shoe cubbies that comfortably hold two shoes, not just one. Shoe cubbies are also ideal for stowing away evening bags, belts and other personal items.

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Quality nursing care, rehabilitation at Clovernook Clovernook 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 dramatic ways.

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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.

Enjoy the good life, wellbeing at Berkeley Square Imagine an evening stroll down a quiet, treelined street to your beautiful custom home nestled within a private neighborhood. Imagine retirement at Berkeley Square.

Berkeley Square understands that today’s retiring adults want more options, more space, and more amenities – all in one place. Take your choice from a variety of spacious homes, apartments or custom-designed

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a variety of activities and amenities. Yet, you may be surprised to learn Berkeley Square is one of the most affordable communities in the greater Cincinnati area. With homes starting at just $85,000 and monthly fees Premium amenities starting at $940 – you’ll at a better value At Berkeley Square res- find security for the future idents enjoy complimenta- at an incredible value.

Call 330-6471 to schedule ry memberships to our a tour or learn about the private restaurant and wellness center, as well as current move-in special. plans to meet your particular needs. You’ll enjoy the independence and privacy, yet appreciate the maintenance-free living and peace of mind Berkeley Square offers.

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Proud to serve West side seniors Mercy Franciscan at West Park is proud of its long standing commitment to the senior community of the west-side of Cincinnati.

“A huge part of what makes West Park so unique is the longevity and loyalty of its associates and residents,” explains Kendra Couch, Executive Director of Mercy Franciscan at West Park.

“This really does become a home not only for those who physically live here, but also for those who serve the residents.”

“It’s the kind of place I would trust the care of my own family member to,” says Kelly Martin, Director of Marketing for Mercy’s Senior Health & Housing Services.

“In fact, when my Papa (grandfather) needed a place to stay following a hospital stay a couple of years ago, I knew that I wanted him to be at West Park.” Although this choice required the family to travel a little further to visit, they felt confident in the care he would receive. In fact, many employees have referred their own family members to West Park, as needed, over the years!

Like West Park, Mercy Franciscan Terrace has a rich history of serving the senior population. Located in Springfield Township, near Winton Woods/Wyoming, the Terrace offers all private rooms on beautiful grounds.

The community shares its campus with the St. Clare Convent, which adds to the sense of peacefulness and serenity you can feel just by visiting.

“Mercy Franciscan Terrace has a sacred feel to it,” explains Rachel Wirth, Administrator. “We’ve had many people - residents and visitors alike - that comment on the calm they feel as part

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of the Terrace family.”

As part of a system of senior living communities, Mercy Franciscan at West Park and Mercy Franciscan Terrace share their expertise as part of a regional quality team of leaders from all six locations.

This quality team is composed of the Regional Medical Director, Dr. Victor Lee, as well as 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 that Mercy Franciscan at West Park and Mercy Franciscan Terrace are frequently ranked “5Stars” in Quality (from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services).

One special feature that both Mercy Franciscan at West Park and Mercy Mercy Franciscan Terrace.

Franciscan Terrace share As part of Mercy Health is their unique program, Partners, a comprehensive “DaySTAE,” which serves healthcare network including residents with Alzheimer’s hospitals, wellness centers and related dementia. and more, Mercy Franciscan DaySTAE was implemented at West Park and Mercy at West Park in 2003, and Franciscan Terrace offer qualTerrace in 2009, and uses an arts based approach to activi- ity care and expertise comties to communicate purpose bined with the amenities of an enjoyable life. As continuand meaning to the particiing care communities, both pant. Programming includes offer four residential care levTimeSlips, a national storyels, long and short-term nurstelling program, dance, theing, and inpatient/outpatient atre, drumming circles and physical, occupational and Memories in the Making, speech therapy. Residents of which is an art program both sites receive complimensponsored through the tary membership to the nearAlzheimer’s Association.

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by Mercy HealthPlex in either Western Hills or Fairfield.

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

Whether you are beginning the search or starting the process of moving, now is the time to call. Call Joyce (West Park) at 451-8900, or Carolyn (Terrace) at 761-9036, for more details or to schedule your personal tour at your convenience. Or, visit us on the web at www.emercy.com/seniorliving.

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